Share the Warmth

For underprivileged & elderly people in Delhi & NCR

While working for the welfare of older persons, volunteers at Agewell Foundation reported that every year thousands of old, destitute and poor people die of the cold. On the other hand, most of us let our old woolens lie in cupboards and suitcases, unused. Keeping in view of severe cold conditions in northern parts of India, Agewell decided to set off a campaign “Share the Warmth” for underprivileged & elderly people.

Agewell Foundation ensures no destitute old person is deprived of warmth during winters. Agewell collects old/used woolens and other relief material from across Delhi & NCR by setting up collection points at various market, community and public places. Agewell volunteers distribute the collected woolens amongst old & needy older persons.

Share the Warmth Campaign during winters

Over 14.30 Lacs destitute and old people spread across Delhi-NCR benefited through the campaign so far.

Share the Warmth Campaign – 2024-25

Year 2024-25

The campaign is underway …

Projected to collect over 250,000 pieces of woolens and warm clothes during winters and distribute collected items among over 125,000 destitute and elderly living in Delhi/NCR

Year 2023-24

Collected over 160,000 woollens and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers
Distributed amongst more than 79,000 elderly and destitute living in Delhi-NCR

Year 2022-23

Collected over 140,000 woollens and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers
Distributed amongst more than 1,20,000 elderly and destitute living in Delhi-NCR

Year 2021-22

Collected over 120,000 woollen and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 70,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2020-21

Collected over 120,000 woollen and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 75,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2019-20

Collected over 180,000 woollen and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 90,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2018-19

Collected over 150,000 woollen and other clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 90,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2017-18

Collected over 140,000 clothes from across Delhi/NCR by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 80,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2016-17

Collected over 150,000 clothes from across the city by Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Distributed amongst more than 75,000 elderly and destitute in Delhi-NCR

Year 2015-16

Collected over 175,000 clothes from across the city
By Agewell volunteers through hundreds of collection points set up across Delhi-NCR
Woolens were distributed by Agewell volunteers amongst 75,000+ elderly and destitute

Year 2014-2015

The activities of the campaign include:

Collection of woolens and other items across Delhi NCR through Collection Bins placed at various collection points
Transportation of the same from collection points to central locations for segregation
Segregation of items into different categories woolens, other items of clothing, walking sticks, spectacle frames, miscellaneous
Distribution of items to locations spread across Delhi NCR including old age and other government sponsored shelters and NGOs

Collection Points

Campaign partners

Hindustan Times
Rotary Club of Delhi South-End
Amplifon India
India Habitat Centre
Max Foundation
Woolmark
Halabol
Various Schools across Delhi NCR
Various RWAs
Individual volunteers

Join hands with Agewell & support the initiative “Share the Warmth”

You can support and participate in the initiative through:

Sponsoring Radio spots & advertisements
Sponsoring transportation & publicity material
Collection of woolens from your neighborhood
Distribution of woolens among destitute & Needy older persons
Donations Mail your cheque/DD to Agewell Foundation, M-8A,Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi-24 or Donate Online

Year 2013-2014

During the year 2013-2014 the foundation collected 300000+ pieces of woolens and distributed among 1 lac needy and older persons. The activities with the campaign included:

Collection of woolens and other items across Delhi NCR through Collection Bins placed at various collection points
Transportation of the same from collection points to central locations for segregation
Segregation of items into different categories woolens, other items of clothing, walking sticks, spectacle frames, miscellaneous
Distribution of items to locations spread across Delhi NCR including old age and other government sponsored shelters and NGOs

Major partners

India Habitat Centre, Hindustan Times, Max Foundation, Google India, Citibank, Coca Cola, Perfetti, Galaxy Toyota, Autofit, ICF International, Halabol, Escorts, Goodyear, Delhi Golf Club, Various Rotary Clubs across Delhi NCR, Various Schools across Delhi NCR, Various RWAs and Individual volunteers

Year 2012-2013

Spread the Warmth is all about sharing and caring for the elderly and destitute in the bone chilling winters of Delhi-NCR. Agewell Foundation has collected over 3 lac woollens and distributed them to over 2 lac destitute and elderly persons. Distribution vans were flagged off by Lt. Governor Shri Tejendra Khanna on 7th January 2013. The Hindustan Times & Citi Bank were among our major campaign partners during 2012-13.

Target

• Collected over 3 lac. pieces of woolens

• Distributed amongst over 200000 destitute & elderly people

Major Supporters

• The Hindustan Times, Citi Bank, Max India Foundation, India Habitat Centre, Airports Authority of India, Autofit Pvt Ltd. Galaxy Toyota, Etc.

Placement of Woolens collection boxes

• At more than 100 strategic locations including prestigious Clubs, Schools, Malls & Markets across Delhi & NCR

More on the campaign

• Advertisements in HT

Year 2011-2012

With the onset of winter, Agewell Foundation has once again started its special winter campaign “Spread the Warmth” in Delhi & NCR with the objective to protect destitute older persons from bone-chilling cold waves and cold related diseases during winter. Last year Agewell had collected over 100000 pieces of woolens clothing/blankets/sweaters etc. and distributed them among over 30000 destitute older persons. This winter it is targeted to collect 2 lac pieces of woolens and benefit at least 50000 old destitute people across Delhi & NCR.

Collection and Distribution of Woolens

• Collected over 200000 pieces of woolens and distributed amongst 100000 destitute and elderly persons across Delhi & NCR

Major Supporters

• The Hindustan Times, Creatigies, Delhi Police, Galaxy Toyota, Lilliput Kids Ltd., M&B Footwear Pvt. Ltd, Max India Foundation, Delhi Golf Club & India Habitat Centre

Flagging off Distribution

• By Mr. B K Gupta, Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police on 17th December 2011

More on the campaign

• Advertisements in HT, Press release about the campaign