Just One Sweater
Mission:
In 2019, we started #justonesweater. Where did this idea come from? On one of my many business trips to Kalamazoo, Michigan, I met a young boy (Samuel) who has been collecting thousands of blankets for the homeless Samuel's Blankets for the Homeless. I came home thinking - we need to do something here in Anne Arundel County, even if it was Just One Sweater!
- Year One (2019) - 500+ sweaters, hoodies, and fleeces collected and distributed.
- Year Two (2020) #justonesweater crushed our goal of 1,000 sweaters….we hit close to 8,000!
- Year Three (2021) Over 10,000 articles of warm clothing were collected and distributed.
- Year Four (2022) - We are excited to announce we are an official 501c3 now.
- 2023 - YEAR FIVE is a success!
- 2024 - Continuing the mission!
Just One Sweater serves pantries at Eastport United Methodist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, Asbury United Methodist Church, Mt Zion, Taylor Heights Elementary School. Distribution will also take place at Annapolis Gardens, Bay Ridge Gardens, Stanton Center, The Light House Shelter, and locations in Howard and Baltimore City.
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Drop-off Opportunity:
Your Mission: Help Just One Sweater by donating a gently used sweater, hoodie or fleece.
Donations for Just One Sweater will be collected at the final Day of Service scheduled for Friday, November 15 only.
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAAAF29A1FAC07-52091386-just
In-person Opportunity:
Help Just One Sweater sort! We have one day (two different times) to help this amazing organization working to keep friends warm all winter!
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Time 1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Time 2: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Eastport United Methodist Church
926 Bay Ridge, Annapolis, MD 21403
(please go to the basement, entrance off of the parking lot)
Activity: Sorting
Sign up: Passport to Serve 2024: Just One Sweater: Sorting Sweaters/Fleece/Hoodies