# Winter charity drives in South America continue in July

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caritas-annual-fundraising-drives
> Updated: 2026-07-28T14:56:49.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 26.

The Caritas‑led Colecta campaign that began in May keeps mobilising volunteers, churches, municipalities and private partners across Argentina and Paraguay to collect and distribute blankets, warm clothing and food to families, seniors and children. Activities have included knitting workshops in Mendoza, Formosa, Córdoba and Olavarría, football‑club fairs, municipal distributions in Concepción del Uruguay, Salta and Greater Buenos Aires, and cross‑border drives in Asunción and Berazategui. In early July, San Francisco’s “Al frío le ponemos corazón” delivered handmade blankets to a hospital unit and a child‑development centre, while the Olavarría municipality supported women‑owned workshops through a collective‑purchasing scheme. The provincial Ministry of Development expanded outreach to street‑dwelling populations, distributing blankets, mattresses, shoes, gas vouchers and shelter space; Operativo Frío provides roughly 300 blankets and 150 mattresses each month. Bolivia’s “Sí Quiero Abrigar 2026” campaign placed donation points in pharmacies and government buildings. In Santa Fe Province, Rosario handed out hot meals, blankets and winter kits at Plaza Sarmiento and the Mariano Moreno bus terminal, and NGOs in San Rafael stepped up soup‑kitchen service and blanket‑making. Chile’s Futrono municipal drive wove 316 metres of blanket to aid elderly residents, while La Matanza, Argentina, continues daily collection of blankets and coats through churches, foundations and Red Solidaria. Patagonian efforts include Cáritas’ “Una frazada para mi hermano” project, which delivered quilts to a home for 26 seniors and clothing to the Santa Rita chapel, and the Ayudar organisation in Río Gallegos, which runs a community kitchen and urges donations of heavy clothing, shoes and solid fuel for families lacking gas service.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Charitable groups give winter kits, meals to homeless in Argentina

Rotary Club Ezpeleta and band Tamadre provided winter kits and hot meals to homeless people in Bernal and Rosario, Argentina, as part of local charitable efforts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charitable-groups-give-winter-kits-meals-to-homeless-in-argentina

### 2026-07-24: Argentina community blanket drives deliver aid to over 150 people

Argentina's Puerto Yeruá and Almirante Brown delivered 77 coats, 5 blankets and over 30 blankets plus 100 clothing items to vulnerable residents through community-driven winter aid drives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-community-blanket-drives-deliver-aid-to-over-150-people

### 2026-07-17: Charitable winter clothing drives in Argentine Patagonia aid residents

Volunteer groups in Argentine Patagonia, including Cáritas and Ayudar, are delivering blankets, coats and fuel to vulnerable residents as harsh winter conditions hit Río Gallegos and surrounding areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charitable-winter-clothing-drives-in-argentine-patagonia-aid-residents

### 2026-07-13: Community Winter Blanket Drives in Futrono, Chile and La Matanza, Argentina

Winter blanket initiatives in Futrono, Chile and La Matanza, Argentina mobilised volunteers to produce and collect warm clothing for vulnerable residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-winter-blanket-drives-in-futrono-chile-and-la-matanza-argentina

### 2026-07-07: Argentina ramps up winter aid for homeless and low‑income families

Argentina’s Santa Fe province and Rosario city deployed hot meals and blankets for the homeless, while San Rafael’s NGOs expanded night‑time food service amid a cold‑weather surge.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-ramps-up-winter-aid-for-homeless-and-lowincome-families

### 2026-07-06: Farmacorp and La Paz Government Launch Winter Clothing Drive

Farmacorp and La Paz’s government launch a month‑long clothing drive, collecting winter garments for vulnerable residents and distributing them through shelters and care centers.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-tigre-and-chiles-regions-deploy-winter-relief-programs-for-homeless

### 2026-07-04: Olavarría, Argentina, and Bogotá, Colombia Boost Social Assistance for Thousands

Olavarría, Argentina expanded Operativo Frío to aid 4,900 families, while Bogotá, Colombia’s new strategy identified 400 informal housing units and connected 10,000 residents to social services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olavarra-argentina-and-bogot-colombia-boost-social-assistance-for-thousands

### 2026-07-03: Argentina launches winter aid drives in Buenos Aires Province and Entre Ríos

Winter aid kits helped over 400 families in San Miguel, while 14 homeless individuals in Concepción del Uruguay refused shelter, prompting municipal officials to report the cases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-expands-winter-assistance-for-vulnerable-families-and-homeless

### 2026-07-01: Buenos Aires expands winter aid for homeless during polar cold

Argentina’s Buenos Aires province and municipalities intensify winter aid for the homeless, distributing blankets, food and shelter as polar cold hits the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cold-wave-hits-argentinas-buenos-aires-region-shelters-request-blankets-and-help

### 2026-07-01: Argentina municipal textile programs distribute blankets and bulk supplies

Argentina's San Francisco municipality donated blankets to local charities, while Olavarría's council organised a collective purchase of over 500,000 ARS in textile supplies for women entrepreneurs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-municipal-textile-programs-distribute-blankets-and-bulk-supplies

