Education
1 drive runBooks, supplies and the things a student needs before they can learn anything. The cheapest problem on this list to make a dent in.
Next: school supplies ahead of the fall term.
Five things we collect
We've run drives in two of these so far. The other three are areas we're set up for but haven't started — we'd rather say that plainly than list initiatives that don't exist.
Community
1 drive runClothing, household goods and whatever a family nearby is short of. Close enough that we can deliver it ourselves.
Next: a winter coat collection.
Health
Not startedHygiene kits and over-the-counter basics for clinics and shelters that hand them out directly.
Not started yet. We'd need a partner clinic first.
Environment
Not startedCleanups and the unglamorous maintenance work that local parks and waterways never have enough hands for.
Not started yet. Looking for a site that wants recurring help.
Relief
Not startedSupply collection after a storm or an emergency, moved fast to groups already on the ground.
Not started yet. Stood up only when something happens.
Know a group that needs one of these?
The hardest part of starting a drive isn't the collecting. It's finding an organization that will actually get the things to the people who need them. If you know one, tell us.