Red Hanger Cleaners Rejoins Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive
Summary: Red Hanger Cleaners teams up once again with Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle for the annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive, helping Utahns stay warm this winter.
’Tis the Season to Give: A Tradition of Warmth Returns
As winter’s first snowflakes begin to fall across Utah’s mountains, Red Hanger Cleaners has announced its renewed partnership with Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle Restaurants for the annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive. The initiative invites Utah residents to embrace the spirit of giving by donating coats, scarves, gloves, and other winter essentials to help those facing the cold without adequate protection.
The collaboration represents more than a seasonal drive—it embodies a community united by compassion. Through this long-standing effort, Utahns are reminded that a single coat or small act of generosity can make a meaningful difference in another person’s life.
From Coats to Kindness: The Story Behind the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive
Established in 2011 by Bank of Utah, the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive began as a simple effort to ensure no one faced winter’s chill alone. What started as a local coat drive has evolved into a cherished statewide tradition, now supported by Arctic Circle Restaurants and Red Hanger Cleaners.
Each year, the initiative inspires individuals and families across Utah to donate gently used winter wear. These contributions are distributed through local charities to those most in need, reinforcing the belief that generosity weaves communities together.
Important Facts About the Drive’s Ongoing Legacy
The drive’s success can be attributed to its steady growth and the strength of its partnerships:
Founded in 2011, the initiative began as a community outreach program by Bank of Utah to help struggling families.
Arctic Circle Restaurants joined in 2014, expanding the drive’s presence through its restaurant network and Arctic Cares Foundation.
Red Hanger Cleaners became a partner five years ago, offering 12 donation drop-off locations and professional cleaning for all collected items.
Fifteen trusted charities, including the Cache Community Food Pantry and The Road Home, receive and distribute the donations statewide.
Each year’s campaign demonstrates that when Utahns come together in kindness, warmth always finds its way home.
How Every Coat, Hat, and Glove Tells a Story of Hope
Every donated item carries a story. A child’s outgrown coat may bring comfort to another student. A hand-knit scarf may remind someone they are not forgotten. Each small gesture becomes a symbol of hope and humanity.
Through the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive, ordinary items are transformed into acts of compassion—coats that shield against the cold, gloves that provide comfort, and hats that remind others they are seen and valued.
True Stories That Inspire the Drive
Over the years, the drive has sparked touching stories from across Utah:
A young boy in Logan donated his favorite coat to help another child stay warm.
A senior in Ogden knits scarves every November, saying it’s her way of “staying part of something bigger.”
A volunteer in Salt Lake City recalls the moment a family receiving coats at a shelter broke into smiles and tears of gratitude.
These moments reveal that each donation is more than an item—it’s an expression of care, connection, and shared purpose.
Partnering for a Purpose: Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants, and Red Hanger Cleaners Unite Again
The partnership between Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle Restaurants, and Red Hanger Cleaners demonstrates the power of collaboration. Each organization plays a vital role in ensuring the drive’s continued success.
Bank of Utah provides coordination, outreach, and donation management to encourage statewide participation.
Arctic Circle Restaurants, through the Arctic Cares Foundation, hosts collection bins at 38 restaurant locations and rewards donors with free double cheeseburger coupons.
Red Hanger Cleaners offers 12 donation centers across Utah, cleans every donated item, and ensures distribution to partner charities.
Together, these organizations remind Utahns that the true spirit of the holidays lies not in giving gifts, but in giving care.
How to Join the Warmth: Donation Dates and Drop-off Locations
The 2025 Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive runs from October 21 through November 15, 2025. Utah residents are encouraged to gather new or gently used winter items and deliver them to participating locations before the season’s coldest months arrive.
How to Participate
When to Donate: October 21 – November 15, 2025
What to Bring: New or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, or monetary contributions
Where to Donate: Red Hanger Cleaners, Arctic Circle Restaurants, and Bank of Utah locations across Utah
Who Benefits: Donations are distributed to 15 nonprofit organizations supporting families, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness
How to Spread the Word: Share your experience using the hashtags #WarmBodiesWarmSouls and #RedHangerCares
Every donation—no matter how small—becomes part of a greater movement of warmth and compassion across the state.
A Thank You to Donors: Discounts and Rewards That Give Back
In appreciation for the community’s generosity, Red Hanger Cleaners and Arctic Circle Restaurants are offering small tokens of gratitude. Donors who drop off items at Red Hanger Cleaners will receive 10% off their next dry cleaning service, while Arctic Circle will thank contributors with a free double cheeseburger coupon.
While these rewards serve as gestures of thanks, the true reward lies in the difference each donor makes. Every act of giving helps ensure that another Utahn can face the winter with dignity, comfort, and hope.
Join the Warmth This Season
The Warm Bodies, Warm Souls Charity Drive stands as a testament to the enduring power of community compassion. Each coat, hat, and scarf collected is a spark of kindness that lights up Utah’s coldest months.
As Red Hanger Cleaners, Bank of Utah, and Arctic Circle Restaurants unite once more, they invite every Utahn to take part in this collective effort. Together, they prove that generosity doesn’t fade with the frost—it burns brighter because of it.
Before the snow falls, Utahns are encouraged to open their closets and their hearts, joining a statewide movement of warmth that ensures no one faces winter’s chill alone.
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