Warmest Winter
Providing direct resources for those experiencing homelessness
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Warmest Winter is a year-round initiative mitigating the realities of living while experiencing homelessness.
Warmest Winter is a year-round initiative addressing homelessness and extreme hardship through awareness, service, and direct support. This initiative provides opportunities for individuals to give and receive with dignity. Since 2015, Warmest Winter has expanded to include an annual clothing drive, a holiday event, volunteer opportunities, and yearly excursions, all aimed at mitigating the effects of Chicago’s winter and isolation.
A Night At The Museum
“No event quite matches the energy, fun, and giving of A Night at the Museum. With this event we clothe those experiencing homelessness and bring together the businesses and people who uplift SocialWorks” says Chance the Rapper.
At A Night at the Museum guests can experience the magic of MSI’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit and engage with 50+ event-only vendors, activations, and performers. In addition to offering activities for families, the event aims to collect donations for those experiencing homelessness in Chicago. All guests are encouraged to bring and donate “warming” items, such as coats, scarves, gloves, toys, hygiene items, etc.![]()
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SocialWorks' Warmest Winter 23-24
The Warmest Winter 24-25 campaign is underway! See opportunities to get involved below! There are many opportunities for community members, vendors, and businesses to volunteer, partner, sponsor, and more.
Stay updated on the Warmest Winter 24-25 by checking this page and ways to get involved below.
#WarmestWinter season is here and SocialWorks is kicking off it's 7th Annual Donation Drive! This year, the drive will happen from November 4th, 2024 to December 13th, 2024. We're accepting NEW hygiene products, baby items, diapers, bags, toys, and feminine hygiene items.
~10 locations within the Chicagoland area will be selected and these items will directly benefit those experiencing homelessness! NO FOOD OR CANNED GOODS WILL BE COLLECTED.
If your business or organization wants to help spread the warmth by hosting a donation box this season, complete this interest form below! The deadline to complete is October 27th at 11:59pm. If you've been selected to receive a donation box, please be on the lookout for an email with next steps the week of 10/30! Participate in 2024 Warmest Winter Drive
4,458
Volunteer Hours
174,039
Warming Items Collected*
*Items include Coats, Hats, Blankets, Gloves, Socks, Perishable Goods, & Hygiene Products
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Unique Shelters Affected
Partnerships
