Stories of Warmth and Confidence

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September 17, 2024

Stories of Warmth and Confidence

At Operation Warm, we believe a brand-new coat or pair of shoes can do more than protect children from the cold. It can boost confidence, improve school attendance, and bring hope to families in need. And there’s no better way to understand the impact than to hear directly from those who’ve experienced it firsthand.

Real stories from recent participants:

"I felt complete joy! Seeing students 'shop' for a coat of their very own was indescribable. And to hear the many thanks from parents following the event was just as heartwarming." – 2023 Beneficiary | Elementary School
“My heart felt warmth. The smiles on the children’s faces lit up with such joy to know how much we care about them. It was the best day ever to gift so many students this opportunity for provide warm coats for the community.” -2023 Beneficiary | Nonprofit Organization
“What makes your heart warmer than a smile from a child receiving something that they truly NEED?” – 2023 | Corporate Volunteer
"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... 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." - 2024 | Beneficiary
“Kids were in love with their coats! It was the highlight of the year. Kids were so excited to receive their coats that they refused to take them off despite it being warm in the afternoon.” -2023 | Beneficiary
“As always, it is an emotional experience. Seeing these children receive a new coat, often for the first time, leaves quite an impression of gratitude.” – 2023 | Community Partner

You Can Make a Difference

As we wrap up our #SchoolReady initiative, we invite you to join us in making sure every child has the warmth and confidence they deserve. Help us equip students for success by donating today. Your support ensures that children walk into school not just bundled against the cold but also empowered with the self-confidence to learn, play, and thrive.

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Our Impact

Years of Service

25
Total Children Served

6,000,000+
Communities Served

4,086
2022-2023 Volunteer Hours

125,000+

Eagles
Five Below
Mountain America
Gynada
Amazon
Assistance League
Bonzy
Civitas
Ferrellgas
Fox Milwaukee
Harvey Hanna
Hasbro
Holtec
IATSE
Islamic Relief
Kaiser
Lake Trust
Lennox
Liuna
Marathon Petroleum
Ocean First
Salvation Army
The Tepper Foundation
NYC
Molina
wawa
Accenture

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