As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, Operation Warm is excited to kick off our 4th annual #SchoolReady initiative! This initiative embodies our commitment to ensuring every child starts the school year equipped and confident. But what exactly does being "school-ready" mean? Let's dive in!
#SchoolReady is More Than a Phrase
Our #SchoolReady initiative is all about preparing kids for the new school year with the essential items they need: brand-new coats and shoes. By providing these high-quality, proper-fitting items, we help children stay warm, comfortable, and ready to face the school year with confidence and enthusiasm.
What It Means to the Kids
#SchoolReady means feeling confident and excited about school. New coats and shoes help them fit in, stay warm, and be comfortable! Providing brand-new winter coats and shoes to children in need ensures that kids can not only get to school but also increase their confidence and help them succeed academically.
See the impact first-hand:
"[New Operation Warm coats and shoes] would mean the world to our kiddos. Not having personal transportation, most of our students walk to school no matter the weather. They will have the chance to be kids at recess instead of trying to find the sun and shivering outside." - 2024/2025 Wish List Applicant
What It Means to the Families
For families, #SchoolReady means easing financial burdens and offering a sense of relief. Many families struggle to afford rent, food, and healthcare, so purchasing winter coats and shoes often takes a back seat to more immediate needs. By supplying their children with high-quality coats and shoes, we help to relieve some of that stress, offering peace of mind as they navigate the challenges of daily life.
Hear from our Wish-List Applicant:
"The residents we serve choose to go without buying coats, shoes and other basic items in order to have enough money to pay their rent and basic expenses. The residents we serve are accustomed to receiving leftover, discarded items ...Being able to distribute new coats and shoes to residents allows us to put a smile on their faces and restore a bit of their hope for the future. It also opens the door for us to build a relationship and trust with those we serve in order to better understand the underlying root causes of their needs." - 2024/2025 Wish List Applicant
Join Us in Making a Difference!
By donating to our #SchoolReady initiative, you’re not just gifting coats and shoes; you’re gifting warmth, confidence, and hope. Your funds make a direct impact now, ensuring children are prepared and protected from the chill rather than waiting until it’s too late. Help us set not only these children, but every student in need up for success this school year; donate today.
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