One Warm Coat Drive & AMSI Foundation

Anastasia Kowalski • March 31, 2023

One Warm Coat Drive: A Huge Success Thanks to Our Amazing Community

Winter can be a challenging time for many individuals and families, especially those who struggle to make ends meet. That's why we're thrilled to announce that our recent coat drive in collaboration with One Warm Coat was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity and support of our amazing community, we collected a record number of coat donations for those in need during the cold winter months.


All the donations collected during this drive were made to St. Anthony's Church, which has been providing essential support to those in need in our community for many years. We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with them and support their critical mission.


We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who generously contributed to this campaign. Your support has made a significant impact on the lives of many people in our community and a special shoutout to Sylvia Sotomayor for putting this together and whose hard work and dedication has been essential to our success.


The outpouring of support we received was truly heartwarming and a testament to the kindness and compassion of our community. We remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing to work together with One Warm Coat to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.


We're so proud of the impact we've made together, and we hope that this success inspires others to get involved and make a difference in their communities. Every act of kindness and generosity can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.


Once again, thank you to everyone who supported our coat drive. Your contributions have made a difference in our community, and we couldn't have done it without you! We look forward to continuing to work together to create positive change and make a meaningful difference in the world.


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