Use this form to request a Stuff the Bus visit or to host a collection. We’ll coordinate dates, pickup details,and promotion materials once your request is reviewed.
Ways You Can Help
Every act of kindness brings someone closer to warmth, dignity, and hope.
Your support for The Sub Zero Mission™ is more than generosity — it’s survival. Every contribution keeps our outreach vehicles on the road, delivers essential warming gear, and helps connect homeless veterans with the resources they need to move toward stability.
Each year from October 1 through November 30, we launch Stuff the Bus Season, our largest community effort. During these weeks, we collect new or gently used winter gear — especially the essential “Stay Alive Five”: hats, coats, gloves, boots, and sleeping bags. These are the items that save lives when temperatures fall.
We also welcome tents, hand warmers, and brand-new socks. Every donation collected during Stuff the Bus Season goes directly to people living outside, helping them stay warmer, drier, and safer on the coldest nights of the year.
Join us in bringing warmth and hope to those who need it most — because Stuff the Bus isn’t just a collection drive. It’s the heartbeat of our mission.
Donate Warming Items
Your donation to The Sub Zero Mission™ is more than a gift—it’s a lifeline. From October 1 through November 30, every hat, coat, glove, boot, or sleeping bag you give helps someone survive freezing temperatures and find safety during our annual Stuff the Bus season. Together, we can make sure nobody freezes to death in America.
Our “Stay Alive Five”
These are the five most critical warming items we deliver every winter:
- Hats (winter)
- Coats (adult M–5XL)
- Gloves (winter)
- Boots (men’s 8–15)
- Sleeping bags
Other Accepted Items
We also accept tents, new socks, and hand warmers—plus other cold-weather gear that helps our teams reach and support those living outdoors.
- Tents
- New socks
- Hand warmers
- Thermal underwear (seasonal)
- Please don’t bring pants, dresses, toys, or children’s clothing.
Ways to Donate
There are several ways to contribute warming items to The Sub Zero Mission™. Our core collection period runs each year from October 1 through November 30, when we gather the critical gear that keeps people safe during winter outreach.
- Drop off at HQ (year-round 24/7)
- Host or join a Stuff the Bus event ↗
(collection period Oct 1 – Nov 30) - Sponsor a Bus Run ↗ (funds deliver warming items)
- Stay Alive 5 Sponsorship ↗ (buy SA5 items in bulk)
- Check the Event Calendar ↗
Sponsor Our Annual Events
Each year, The Sub Zero Mission hosts a series of community fundraisers that power our outreach and veteran support programs. Sponsorships make these events possible — covering essential logistics, materials, and safety costs — so every dollar raised can go directly toward warming items, fuel, and mission operations. From motorcycles to golf carts, bowling lanes to banquet halls, your business or organization can take pride in knowing your sponsorship saves lives..
Why Sponsorship Matters
The Sub Zero Mission’s events are more than fundraisers — they’re our lifeline. Each event supports our winter outreach to the homeless, keeping our vehicles maintained, our supplies stocked, and our volunteers equipped.
- Sponsors directly fund critical mission supplies
- Your name or business gains visibility at community events
- Sponsorships build lasting partnerships that extend beyond a single day
Our Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Choose from several signature events that draw hundreds of attendees every year:
- Annual Bike Run – Our summer kick-off fundraiser bringing riders together for veterans
- Golf Outing – A relaxed day on the greens supporting mission logistics
- Stay Alive 5 – A campaign sponsorship that directly funds our five most-needed warming items
- Bowling Fundraiser – Family-friendly winter event supporting outreach prep
- Reverse Raffle – Our largest annual gathering, featuring dinner, prizes, and auctions
What Sponsors Receive
- Recognition on event signage and social media
- Opportunities for branded giveaways or promotional booths
- Tax-deductible support documentation
- Knowing your sponsorship directly fuels missions that save lives
The annual Bike Run kicks off our summer fundraising season with hundreds of riders and volunteers. Your sponsorship covers permits, fuel, and safety support so every mile helps fund warming items for those in need. Join the ride that keeps the mission moving all year long.
Our Golf Outing brings teams together for a full day of fun, raffles, and giving back. Sponsorships fund course fees, prizes, and event logistics so every swing helps deliver warmth to the homeless. Tee up support that truly changes lives.
The Bowling Event is an evening of strikes, laughter, and teamwork that directly supports Sub Zero Mission outreach. Your sponsorship helps cover lane fees and event costs, putting more of each registration toward winter supplies. Roll a perfect frame of compassion this year.
The Reverse Raffle is one of our biggest nights of the year — dinner, prizes, and the excitement of giving back. Sponsorships provide venue, catering, and raffle support so proceeds go directly to mission operations. Help us create an unforgettable evening that keeps people warm all winter.
The Stay Alive 5 is our signature winter challenge — a reminder that no one should freeze to death in America. Your sponsorship powers outreach teams, fleet readiness, and distribution of critical warming gear. Stand with us in protecting lives when temperatures drop.
Donate Money
Your financial gift to The Sub Zero Mission is more than a donation—it’s a direct investment in warmth, safety, and dignity. Your support keeps our buses running, supplies stocked, and outreach teams on the road all winter long.
