No one should have to be cold because they can't afford a coat. 

Join Women’s Philanthropy this fall to make a difference in your Jewish community by donating coats to Our Closet. Supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Our Closet is the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s free mobile basic needs program, which provides over 1,000 free coats each year to individuals in need. 

See below for various locations to drop off your coats and an opportunity to volunteer with like-minded women to sort and pack the collected clothing. 

Clothing Drive Drop Off Sites
Clean out your closets and donate new and gently-used coats and winter accessories for adults and children. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, stay to chat, or simply drop off your items. No sign-up is required.

Donations will be collected during the following dates and times:

• Center City Drop Off
  Friday, Sept.19 | 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
  
  
• Chester County Drop Off
  Sunday, Sept. 28 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  
  
• Main Line Drop Off
  Friday, Oct. 10 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
  
  
• Bucks County Drop Off
  Monday, Oct. 13 | 1-3 p.m.
  
  
• Fort Washington Drop Off
  Thursday, Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  
  

For more information, please contact womensphilanthropy@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0502.

Save the Date: Volunteer at the Our Closet in Your Neighborhood Annual Coat Day Pop-Up Shop
Wednesday, March 19 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-7 p.m.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Join Women’s Philanthropy at Congregation Rodeph Shalom for Our Closet's Annual Coat Day. Women's Philanthropy is recruiting volunteers to help run the pop-up shop, assisting community members in need as they choose a winter coat that matches their size and style. Approximately 30 volunteers will be needed for each shift to help the pop-up run smoothly. For questions, contact Program Director Shauna Ekezie at sekezie@jfcsphilly.org.

Special Mentions: Fall Mitzvot

• Our Closet
  Looking for more opportunities to volunteer with Our Closet? You can help with open-sorting sessions, hosted Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can register on the Volunteer Hub by clicking here to see all opportunities.
  
  

• Mitzvah Circle
  In light of a recent fire, your support is needed now more than ever by donating essential items by clicking here and volunteering your time by clicking here. Mitzvah Circle is an nonprofit organization in Lansdale that was created to fill the gaps by providing items that are not covered by government assistance: clothing, toothpaste, diapers, and deodorant are items that people need every single day, but not all can afford to buy.
  
  

• Mitzvah Food Program Wish List
  If you don’t have time to volunteer but still want to make a meaningful impact, you can purchase items from the Mitzvah Food Program Wish List. The Jewish Federation’s four food pantries distribute nutritious food to all who are in need, serving more than 7,000 individuals per year. To view the list, click here.

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Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia empowers, engages, and connects women at every stage of life to become leaders and ambassadors who work to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. We travel, volunteer, learn, give, and forge meaningful connections between like-minded women.

To learn more about Women’s Philanthropy or to find the right opportunity for you to make a difference, click here or email womensphilanthropy@jewishphilly.org.