When temperatures drop, thousands of families and individuals in the Inland Empire face winter without adequate coats, blankets, or heating — a need that is urgent, measurable, and preventable.
Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
Winter Warmth Drive
Coats, blankets, and winter essentials for families and individuals facing the cold without adequate protection.
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Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
InitiativeSeasonal initiative
Winter Warmth Drive
Coats, blankets, and winter essentials for families and individuals facing the cold without adequate protection.
Foundation-administered support with verification standards and privacy-aware reporting.
Part ofHousing Stability & Eviction Prevention
No one should have to choose between warmth and food.
Across the Inland Empire, unhoused individuals sleep through freezing nights without adequate cover, and families in under-insulated homes make impossible choices between heating bills and groceries. Children go to school in thin jackets because winter coats aren’t in the budget. The Winter Warmth Drive exists to close that gap — providing new coats, blankets, and thermal essentials through verified shelter partners and community organizations. Every item is purchased by the Foundation and delivered where the need is documented, so no one faces winter without protection.
About this program
The Winter Warmth Drive is a seasonal initiative under the Foundation’s Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention pillar. Each winter, the Foundation distributes new coats, blankets, thermal bedding, and cold-weather accessories through verified shelters and community partner organizations across Riverside County. All items are purchased directly by the Foundation from approved vendors — no cash is distributed to individuals. Distribution is coordinated through shelter intake systems and community outreach organizations to ensure supplies reach those with the greatest documented need. Assistance is not guaranteed and is subject to program capacity, available inventory, and verified need.
Our approach
How this program delivers
The Winter Warmth Drive distributes new coats, blankets, and thermal supplies through verified shelter partners and community organizations — vendor-purchased, never cash, and tracked from warehouse to recipient.
Every item distributed is documented. Supporters can see exactly how their contributions translate into warmth through the Foundation’s transparency reporting.
Who this program serves
- Unhoused individuals in Riverside County facing winter nights without adequate cover or warmth
- Families with inadequate heating or insulation in their homes during cold-weather months
- Seniors on fixed incomes unable to afford both heating costs and winter clothing
- Children in under-insulated homes who need coats, layers, and warm bedding to stay healthy through winter
What support looks like
- New coats and jackets distributed by size through shelter and community partners
- Blankets and thermal bedding for individuals and families through verified distribution sites
- Winter accessories — scarves, gloves, hats, and thermal socks — included in cold-weather kits
- Shelter supply support for partner organizations serving unhoused populations during peak winter months
How we verify need
- Shelter partner intake and needs documentation for individuals and families seeking warmth supplies
- Community outreach organization referrals within Riverside County’s human services network
- Foundation distribution documentation — item counts, partner sites, and recipient verification
- Partner compliance review to ensure supplies reach verified populations and are not resold or diverted
How funds are delivered
Acts of Kindness Foundation administers all funds and supplies for the Winter Warmth Drive with full discretion over allocation, purchasing, and distribution. The Foundation purchases all items directly from approved vendors and coordinates distribution exclusively through verified shelter partners and community organizations. No cash is distributed to individuals or families. Assistance is subject to program capacity, available inventory, and verified need — this initiative does not constitute an entitlement or guarantee of service. All vendor purchases, distribution records, and partner compliance documentation are maintained and reported through the Foundation’s transparency page.
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How are items distributed?
All coats, blankets, and winter supplies are distributed through verified shelter partners and community outreach organizations. The Foundation coordinates distribution events and ongoing supply deliveries based on partner intake data and documented community need.
Are items new or used?
All items distributed through the Winter Warmth Drive are new and purchased directly by the Foundation from approved vendors. We do not accept or distribute used clothing or bedding through this initiative.
What geographic area does this initiative serve?
The Winter Warmth Drive primarily serves communities across Riverside County, with distribution partners in Moreno Valley, Riverside, Perris, and surrounding Inland Empire areas. Specific service areas are determined by partner capacity and documented need.
Can I donate items instead of money?
The Foundation purchases all supplies directly from vendors to ensure quality, sizing accuracy, and accountability. Financial contributions allow us to purchase exactly what is needed. If you have items to donate, we can connect you with local partner organizations that accept direct donations.
Is assistance guaranteed?
No. This is a charitable initiative, not an entitlement program. Assistance is based on verified need, partner capacity, and available inventory. The Foundation exercises full discretion over all allocation and distribution decisions.
Program family Together with other work under Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention.
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Where this program is making a difference
Moreno Valley, CAMoreno Valley Housing StabilityPreventing displacement in fast-growing communities where families are at risk.Learn more →
Riverside, CARiverside Housing StabilityKeeping Riverside families housed through verified, vendor-paid stabilization.Learn more →
Perris, CAPerris Housing StabilityStabilizing housing for families in one of southern Riverside County’s fastest-growing communities.Learn more →
Initiatives under this program
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Specialized programJob Loss Bridge SupportShort-term stabilization so families can focus on getting back on their feet — essentials through verified partners, never cash.Learn more →
Specialized programDomestic Violence Safe Exit FundSafe exit resources through verified shelter partners — protecting dignity and creating pathways to safety.Learn more →
Looking for help?
If you or someone you know is facing a need that Winter Warmth Drive addresses, our team can walk you through the intake process. Every request is reviewed with care.
Charitable disclosure
Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). This program is administered as charitable assistance. Program and campaign descriptions communicate mission intent and public context, not donor-directed control over distributions. The Foundation retains full discretion over the use and distribution of funds, which may support charitable assistance, program delivery, verification, reporting, and related operations.
Acts of Kindness Foundation administers all funds and supplies for the Winter Warmth Drive with full discretion over allocation, purchasing, and distribution. The Foundation purchases all items directly from approved vendors and coordinates distribution exclusively through verified shelter partners and community organizations. No cash is distributed to individuals or families. Assistance is subject to program capacity, available inventory, and verified need — this initiative does not constitute an entitlement or guarantee of service. All vendor purchases, distribution records, and partner compliance documentation are maintained and reported through the Foundation’s transparency page.
All gifts on this site are made to Acts of Kindness Foundation and remain subject to the Foundation's exclusive control and discretion.
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