Organise a Coat Drive

We invite you to spearhead your own Off Your Back coat drive – a heartfelt thank you for joining us in spreading warmth!

Follow these straightforward steps to make a difference:

1. Notify Your Friends

Spread the word! Inform your friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, teachers, coaches, and beyond about the Off Your Back Coat Drive. Keep the momentum going by updating everyone through various channels such as social media, SMS, email, phone, media outlets, and school and community newsletters.

For helpful resources, including sample flyers, press releases, and ads, refer to pages 4-10 of our guidebook. Downloadable versions are available for customisation, allowing you to tailor the materials to your specific needs, and feel free to incorporate our logo into your communication.

Remember, the Off Your Back Coat Drive runs annually from June 1st to August 31st, so ensure your drive aligns with these dates.

2. Bag Them Up
As you collect coats, place them securely into large, durable garbage bags.

3. Address Them
Print the Collection Bag Label from our Tools section, available for download. Affix a Collection Bag Label on each garbage bag before drop-off. 

4. Drop Them Off
Transport the labelled garbage bags to the Salvation Army, located at 69 Bourke St, Melbourne (please note this is the only Salvation Army drop-off point), or visit one of the designated Drop-Off Points. 

5. Share The Good News

Spread the joy! Inform those who supported your drive about its success and express your gratitude for their contributions. People appreciate learning about the impact of their support, so share the total number of coats collected and how many individuals in need will now have warmth this winter.

Let’s make a collective impact and warm the hearts of those who need it most!