First Day of Fall --

September 2010

P.O. Box 642850
San Francisco , CA 94164

TOLL FREE

877.663.9276

www.onewarmcoat.org

Our goal is to provide any person in need with a warm coat, free of charge.

Providing this simple, yet vital, need helps people live productive lives year round.

One Warm Coat supports and encourages coat donations.

MEET THE TEAM:

Larinda supports Organizers by reviewing their Plans and shipping the Promo Packets and Certificates of Appreciation. Reach her thru Larinda@onewarmcoat.org.

Joan works with our retail sponsors. She coordinates the pick-up of coats at hundreds of stores with local agencies. Reach her thru Joan@onewarmcoat.org.

Sybil is our "communicator" working thru our newsletter, blog and other social media outlets. Please reach out to her with suggestions for future articles. Reach her thru Sybil@onewarmcoat.org.

Sherri is the founder of the national effort. She has input into all of the above and oversees the IT and financial aspects of the cause. Reach Sherri thru Sherri@onewarmcoat.org.

FALL IS HERE ---

Each September, the One Warm Coat team prepares for a busy Fall and Winter. We release a new Guidebook, update our materials and get ready for LOTS of activity.

And, YES, we do set Goals and make Resolutions. As we begin our eighth year as a national effort, our goal is 1 MILLION coats. Resolutions are centered around building a great team of staff members to support the ever-increasing number of coat drives.

As most of us know, the need for coats will be greater than ever this year. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of thousands.

HERE'S TO AN OUTSTANDING ORGANIZER

If we were with you in person, we'd ask for a standing ovation for Mary Atkins of Reno, Nevada. Mary and a core team have signed up over 25 coat drives so far this year!

Click here to read more about this outstanding Organizer.

Know another Organizer with an amazing story? Send suggestions and photos to Sybil. Please type Outstanding in the subject line.

WE SUPPORT AMAZING AGENCIES

Dr. Seuss once wrote, "Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not"

Here are just a few of the goal statements that we read each day, that show how much you care: "Our heart is to be generous and help those who are having difficult times..." "We serve over 200 low income families..." We..."respect the human dignity of the poor and improve their lives.."

Click here to read more about our amazing Agencies.

Got an amazing Agency story to share? Send it and any appropriate photos to Sybil. Please type Amazing in the subject line.

SPOTLIGHT ON A SPONSOR

Eddie Bauer learned many years ago that a jacket can save a life. (He patented the first down jacket after nearly freezing to death during a fishing trip.) Today, we're thrilled that the company that bears his name is sponsoring an 8-city coast-to-coast coat drive to collect coats and raise awareness for those in need in their local communities.

Donate and get more than a warm feeling: From October 1 thru November 21, customers who donate coats at designated Eddie Bauer stores will receive a 20% discount.

Over 150 coat drives have been logged in thru 9/15/2010!

Ready to get started? Click our car and "drive!"