About the Winter Coat Drive

Winter weather in Nebraska can bring hardships to the homeless, but with the help of the community, the YMCA is once again stepping in to bring some warmth and relief to those who need it most. In just three years, we have collected 8,598 coats in total! Now in its fourth year, all four Lincoln YMCA branches will be participating alongside community minded organizations to collect coats for the People's City Mission.

2024 Coat Collection Dates | October 1-21

Involvement Options

No cost involved. Simply sign up as a collection site by September 24 and have a receptacle delivered to your organization. Sign up today!

Drop off new or used coats at any Lincoln YMCA or partner location

Volunteer at the distribution event on in November 8! Dates and details will be available soon.

Partnership Benefits

Listed as a collection site on the YMCA of Lincoln website and in our October e-newsletter (distribution list of 35,000 community members).

YMCA of Lincoln social media – Share photos and videos of your coat collections, why you collect coats for this event, and what it means to you and your team. Posts will be shared on the YMCA of Lincoln and People's City Mission social media pages.