### 2026-06-24: Winter clothing drives help children in Paraguay and Argentina

Charitable winter clothing drives in Asunción, Paraguay and Berazategui, Argentina collected coats, scarves and blankets for children, organized by local NGOs and municipal authorities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winter-clothing-drives-help-children-in-paraguay-and-argentina

### 2026-06-23: Winter clothing drives support vulnerable families in Argentina and Chile

Charity groups in Argentina and Chile launched winter clothing drives, distributing hundreds of coats and shoes to families and shelter residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winter-clothing-drives-support-vulnerable-families-in-argentina-and-chile

### 2026-06-21: Volunteer knitters in Uruguay and Argentina champion community craft projects

Volunteer knitters in Uruguay celebrated a decade‑long charity campaign, while an Argentine crochet workshop showcased creations to promote community solidarity and entrepreneurship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volunteer-knitters-in-uruguay-and-argentina-champion-community-craft-projects

### 2026-06-18: Winter clothing drives organized across Greater Buenos Aires

Community groups in Greater Buenos Aires, from student volunteers to municipal campaigns, are collecting winter clothing and supplies for vulnerable children and families.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winter-clothing-drives-organized-across-greater-buenos-aires

### 2026-06-18: Argentina's Local Communities Organize Knitting Drive and Housing Support for Vulnerable Residents

In Argentina, Caritas volunteers in San Rafael knit blankets for the needy while mayor Javier Carbajal visits Pozo Herrera to support a family gaining a new social‑housing home.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-local-communities-organize-knitting-drive-and-housing-support-for-vulnerable-residents

### 2026-06-15: Argentina distributes blankets and food modules to vulnerable residents amid winter chill

Argentina's municipal and provincial authorities are delivering blankets, shelter and food modules to homeless and indigenous families during the cold season.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-distributes-blankets-and-food-modules-to-vulnerable-residents-amid-winter-chill

### 2026-06-13: Argentina community knitting projects provide bracelets for schoolchildren and blankets for seniors

Argentinian volunteers knit bracelets, escarapelas and hats for schoolchildren in Juan XXIII, while a separate campaign in San Rafael sews blankets for seniors at Asilo Hogar Las Mercedes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-community-knitting-projects-provide-bracelets-for-schoolchildren-and-blankets-for-seniors

### 2026-06-12: Argentine football clubs launch charity drives for inclusion and winter aid

Argentina's Club de Leones raffles sign‑language jerseys to fund inclusion projects, while Boca Juniors' foundation collects winter clothing for vulnerable families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-football-clubs-launch-charity-drives-for-inclusion-and-winter-aid

### 2026-06-09: Cáritas expands community aid in Argentina with new textile cooperative headquarters and winter clothing fair

Cáritas opened a new joint headquarters with Cooperativa Textil San Cayetano in Chascomús and organized a winter clothing fair, also announcing a priest ordination on 12 July.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/critas-expands-community-aid-in-argentina-with-new-textile-cooperative-headquarters-and-winter-cloth

### 2026-06-06: Argentina hosts charity drive in Formosa and cultural gathering in Santiago del Estero

Formosa held Caritas' 70‑year charity drive, while Santiago del Estero hosted a municipal multicultural gathering with flags, festivals and an entrepreneur fair.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-hosts-charity-drive-in-formosa-and-cultural-gathering-in-santiago-del-estero

### 2026-06-06: Argentina winter charity drives deliver blankets to vulnerable families

Córdoba and Olavarría in Argentina held winter charity events, knitting blankets and sorting 2,500 warm‑clothing items to help vulnerable families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-winter-charity-drives-deliver-blankets-to-vulnerable-families

### 2026-06-06: Caritas begins Argentina’s 70‑year annual collection campaign

Caritas’s 70‑year annual collection runs June 6‑7 nationwide, raising funds for education, health, housing and food programs for vulnerable Argentine families.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caritas-launches-annual-charity-drive-across-argentina

### 2026-06-04: Cáritas drives collect aid in Spain and Argentina

Cáritas campaigns in Spain and Argentina mobilized volunteers to gather hygiene supplies, food and cash for vulnerable families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/critas-drives-collect-aid-in-spain-and-argentina

### 2026-06-02: Caritas launches annual collection across Argentina to aid winter‑time poverty

Caritas starts its annual winter aid drive in Tunuyán and nationwide on 6‑7 June, collecting blankets, food and donations to support poverty‑relief programmes across Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caritas-launches-annual-collection-across-argentina-to-aid-wintertime-poverty

### 2026-05-31: Caritas Mendoza launches 70th anniversary fundraising campaign

Caritas Mendoza’s 70th‑anniversary fundraiser mobilizes volunteers province‑wide to support 4,000 families, accepting cash and digital donations for parish, diocesan and national programs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caritas-mendoza-launches-70th-anniversary-fundraising-campaign

### 2026-05-19: Caritas Argentina launches 70‑year ‘Hope’ fundraising drive

Caritas Argentina’s annual ‘Colecta’ runs June 6‑7, celebrating 70 years with a nationwide drive to fund aid programs for vulnerable families.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caritas-argentina-launches-70year-hope-fundraising-drive

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