Winter warmth
What items can we take?
This category is for getting warm gear to folks in need. Any other threads can go into your threads bag! Remember to check pockets for personal items.
Jackets
Coats
Kids' jackets
Kids' coats
Beanies
With or without ear flaps
Gloves and mittens
Scarves
What isn’t in this category?
Ripped, dirty, or stained items
Wash these and put them in your threads bag!
Clothes with broken zippers
These can go in your threads bag!
Blankets
Non-beanie hats
Shoes or boots
These can go in your threads bag!
Winter warmth.
As the weather gets cooler, we pull out our jackets, scarves, gloves, and coats to bundle up. You might just find yourself with that old pea coat that you bought a few years ago or that scarf your mother-in-law gave you that's been gathering dust in your closet.
There are people in your community who can find value in your old gear! You can help give them a chance to stay warm this winter.
Partnering with Clothes to Kids
Clothes To Kids of Denver is a nonprofit organization that provides new and quality used clothing to students ages 3-21 from low-income or in-crisis families in the Denver Metro Area, free of charge. Their vision is that all students will have the clothing they need to feel comfortable, confident and prepared to thrive. Students are invited to shop each four months for a wardrobe of school clothing in an inviting, store-like setting. Each student visiting Clothes to Kids' boutique selects 5 outfits, 5 pairs each of new socks and underwear, 1 bra (optional), 1 pair shoes, 1 coat and extras (books, supplies, accessories, etc.).
Partnering with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' mission is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado. CCH advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being and stability of those it serves. Material provided to CCH will help their many programs to provide as much assistance as possible.
Partnering with African Community Center
ECDC African Community Center helps refugees and immigrants rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Denver. They welcome refugees who have fled persecution and have been granted third country resettlement through UNHCR and the U.S. State Department. ACC welcomes people from all over the globe. Beginning with only 3 staff members resettling 60 refugees in 2001, they have grown into a staff of over 40 multi-lingual, compassionate employees who serve over 1,500 refugees, asylees, and other immigrants each year.
Most recently, ACC has resettled over 450 Afghan evacuees during the past six months. They provide resettlement services such as securing permanent housing, arranging a move-in day complete with furniture and household items, helping children get enrolled into school, and empowering adults to prepare for employment. ACC also offers Integration Programs that help their refugee community members to better integrate into the Denver community, such as their RAH (Ready for American Hospitality) Program and their We Made This Program.
Partnering with Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human service agency offering comprehensive, integrated, customized services. JFS serves people of all faiths, races, ages, ethnicities, incomes, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Founded more than 150 years ago, JFS currently offers more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, refugee resettlement, chaplaincy, and disability services. Materials provided by Ridwell members will help support JFS’s vital programs and services.
Partnering with A Precious Child
A Precious Child provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. They provide disadvantaged and displaced children with “Cradle to Career“ support to break the cycle of poverty by reducing socioeconomic inequalities, connecting them with needed resources, services, opportunities and educational support. Material Provided by Ridwell Members help provide much needed support for their programs.
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