Please join the WBC Community Services Committee and WBC Foundation in supporting two outstanding local organizations focused on providing winter coats, clothing and other items for people in need.
Thank you for your consideration and please see below for further details on how you can help those less fortunate as we enter the winter season. All donations can be made directly to these worthy nonprofit groups.
Central Union Mission
3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite B
Washington, DC 20018
Accepting all donations of winter coats and clothing, in addition to food, sanitizing items and other gifts-in-kind.
Drop-Off Details
You can help protect our vulnerable neighbors by organizing a winter coat drive – coats, hats, gloves, and scarves in all sizes are needed. Whether it’s cold weather gear, everyday apparel, or professional attire, your clothing donations are greatly appreciated. The Comprehensive Family Resource Center staff can provide assistance should you need help unloading any items. The organization will also provide you with a written donation acknowledgment for tax purposes.
A complete listing of Central Union Mission giving opportunities may be found here.
N Street Village
1333 N Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Accepting donations of new and gently-loved coats for clients and residents. Collecting coat sizes M-4XL.
Please ensure all coats arrive by Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
2023 Coat Drive
Last year, supporters helped provide nearly 150 women with a new coat at the Annual Coat Giveaway. This year, the goal is to collect 213 coats to ensure that every woman who arrives at their doors is met with dignity, welcome, and a warm winter coat.
Here’s how you can donate:
- Purchase a new coat from Wish List and have it shipped to:
N Street Village
c/o Alex Burch
1333 N Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 - Donate a gently-loved coat that meets the following criteria:
~ Clean and without flaws
~ No rips, holes, tears, or snags
~ No stains or discoloration
~ Zipper and/or buttons are fully functional
~ No broken/missing fasteners
~ Pockets are empty of personal items - Donate funds to help N Street Village purchase additional coats for residents and clients with special needs and/or sizing.
To schedule a drop-off appointment or to get more information, please contact Alex Burch at (202) 939-2074 or aburch@nstreetvillage.org.
