Frequently Asked Questions
Backyard Humanitarian Annual Coat Drive
"Be Cool, Keep Someone Warm"
​2017/2018

What are the dates of the BH Coat Drive?
Now until December 8, 2017. Please start turning coats in December 1st.


Where can I donate a coat?
STAMFORD, CT
NOW UNTIL 12/1 (unless otherwise noted)
Mario's Professional Dry Cleaners, 929 Hope Street
High Ridge Printing & Copy Ctr, 1009 High Ridge Road - until Saturday 11/25
Italian Center of Stamford, 1620 Newfield Avenue
​Stamford Twin Rinks, 1063 Hope Street
Splash Car Wash, 649 Hope Street 

DARIEN, CT
NOW UNTIL 12/1
Palmer's Market, 264 Heights Road
Crescendo Music Center, 351 Post Road

MILFORD, CT
November 22nd until December 6th
City of Milford, CT 
Mayor's Office - Lobby Area
70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460

Where do the coats go?
The coats will go directly to people in need in each community. 
COATS ARE FREE. No questions asked.

As of November 2017, we have drives in the following towns: 
Stamford, CT  (Darien) - various organizations & individuals in need
Newtown, CT - working with Department of Social Services in Newtown and individuals in need
Milford, CT - giving to people at Beth-El, Milford Senior Center and individuals in need

How can I receive a coat?
Simply ask and let us know your size and preferred style. Please email us your request or ask a Backyard Humanitarian in your town. 

I know someone who needs a coat. Can I make a request for a friend? What is the limit?
Yes! Please let us know if you know someone. We can give the coats directly to you. We offer coats as long as supplies last without any other limit. All coats are first come, first serve. There are no guarantees but we do our best to fill every request.

​How can I team up with BH & hold a large collection with my group or company?
Contact us to register your drive and receive details.

I would like to volunteer. Can I help the BH Team with the giving of the coats?
Yes, please coordinate with a BH Volunteer by emailing us. Volunteers can help pick up, count, sort & deliver.

I was able to donate a coat and/or I was able to volunteer to help.
​Does this mean I'm a Backyard Humanitarian?
YES! Thank you kind friend. You've helped make someone's winter and heart a bit warmer.

Contact us to register and to receive a Thank You Certificate and be officially counted as part of our team. You can also send your photo to be added to our team page. 

​Please share your thoughts / comments about what it means to you to be kind.
​Our email: BackyardHumanitarian@gmail.com

Have any other questions? Please email it to us so we can add your question and answer to the list!

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COATS GIVEN TO:

IN STAMFORD, CT

Individuals & Families
​Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County - 300 Coats 
New Neighborhoods - 60 coats
Women's Mentoring Network - 300 Coats 
FBI New Haven Citizens Academy Alumni Association for CT Veterans - 50 Coats 

IN NEWTOWN, CT
Department of Social Services / Food Pantry - 20 Coats 

WEST HAVEN, CT
Connecticut VA Healthcare Center - 100 coats, men & women

MILFORD, CT
Beth-El Center - 25 coats requested
Milford Senior Center -25 coats requested

BRIDGEPORT, CT
Bridgeport Rescue Mission - 60 coats
 
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A COAT?
​CLICK HERE TO REQUEST COATS

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