Columbia Bank has announced the official launch of its sixth annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive to benefit families and individuals struggling with homelessness in the Northwest.
Columbia has raised more than $1 million in combined donations since the program was initiated in 2015. This season, Columbia plans to raise $250,000 and collect thousands of new warm winter clothing to support more than 65 local homeless shelters and aid organizations throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
“Homelessness remains a persistent challenge for communities across the Northwest, particularly during the winter months. The added economic stress caused by the pandemic makes Warm Hearts all the more important this year,” Columbia’s Chief Executive Officer Clint Stein said. “We are committed to doing our part to help those who are struggling, and our employees are excited to continue making a difference for the communities we serve this winter.”
How to Help the Warm Hearts Winter Drive
Employees at all of Columbia Bank’s over 140 branches are actively engaged in securing cash donations and new warm clothing from clients and community members. One hundred percent of the clothing and funds collected during the Warm Hearts Winter Drive are donated directly to shelters and relief organizations in the communities where the collections originated.
Among the list of benefiting organizations are the Portland Rescue Mission, Mary’s Place of Seattle, Tacoma Rescue Mission, Northwest Housing Alternatives Eugene Mission, Bonner Homeless Transitions in Idaho and Women and Children’s Alliance.
The Warm Hearts Winter Drive accepts cash donations in addition to new winter clothes. Donations can be made at WarmHeartsWinterDrive.com, and both cash and new warm winter clothing can be donated at every Columbia Bank branch across the Northwest.
For more information on the list of benefiting organizations in each county, or to make a cash or new clothing donation, please visit WarmHeartsWinterDrive.com. Those interested in supporting the Warm Hearts campaign may also call 877-272-3678 for more information.
