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Providing warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect under resourced kids to community resources needed to thrive.

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Your people are your greatest asset, so why not activate them for good? Purposeful employee engagement builds stronger communities while boosting retention, morale, and brand loyalty. Partner with Operation Warm—experts in high-impact engagement—to power your people strategy through meaningful partnerships that leave a lasting impact inside and out of the workplace.

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Our volunteers are at the forefront of our ability to drive our impact forward! We can't say thank you enough to each and every one who supports us day in and day out.

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Lifetime Impact

Years of Service

25
Children Served

6,000,000+
Communities Served

4,000+
Fundraising Partners

5,000+

News & Blogs

April 17, 2025

Volunteering: A Two-Way Impact

At Operation Warm, we witness daily how volunteering doesn't just benefit the recipients but also enriches the lives of the volunteers themselves. This two-way impact of volunteering creates a more connected and supportive community for everyone involved.

April 10, 2025

The Rotary Club of St. Charles’ Journey with Operation Warm

Our second guest blog series features Tassie Brautigam, who leads the Operation Warm program for the Rotary Club of St. Charles Breakfast. Continue reading to discover how a small community fundraiser evolved into a comprehensive initiative.

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Maddie, 8 years old

"I am very happy that I got a new coat because now I know that even people that barely know me want to help me."
Corporate Volunteer

"It's heart-warming to see the excitement of the children to be receiving this much-needed gift."
2022 Beneficiary

"The gift of a coat is more than a piece of clothing; it provides a sense of security, comfort, and self esteem for kids and parents needing an act of kindness and concern. It tells them they matter and people care."

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Amazon
Assistance League
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ferrellgas
Fox Milwaukee
Harvey Hanna
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Holtec
IATSE
Islamic Relief
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Kaiser
Lennox
LIUNA
Marathon
Ocean First
The Salvation Army
The Tepper Foundation
NYC
Molina
Wawa
Accenture

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Providing warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect under resourced kids to community resources needed to thrive.

Lifetime Impact

News & Blogs

Volunteering: A Two-Way Impact

The Rotary Club of St. Charles’ Journey with Operation Warm

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Donation Refund Policy

Automated Recurring Donation Cancellation