Human Appeal USA Expands Winter Coat Drive to Six States with Goal of Collecting 4,000 Coats

• Human Appeal USA's second annual Winter Coat Campaign is expanding from four states to six, with a goal of collecting 4,000 coats.
  • The campaign builds on 2,000 coats distributed in Baltimore last year, with plans to engage 40 collection partners and at least 300 volunteers.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 — Human Appeal USA, a nonprofit organization working worldwide to address poverty, social injustice and natural disasters, is calling on residents across six states to donate new or gently used winter coats as it expands its second annual Winter Coat Campaign, aiming to collect 4,000 coats for people facing homelessness, financial hardship and other barriers to staying warm this winter.

The nonprofit is expanding the campaign from four states to six – Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts – and aims to engage 40 collection partners and at least 300 volunteers.

Last year, the campaign distributed 2,000 coats through eight Baltimore shelters, food pantries, and community organizations.

"Last year's campaign showed what communities can accomplish when people come together to meet a practical, urgent need," said Aseel Elborno, Global Advocacy Manager of Human Appeal USA. "As we launch this year's effort, we're aiming to reach more neighbors across six states with donated coats, committed local partners and volunteers helping get them to people who need them most. Every coat collected is an opportunity to offer warmth and care during the winter months."

Volunteers will sort donated coats at events planned across the three regions in November, preparing them for distribution through at least eight partner organizations.

How to Donate

Residents can donate new or gently used winter coats for adults and children. Baltimore-area donations will be accepted at the following location until November 27th:

Islamic Society of Baltimore
6631 Johnnycake Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. ET
410-747-4869

Place coats in the designated bins at the side lobby entrance. Donations are accepted only during the designated Saturday hours due to school and other activities at the facility.

For more information about Human Appeal USA, visit humanappealusa.org.

About Human Appeal USA

Here for Every Human. Human Appeal is a non-profit organization working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice and natural disaster. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programs, we aim to save and transform lives.

For more information please visit: humanappealusa.org, or for press related matters contact: [email protected]

Human Appeal USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Tax ID # 87-2410117. Your donations are tax deductible.

Human Appeal Inc.
26050 Acero, Suite 415, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA
Tel: 877 225 2251

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