We are honored that Tom's of Maine (the toothpaste people) chose One Warm Coat as a finalist in their 50 States of Good contest! The initiative recognizes organizations that "do good things" across the country.

People of ALL ages can vote, and everyone can vote once a day! (Click here to learn more.)

We hope you will join "Team" One Warm Coat and share this newsletter - and our vote "widget" above - with your friends, family or co-workers.

Want a daily reminder to vote? Just reply to this email and we'll set you up! (And thank you for your support of this effort!)

Know what's great about Facebook?  Our "friends" get to share their news with our community.  We recently found this awesome post from Patricia Welch: 

"SO proud of Addy (One Warm Coat's 1st Youth Advocate) and her helpers Alexis & Katie whose One Warm Coat Float won a trophy for YOUTH OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION, in the Middleboro, MA annual July 4th Parade!! ...The girls braved the hot weather, spread the word about One Warm Coat and reminded everyone to look in their closets for coats to donate this fall in preparation for helping those in need keep warm this winter!"

Way to go, girls! Outstanding in every way! We loved Addy's You Tube video a few years back and completely enjoyed learning that you're still part of our community of friends!

(Got a tale to tell and some great pics to share? Post them on our Facebook page or send us an email. Email sybil@onewarmcoat.org!) 

There's was magic in the air again this summer for Burlington Coat Factory and their very warm-hearted customers! Somehow, during this steamy summer, they were inspired to contribute over $135,000 toward the purchase of BRAND NEW COATS to keep children warm this winter! We thank them all for their continuing generosity. We can't wait to deliver those coats this Fall!