Winter 2026–27 Appeal

Bring warmth — and dignity — to families this winter.

Your care becomes coats, blankets, and heaters — hand-delivered by local volunteers to the families who need them most.

  • Direct support

    Essentials go straight to families.

  • Trusted delivery

    Hand-delivered by vetted volunteers.

  • Community action

    Powered by neighbors helping neighbors.

A smiling volunteer in a knit hat hands a folded wool blanket to a mother holding her young child outside a snowy apartment building
Delivery day· blankets & coats

Our impact, honestly told

Real warmth, reaching real homes.

Every coat, blanket, and heater comes from people like you. Here is where your care goes each cold season.

  • 01

    Families reached, every winter

    Direct support for households who need it most.

  • 02

    Essentials in warm hands

    Coats, blankets, and heaters delivered where they matter.

  • 03

    Volunteers side by side

    Neighbors sorting, packing, and delivering together.

  • 04

    Community partners on board

    Local businesses and groups sharing space, supplies, and reach.

Every contribution is used for tangible winter essentials.

See how you can help

Our mission

Turning your care into real warmth.

Warm Winters UA gathers winter essentials from our community and places them directly into the hands of families who need them most.

Every cold season, too many families face freezing homes without enough coats, blankets, or heat.

  1. Collect

    Donations, coats, and blankets gathered through local drives and giving.

  2. Organize

    Volunteers sort, pack, and match essentials to each family's needs.

  3. Deliver

    Kits and heaters reach homes directly, with every delivery tracked.

See how you can help
Volunteers in winter coats handing a packed box of blankets and warm clothing to a mother and child at the doorway of a snowy apartment building
A winter kit delivery by our volunteer team.

How you can help

Turn your care into warmth this winter.

Pick the path that fits you. Every coat, hour, and hryvnia reaches a family who needs it now.

  • 01

    Donate winter essentials

    Warm coats, boots, blankets, and hats in good condition go straight to families.

    Find a drop-off point
  • Most needed
    02

    Give funds for relief

    Your gift buys heaters, fuel, and essentials where they are needed most, fast.

    Give funds: Donate now
  • 03

    Volunteer your time

    Sort donations, pack kits, or deliver to homes. Even a few hours matter.

    Sign up to volunteer
  • 04

    Partner with us

    Businesses, schools, and groups can host drives or sponsor a relief campaign.

    Start a partnership

Every contribution is logged and reported, so you can see exactly where your support goes.

Read stories from families

Community stories

Warmth, in their own words.

Real voices from the volunteers, neighbours, and families who make each winter a little easier.

  • Volunteer

    “I came to sort coats for one afternoon. Three winters later, I still leave every shift knowing exactly which families those coats are going to.”

    Portrait of Andriy, a volunteer in his thirties with short dark hair and a knit scarf

    Andriy K.

    Weekend volunteer, Kharkiv

  • Parent

    “When the heater arrived, my kids finally slept through the night. Nobody made me feel like I had to explain myself — they just helped.”

    Portrait of Olena, a mother with long light-brown hair wearing a cream sweater

    Olena M.

    Mother of two, received winter support

  • Supporter

    “I give monthly because the updates are simple: what was bought and who it reached. That clarity is why I keep trusting them.”

    Portrait of Iryna, an older woman with short silver hair and glasses wearing a navy coat

    Iryna S.

    Monthly supporter since 2023

Every story starts with someone choosing to help.

How you can help

Good questions, honest answers

Before you help, here is what you should know.

Clear answers about where support goes, who it reaches, and how you can take part this winter.

Where does my donation actually go?

Straight to winter essentials: warm coats, blankets, heaters, and fuel support for families in need. We publish a simple breakdown after every campaign so you can see exactly how funds were used.

Who receives help?

Families with children, older neighbors living alone, and displaced households. We work with local schools, social workers, and community centers to reach people who need support most, fairly and respectfully.

What donations are most useful?

Financial gifts go furthest, since we buy in bulk exactly what is needed. For item drives, new or clean warm coats, thermal layers, socks, gloves, and blankets make the biggest difference.

How does volunteering work?

Sign up, pick a shift that fits your schedule, and join a short welcome briefing. Tasks include sorting donations, packing winter kits, and helping at distribution days. No experience needed, just a few hours and a warm heart.

How can my organization partner with you?

Businesses, schools, and community groups can host a collection drive, sponsor winter kits, or match employee gifts. Reach out and we will shape a partnership that fits your team and shows clear, shared impact.

Still wondering about something? We are happy to talk.

How You Can Help