The 6th Annual Estelle Maye Blanket Drive is helping bring warmth and comfort to those in need. Their fundraising goal is $2,500, which will help support their annual blanket drive.

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According to the press release, “Contributions will help us reach more people in need," and the project aims to support homeless and underserved individuals in marginalized communities.

Your financial contribution to the Estelle Maye Annual Blanket Drive, a 501 (c) (3 Tax-exempt organization, will go toward purchasing and distributing a sufficient number of blankets to those in need.

"Our mission is to uplift the homeless and underserved in marginalized communities by ensuring access to basic human necessities and cultivating opportunities for a self-sufficient and sustainable future,” said Estelle Maye.

Every gift matters. The organization's goal is to provide relief to those who need it most during the upcoming cold months. Each donation will go toward the goal of purchasing “blankets, socks, hats, hygiene items, and other essential items,” said the press release.

The financial donation drive runs through December 5, and all donations are tax-deductible. A receipt is available upon request. If you have any questions or require additional information, please email emaye@theestellemayefoundation.org.

How to Donate

Click here for the donation PayPal link.

Click here for the Amazon Gift List.

The Power of Your Donation

$25 provides 1 high-quality blanket

$100 provides 4 high-quality blankets

$250 provides 10 high-quality blankets

$500 provides 20 high-quality blankets

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