Mojave + Switchpoint Winter Drive

Hey friends — we’ve got something special going on here at Mojave | General Store, and we’re really excited to share it with you. As the weather cools off in St. George, we’re teaming up with other Downtown businesses and the Switchpoint Community Resource Center to help bring a little extra warmth to folks in our community who need it most.

If you’re not familiar with Switchpoint, they’re one of the most impactful nonprofits here in southern Utah. They’re not just a shelter or food pantry — they work on the real, underlying causes of poverty and homelessness.

Switchpoint focuses on things like:

  • Emergency shelter for individuals and families who need a safe place to stay.

  • Case-management and personalized support, helping people overcome barriers like job loss, lack of affordable housing, or mental-health challenges.

  • Food services, resource programs, job training, hygiene facilities, and more — all aimed at building stability and confidence.

One of the things we love about Switchpoint is that they truly walk alongside each person. They don’t just check boxes — they build relationships, restore dignity, and help people take steps toward long-term stability. And all of this happens right here in our own community.

Join In

Bring in a clean, gently used coats, blankets, and bath towels and we’ll give you 20% off one item in our store as a thank-you (this discount applies to everything except our jewelry-case items, but that’s the only exception).

We’ll gather all donated goods here at Mojave and deliver them to Switchpoint so they can get them to individuals and families who truly need them this winter.

Your coat donation matters

You might think a single coat isn’t much — but to someone facing cold nights without reliable housing or struggling through a tough season, that coat changes everything. It means warmth, comfort, and a reminder that their community sees them and cares.

And because Switchpoint pairs clothing support with things like employment services, housing help, and case management, your coat becomes part of a much bigger story of hope.

While you’re here…

If you’re donating a coat and browsing around, this is a great time to pick up something you already love from our shelves. A few favorites:

  • Our prickly-pear jam — sweet, desert-inspired, and perfect on toast, rolls, charcuterie, you name it.

  • Hats — from cozy beanies to desert-styled caps, a good find for yourself or for gifting.

  • Candles — warm scents, desert-made vibes, totally gift-worthy.

  • Soaps — beautifully crafted, gentle, and practical (we love a simple, thoughtful item).

And so much more and yes — you can use your 20% discount toward any one of these when you donate a coat. Our drive runs November 17 through December 6th 2025.

How to participate

It’s easy:

  1. Bring a clean, gently used coat to Mojave.

  2. Drop it off at our collection spot (we’ll have it clearly marked).

  3. Browse around and pick something you love.

  4. We’ll apply your 20% discount at checkout.

  5. Leave with something nice — and the satisfaction of knowing you helped someone stay warm this winter.

This coat drive is more than a store event — it’s a chance for all of us to show up for one another. Switchpoint is doing incredible work in St. George, and we’re proud to support them however we can.

So bring in a coat, spread the word, and let’s help make this winter a little warmer for everyone.

Thanks for being part of our community.

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