“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author Unknown

We run on volunteers! We would love to have you join us. There are many opportunities and hours to fit your schedule

Nobody Should Freeze to Death in AmericaTM

The Sub Zero MissionTM delivers hats, coats, gloves, boots, sleeping bags
and other warming items to the homeless in northeast Ohio and other regions during the winter.

Ways to Help

What we do

We find homeless under bridges, on the streets, in woods and fields, and other places to give them warm clothing and other items to stay warm. Learn more here.

Focus on Veterans

We supply homeless veterans with knowledge and information for services and programs they might not even know are available. SZM was founded by veterans. Learn more here.

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Top Items Delivered to Homeless in Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Socks - 17,573
Hats - 4,605
Gloves - 4,427
Coats - 1,675
Boots - 916
Sleeping Bags - 692
Tents - 142
Survival Coats - 28

Volunteering, Organizing or Sponsoring

From volunteers through organizing collection drives to just donating money, there are many ways to help us. Find one for you here.

Buying SZM Merchandise

Every two shirts we sell puts a coat on a homeless person. See the complete line of Tees, Tanks, Hoodies, Hats and other gear that you can purchase online here.

News

Thank you to all the organizations that have donated products for our events

100+ Women Who Care | Amazon | Attention to Detail – Mobile Auto Spa | Bank of America | Brown-Aveda | Buffalo Wild Wings | Burgess & Niple | Capp’s Pizza | CarStar Jeff’s Garage | Cicero Hair Design | Cleveland Monsters | Columbus Blue Jackets | Crane Aerospace | D&S Automotive | Enbridge Gas Ohio | Guess? Inc | Herda’s Truck Repair | Hometown Slice | JEMM Construction | Key Bank | Madison Country Club | Max Screenprinting | Meijer | Metro Health | Mission BBQ | MTG Landscaping | Orbus | Parker Hannifin | PatchOps | QT Equipment | Sara’s Place | Sherwin Williams | Two Seasons Heating and Cooling | Wheat’s  | Wickliffe Lanes | Wiseco | Woodland Creations | Woodtech Builders