One Warm Coat is a national cloud-based nonprofit organization that provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Amodio, President and CEO of One Warm Coat. Thanks to Trout Funeral Home & Crematory’s efforts, many people in this community will be warm this winter”, said Beth W. It’s because of our incredible volunteers that so many coats are saved from landfills and given a second life protecting our neighbors in need. “We’re grateful to our volunteer Coat Drive Ambassadors like Trout Funeral Home & Crematory. Last year, more than 400,000 coats were distributed across the United States to children and adults in need through One Warm Coat’s Coat Drive Program. This insures the coats stay in our community and help our neighbors stay warm this winter,” said Coat Drive Ambassador and local resident, Preston Childress All of the coats we collect will be distributed through My Favorite Things, 207 E Grand Ave, Ponca City, after the coat drive ends. Currently 37 million Americans are living at or below the poverty level and struggling to afford basic necessities. Due to the economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the poverty rate in 2020 increased for the first time in 5 years. The need for shelter from the elements, like food and clean water, is especially urgent now. “We are excited about our upcoming One Warm Coat drive and invite the community to participate and support our efforts. Area residents are invited to make a difference in our local community by donating to the coat drive and helping Trout Funeral Home reach their goal of collecting 100 coats and 250.00 dollars. Trout Funeral Home & Crematory is hosting a coat drive to collect clean gently worn or new coats between Octoand November 18, 2022, during normal business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at 505 W.
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