One Blanket Can Change Winter For A Senior In Need. Donate A Blanket.

As winter sets in across India, most of us pull out our warm clothes and wrap ourselves in comfort. But for thousands of elderly and destitute people, the cold is not just a season. It is a threat to survival.

For those who are abandoned, living alone, or without family support, winter becomes the harshest time of the year. Thin shawls, leaking roofs, and empty stomachs offer little protection against the biting cold. Many are forced to sleep on bare floors, huddled in corners, waiting for the night to pass.

In Dhanbad, The Elderly Brace The Cold Alone

In the mining belts of Dhanbad, where temperatures dip sharply, elderly people who once worked as daily wage labourers now spend their final years in distress.
With failing health and no steady income, even a single blanket becomes a luxury.

Most live in small rooms made of tin or mud with no insulation and no source of warmth. Their trembling hands and frail bodies struggle to endure long, freezing nights. Some survive only on tea and small portions of food shared by neighbours and many have no one at all.

“Sometimes I feel the nights are longer than my life,” whispers Shanta Devi, 79, from a settlement near Jharia. “I sit with my back against the wall and wait for the sun. I just want a little warmth so I can sleep without fear.”

There are thousands more like her. Forgotten, unseen, and silently suffering.

This Winter, Your Support Can Save Lives

A warm blanket, a winter jacket, or a pair of woollen socks is not just an item of comfort.
For the elderly, it is a shield against life-threatening cold.

With your help, Donatekart and our partner NGOs are distributing:

• Blankets
  
  

• Winter jackets
  
  

• Woollen caps and socks
  
  

These essentials can protect the elderly from the severe drop in temperature and help them survive the winter with dignity.

You Can Make Their Winter Less Cruel

No one deserves to spend their final years shivering in silence.
This winter, let us stand by those who have no one left.

Donate warmth. Restore hope. Even one blanket can change a life.

About The NGOs

1. Nand Care Foundation

Nand Care Foundation is a not-for-profit organization started by Deepak Kumar in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The organisation has been monumental in providing warm meals and education to the children whose parents work in the coal mines. They have touched countless lives through their tireless efforts during the pandemic. Led by the young changemakers, this NGO wants to empower and uplift the poor, the needy, and the marginalised in the coal belt of India. Under the able leadership of Deepak, they’re spreading smiles and giving these people new hope. 

2. Society for the Promotion of Youth and Masses

Started in 1984, SPYM is a national organisation with a countrywide network, working in the area of community mobilization, health care and socio-economic development for the last three decades. They provide quality services enabling people to maximize their potential, increase their abilities, preserve and enhance human dignity/worth, and empower the community for their overall long term development

3. Making The Difference

Established in 2015 by Mr. Deepak Vishwakarma, Making the Difference (MTD) is an NGO focused on transforming the lives of the underprivileged. MTD operates through various initiatives like Project Lajja for menstrual awareness, Kill Hunger for nutrition and healthcare, BloodDoNation for blood donations, Project GyanDaan to combat illiteracy, and environmental projects such as Kinaara (beach-cleaning) and Shoonya (Waste Management). Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty and social isolation, offering hope and access to resources for a dignified life. 

4. Homeless Care Foundation

The Homeless Care Foundation was established in 2020 with a mission to provide essential support to homeless individuals and animals. Their primary focus is on delivering hygienic and nutritious food to those in need, including impoverished patients and their caregivers outside hospitals. They also rescue abandoned individuals and senior citizens found in dire conditions on the streets, relocating them to old age homes or shelters where they can receive proper care. Additionally, the organization offers medical treatment to homeless people and animals, ensuring they receive the necessary healthcare and attention. Through these initiatives, they strive to create a compassionate community where every individual, regardless of their circumstances, receives the care and support they deserve.