The final results are in! Henry’s Uncle was able to collect over 270 coats and blankets! We would like to thank the generous donations from everyone, including Rumpl and Sack Cloth + Ashes. We will be distributing the coats and blankets to local shelters during November and December.
Thank you all for your generosity!
Henry's Uncle will be holding a Coat & Blanket drive for the month of October (October 1-31) at all three WeWork Portland locations (https://www.wework.com/l/portland--OR)
Henry’s Uncle is a non-profit that was founded to raise awareness and to educate people about addiction and the opioid epidemic. Underlying these problems is a mental health epidemic that demands our care and attention, too.
As the fall and winter months approach and bring colder temperatures and more rain, we need to remember that over 4,000 people are homeless in Multnomah County. In a recent study, roughly 40% of those people suffer from a mental illness, and of that same population, 40% suffer from a substance use disorder.
At Henry’s Uncle, our mission is to end the stigma around substance use disorder, raise awareness about addiction and the opioid epidemic and to save lives. Please help us help our fellow Portlanders stay warm as the winter cold approaches!
“In a recent study, roughly 40% of those people suffer from a mental illness, and of that same population, 40% suffer from a substance use disorder. ”
What do we need: Henry’s Uncle is looking for new and or gently used coats, blankets, and sleeping bags.
Our goal: To distribute roughly 3,000 coats, blankets, and sleeping bags to local shelters and nonprofits in the surrounding areas.
How hard is that? If each WeWork member brings in just one coat, blanket, or sleeping bag during the month of October, we can achieve our goal!
Please help spread awareness so we can end the stigma around substance use disorders. These diseases should not be a death sentence.
Feel free to talk with us about our mission.
If you would like to make a donation instead, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.
Always Loved. Never Judged
Henry’s Uncle
FAQs:
Where do I drop my donations off? Each Portland WeWork location will have a marked bin where you can drop your items off. Please ask a WeWork Community Member if you have any questions.
Where will the donated items go? The donated items will go to local shelters in the Portland Metro Area.
Where is Henry’s Uncle located? Henry’s Uncle is located in the Pioneer Place WeWork.
What if I would like to donate instead? You can make a donation at www.henrysuncle.org. Thank you in advance for your kind donation!
Is Henry’s Uncle a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit? Yes we are. Our EIN is 83-3263431