Mittens for Detroit
Warming hearts,
two hands at a time
This is our 17th Season of Warmth. Community Collection Season runs from October 1st through January 10th.
With growing and enthusiastic public and corporate support, over 375,000 pairs have been collected, purchased and distributed since our start in 2010.
About 100 Community Collection Partners sponsor public and private collections, then hundreds of volunteers participate in The Big Sort processing the pairs for pick up and distribution by our network of nearly 100 agencies, schools, shelters, veterans’ organizations, health facilities, food pantries, senior centers, and more…
Increase your Impact
Join our Handwarming Heroes Circle.
Since our first group of Handwarming Heroes joined in August 2018, more than $25,000 have been donated as of July 2024!
We very much appreciate our generous donors – we hope you will join Team Mittens with a donation today! Thank you! (Sorry… Cape is not included!)
Get Involved. Make a Difference.
There are many ways for you to help bring warmth and comfort to cold hands in our Metro-Detroit communities.
Why Mittens Matter: From Our Community
Purchase with Purpose
Learn more about supporting Mittens for Detroit with our partners.
Support Our Partners and Our Community
How to Make a Good Donation:
Not sure what makes a good donation? Watch our short video, A Hands-On Guide for Choosing Mittens. Quality matters more than quantity — here's what to look for:
Good donations:
- Warm and insulated
- Durable — built to last
- Snug fit, seals out cold
- Wool, fleece, or lined knit/sewn
Avoid:
- Thin, stretchy "one size fits all" gloves
- Slow-drying when wet
- Worn or stretched-out pairs
Doesn't need to be expensive — just warm and durable.
You can mail them to our MAILING address (this is not our office location):
Mittens for Detroit
Attn: W. Shepherd
2886 12 Mile Road, Box 721427, Berkley, MI 48072-0717