A lot of us eagerly wait for winters to set in, as there is so much more one can do outdoors, even in the afternoon sun. All one needs is warm clothing’s to enjoy the season. With bitter winter calling its arrival at many parts of the country, many of us have pulled out our blankets, mufflers, sweaters, jackets, shawls and thermals. But there are many others who would have to bear this chilling weather out in the open, with very little protection from it.
The biting cold of freezing night is a dreadful experience for these under privileged souls. A lot of us discard our old winter clothing’s to make room for new wardrobe, or just keep them tucked away in our cupboards or suitcases. However, if we all make a heartfelt effort, we can share the warmth of these cast off clothing’s to someone in dire need this winter.
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With this humane thought in our minds, we are listing out some organizations where you can donate blankets and other warm clothes, so that someone not so fortunate gets them and bear out the chilling night on the street. It’s time to do our bit!
1. Goonj
For the last almost 20 years, this NGO has been involved in various initiatives across the country to address basic but neglected issues. Based out of Delhi, Goonj runs an annual winter campaign, collecting winter clothing’s and distributing it homeless people, migrant laborers and people living in far flung hilly villages. They have set up many dropping centers around the country. Visit their website to find a collection center nearby your locality.
Address: J -93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
Locations: Delhi, Chandigarh, Siliguri, Kolkata, Bengaluru
Contact: +91-011-41401216, +91-011-26972351
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.goonj.org
2. Uday Foundation
Every winter this Delhi based NGO runs a Blanket donation campaign. They collect and distribute these blankets and other warm clothing’s (new and old in good condition) among the needy living in the open on the streets of Delhi NCR and parts of north India. You can contact the foundation to know further about the process.
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Address: Uday Foundation, 113A/1, Adchini, Sri , Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110017
Contact: +91-011-26561444
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.udayfoundation.org
3. Agewell Foundation
Agewell Foundation runs the “Share the Warmth” campaign for underprivileged and elderly people in Delhi and NCR region. They have collection centers at various markets and public places, all around Delhi NCR ,where they collect old/used woolens and relief materials and their volunteers then distribute the same amongst the old and needy persons.
Address: M-8A, 2nd Floor, Vinoba Puri, Lajpat Nagar 2, New Delhi
Contact: +91-011-29836486
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.agewellfoundation.org/
4. Clothes Box Foundation
This foundation does social service using social media! All you have to do is call them or message them on their Facebook page. You can drop the clothes at their collection centre or just call them and they will come to your doorstep to pick it up, against a nominal charge. Their Facebook page also posts the picture of the recipient which enables the donor to know how their clothes have been utilized.
Address: Paras Trade Centre, 48, Valley View Estate, Mandi, Gurugram
Contact: + 91-7838371356
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.clothesboxfoundation.org/
5. Share at Door Step
This social organization makes it super easy to make non-monetary donations like clothes, toys, old furniture etc. As the name suggests, it picks up the goods that you wish to donate from your doorstep (at a nominal convenience fee) and deliver it to its partnering NGOs. All you need to do is visit their website, enter your location, choose the NGO in your area whose requirements meet your donation and schedule a pick up!
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Website: http://www.sadsindia.org
6. Pahel
This NGO organizes different camps to promote health and literacy to uplift the lives of the under privileged. They will arrange for pickups of your donations if scheduled. You can contact them to know more about the process.
Address: #N89 Block-N, A. F. Enclave-I, Okhla, New Delhi-110025
Contact: +91-011-29968809
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pahel.org
7. Mission Learning Foundation
This foundation is involved in various initiatives like organizing medical camps, food and clothes distribution drives etc. You can reach out to them and their team will let you know about the details
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Address: New Palam Vihar, Block T, Sector 109, Gurugram, Haryana 122017
Locations: Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai
Contact: +91-9818541729
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.missionlearning.org/
8. American Welcome Association (AWA)
AWA work with different charitable organizations in Delhi. The Association runs the “AWA Thrift Shop” where they accept clothes and all kinds of non-perishable donations. The earnings from the sale are used to purchase equipments and materials for the NGOs. Items which are not sold are sent directly to the NGOs. One can get all the information on the donation process on their web site or give them a call.
Address: Gate D, American Embassy Compound, Panchsheel Marg, New Delhi, India
Contact: +91-011-24198509
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.awadelhi.com/
9. Aashray Adhikar Abhiyan (AAA)
The Aashray Adhikar Abhiyan (AAA) started in the year 2000, with the aim of providing shelter to homeless people of Delhi. During winter nights, their volunteers conduct Night Outs to in the streets of Delhi by walking the pavements and assisting homeless people seeking shelter, distribute blankets and warm clothes and address medical emergencies.
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Address: S-442, II Floor, School Block, Shakarpur, New Delhi-110092
Contact: +91-011-22483240/1609/1887/9810711644/931266807
Website: http://www.homelesspeople.in
Take a compassionate step and share your care with the deprived.
Let’s all PAY IT FORWARD!
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