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Hi everyone,
As the cold weather approaches, we want to do our part to help those in need. We are organizing a coat drive in the office and we need your help!
The coat drive will take place on [date], and all donations should be made before [deadline]. We are accepting coats of any size, gender, and color. Gently used coats are acceptable. However, please note that all donations must be cleaned before submission.
We understand that not everyone can donate a coat or other winter accessories. If you would like to contribute but cannot donate a coat, you can still make a donation to the cause here [insert charity link].
Your participation is greatly appreciated and your contribution will have an amazing impact on someone's life this winter. Thank you for your generosity!
Warm Regards,
People Team
Hey everyone 👋
❄️ As winter approaches, we'd like to do our part for those in need. 🧥 That's why we're organizing a coat drive in the office and we'd love it if you could help us out!
📅 The coat drive will be happening on [date], and all donations should be made before [deadline]. We're accepting coats of all sizes, styles, genders, and colors - even gently used ones! Please make sure that they are all cleaned before submitting them though.
We know that not everyone can donate a coat or other cold-weather items. 💸 If this is the case for you, there's still a way you can contribute - make a donation to the cause here [insert charity link].
Your participation would mean so much to us, and your kind action will make a huge difference in someone's life this winter. Thanks for your generosity! 🙏
Your People Team
Hi all,
As the cold weather approaches, we are organizing a coat drive in the office.
The coat drive will take place on [date], and all donations should be made before [deadline]. We are accepting coats of any size, gender, and color. Gently used coats are acceptable. However, please note that all donations must be cleaned before submission.
If you would like to contribute but cannot donate a coat, you can still make a donation to the cause here [insert charity link].
Your participation is greatly appreciated and your contribution will have an amazing impact on someone's life this winter. Thank you for your generosity!
People Team
How to run a Winter Coat Drive at work
As winter approaches, many of us are reminded of how fortunate we are to have a warm home and a cozy coat to protect us from the cold. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky. To help those in need, consider organizing a winter coat drive at your workplace. This is a great way for employers to give back to the community and show their employees that your org cares about more than just productivity and profitability.
Here are some tips for setting up a successful coat drive:
The first step is to get approval from your company’s management team. Once you have the go-ahead
1. Find a beneficiary: Connect with local charities or homeless shelters that are willing to accept donations of winter coats and deliver them where needed most in your community. Get a detailed list of their requirements and needs to share with employees.
2. Choose date/collection timeline: Depending on your workplace’s size and resources, choose a date when the coat collection will take place. Ensure it’s far enough in advance so that employees have time to plan and get involved with the cause.
3. Set realistic goals: Decide how many coats you’d like to collect and create an attainable goal for your team to reach. This can be anything from 10-500 coats depending on how many people work at your company or the needs of the charity you are supporting.
4. Encourage remote participation: Facilitate a process for remote employees to ship donations directly to the chosen charity or to the office, or encourage them to donate locally and share a receipt or photo as proof of participation.
5. Set up convenient collection points: Set up collection boxes in common areas for in-office staff. For remote employees, offer options for mailing their donations or using local drop-off points.
6. Promote participation: Spread the word about the coat drive within your organization by sending out emails or posting flyers throughout the workplace, encouraging everyone to participate in this worthy cause.
7. Celebrate your success: Once you’ve achieved your goal of collecting coats, celebrate! Send out thank-you emails or host an event where everyone can come together and enjoy food, drinks, music, or other activities while reflecting on how everyone was able to make an impact through their contributions of warm clothing items for those in need during this cold season.
8. Handle logistics for drop-off: Organize the transportation of collected coats to the charity, and ensure they are prepared to receive shipments from remote employees.
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