Nonprofit

MITTENS FOR DETROIT INC


  • Mission

    Mittens for Detroit collects, purchases, and distributes new, unused mittens and gloves for kids, teens and adults in need in Detroit, Michigan and other underserved cities. Since 2010, more than 1/4-millions pairs have been collected from public donation and distributed through partner agencies, organizations, schools, shelters, and the like. With the support of the community, an average of 30,000 new, warm pairs are distributed every year.

    About Us

    Founded in 2010, Mittens for Detroit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects, purchases, and distributes new, warm mittens and gloves for children, teens, and adults in need in Detroit, Michigan and other underserved cities. Currently, our Distribution Partners are located in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Dearborn, and Pontiac. From September 10th through January 10th each year, pairs are donated in public and private collections. These are then sorted, counted, and packed by amazing volunteers in The Big Sort. Our Distribution Partner network of art agencies, organizations, schools, shelters, senior centers, veterans organizations, and the like then pick up their boxes of pairs for distribution to their guests, families, students, residents, and so on. More than one-quarter million pairs of new mittens and gloves have been collected and distributed since 2010.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Housing & Homelessness
    • Seniors & Retirement
    • Veterans
    • Volunteering
    • Women

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