Why Donations Matter
Your contribution ensures our outreach teams have the tools, fuel, and supplies they need to save lives during harsh winter months.
- Helps us purchase critical warming items in bulk at lower cost
- Keeps outreach vehicles fueled and maintained
- Supports rent, insurance, and logistics for mission operations
Ways You Can Give
You can choose the method of giving that fits you best—every contribution, large or small, makes a difference.
- Make a secure one-time or recurring gift online
- Mail checks or gas cards to: PO Box 532, Perry OH 44081
- Ask your employer about donation-matching programs
The Impact You Create
Your generosity turns into immediate, measurable outcomes that help real people find warmth and safety.
- Each $10 supplies a veteran with new socks and gloves
- $50 fuels a mission night trip
- $250 sponsors an entire outreach run
Your donation fuels the Sub Zero Mission’s outreach—delivering life-saving warming items, shelter connections, and critical resources to those experiencing homelessness, especially veterans. Every contribution expands our reach and helps save lives during the harshest months.
Sponsor a Bus Run
Your Bus Run sponsorship covers the essentials of a local route—fuel, basic supplies, and the crew needed to deliver hats, coats, gloves, boots, and sleeping bags during the coldest months. You pick the window; we coordinate the rest and can offer a thank-you on our channels.
Why Sponsorship Matters
Be the reason a delivery happens this winter—your sponsorship funds a local bus run.
- Funds fuel and logistics for a single delivery run (Dec–Mar)
- Request a target week, as available
- Recognition on our channels and at events
- Optional dedication in honor of a person or team
What Sponsors Receive
Sponsors are recognized when their run goes out, and we handle the coordination.
- Scheduling and coordination with our team
- Public thank-you (logo/name where applicable)
- Optional photo recap after the run
- Donation receipt documentation
Be the reason a winter delivery happens—your sponsorship funds fuel, fleet readiness, and the Blue Coat crew who deliver vital warming gear on local routes. You may request a target week (based on availability), and our team will manage scheduling and logistics. Sponsors receive public recognition, with the option to dedicate the run in honor of a person or organization.
Shop Our Swag
Hoodies, hats, and tees help fund warming items—wear the mission and turn everyday purchases into real winter impact. Buy online year-round or at select events.
Why it Helps
Every purchase helps keep someone warm this winter.
- Proceeds support warming items and deliveries
- Great gifts that do good
- Rotating designs and seasonal restocks
Where to Buy
Get gear online or at select events.
- Year-round online store
- Event-day booths with limited releases
- Occasional pop-ups at partner sites
Browse Sub Zero Mission hoodies, hats, and tees—every purchase helps fund warming items and support winter outreach deliveries for those in need.
Fundraise Your Way
Host a workplace drive, community raffle, or creative event—anything from a pancake breakfast to a charity golf hole. We’ll help you register, promote, and celebrate your impact. Many employers match employee fundraising efforts, so your contribution can go twice as far. Every fundraiser extends our reach and turns community energy into warmth for veterans and neighbors facing the cold.
Idea Starters
Your idea, our support.
- Plan a car wash, raffle, or social event
- Engage coworkers, students, or local groups
- Register your fundraiser so we can help promote it
Guidance and Extras
Maximize your fundraiser’s impact.
- Check if your employer offers donation matching
- Use our logos and short blurbs for social posts
- Share photos so we can feature your success
Submit your fundraising idea and we’ll follow up with a quick checklist, approved logos, and promotional assets to help make your event a success.
Donate Professional Services
Donate your expertise—photography, design, printing, vehicle maintenance, or other skills—to stretch our dollars and accelerate deliveries. Professional services help us save on costs and expand what we can accomplish during the busy outreach season.
Types of Help
Skilled help multiplies impact.
- Back-office, creative, and technical roles
- Short, defined projects or ongoing support
- Remote or on-site options available
Getting Started
Tell us what you can contribute.
- Share your skill set and availability
- We’ll match your strengths with current needs
- Clear scope and single point of contact for each project
Share your skills and availability, and we’ll match you with a clearly defined project that puts your expertise to work for the Sub Zero Mission.
Support Through Events
Join us at fundraisers, festivals, and community gatherings that power the Mission. Buying tickets, volunteering, or simply showing up helps fund outreach and spread awareness. Every event moves the Mission forward—have fun while making a difference.
Ways to Participate
Show up, have fun, move the mission.
- Attend events and bring a friend
- Buy tickets, swag, or raffle entries on-site
- Volunteer at event check-in or merchandise tables
- Share posts and photos to help spread the word
Featured Events Examples
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Event Participation or Hosting Request
Use this form to volunteer at an upcoming event or host a new collection or fundraiser on behalf of the Sub Zero Mission. Your responses help us coordinate staffing, logistics, and outreach support for your activity. Thank you for helping expand our mission reach—every event brings warmth and hope to more people in need.
Event or Collection Promotion Request
For individuals or groups independently hosting an event or collection drive who would like the Sub Zero Mission to help promote or share it through official channels. Your submission helps us highlight community efforts and expand awareness of your impact.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters
