How to Donate Fleece Blankets in Oklahoma City, OK

Fleece blankets help keep people warm and cozy during freezing temperatures.

Many low-income individuals don't have access to warm blankets. Fleece blankets provide warmth and a sense of security to needy individuals. According to the Homeless Alliance, an estimated 1,081 homeless people currently reside in Oklahoma City. Donate fleece blankets to reputable charity organizations in Oklahoma City to help needy individuals stay warm during the harsh winter season.

Things You'll Need

• Fleece blankets
• Washing machine/dryer
• Plastic bags
• Receipt

Instructions

1. Find a reputable charity organization in Oklahoma City that readily accepts and actively distributes fleece blankets to needy individuals. Homeless Alliance and City Rescue Mission, are a few charity organizations in Oklahoma City that accept and distribute fleece blanket donations to the needy (see Resources). Established charities or organizations in Oklahoma City, such as hospitals, nursing homes and Goodwill Industries also accept fleece blanket donations, so check with those organizations first.

2. Contact the charity organization to determine the specific times they accept donations. Some charity organizations require or recommend that individuals drop-off donations during a specific time of day or during a specific day of the week. Visit the organization's official website or browse through your local phone book to locate the charity organization's contact information.

3. Gather the fleece blankets you're willing to donate and discard any damaged blankets. Run the remaining fleece blankets through a washing machine and dryer. Set your washing machine on gentle cycle to prevent excess friction and damage to the blankets. Charity organizations will not accept fleece blankets that have not been properly cleaned.

4. Fold the fleece blankets and place them in plastic bags. Tie the bags very tightly to ensure the clean blankets don't fall out and become soiled.

5. Take the fleece blankets to the charity organization's donation bin or deliver them to the organization in person. Ask the organization for a receipt if you want to get a tax deduction for donating the items to charity. You need a receipt to show proof or documentation of your donation to the charity.

Tips & Warnings

• Ship the fleece blankets to the organization via mail if you're not able to take the blankets to the organization's donation bin or official headquarters. Contact the organization ahead of time to determine whether or not they accept donations by mail. Write your name and complete address on an index card and place it near the top of the shipping box, so the organization can send you the appropriate receipt for your donation.

• Depending on the size and quantity of fleece blankets you plan on donating, shipping the items via mail may be very expensive.

References

• Homeless Alliance: Homeless in OKC

Resources

• Homeless Alliance: Get Involved
• City Rescue Mission: Material/In-kind Gifts
• Goodwill Industries: Goodwill Locator