A gift of a brand-new coat and shoes brings warmth, hope, and confidence. Tell us how you've seen us be #morethanacoat, and we'll RT our favs. 🧥
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Choice matters.
Every child deserves a proper fitting pair of shoes. But every child also deserves the chance to choose the one that feels like them.
And sometimes, confidence starts with something as simple as choosing your favorite color. ✨
Sometimes, a few simple words can say it all.
➡️ Hear directly from the children whose lives have been impacted by access to essential items.
These moments are why we do what we do. 🧡
There are countless ways to show up for children.
You can volunteer at a gifting event, start a community partnership, or launch an employee engagement program.
No matter how you choose to get involved, you're helping connect children with the essentials they need to thrive.
ALT Joyful volunteer and free winter coat recipient raising their hands and smiling during an Operation Warm coat gifting event.
ALT Local community volunteer and young boy wearing a free winter coat from an Operation Warm coat gifting event sharing a joyful high five.
ALT Happy girl picking up a free sports bra from a FLY:FWD event.
ALT An adult kneeling to hug a young girl who received a free Operation Warm pink winter coat.
🎉 We’re @anthemawards Finalists!
Our First Layer of Confidence PSA has been named a finalist in the Belonging & Inclusion category, and we couldn’t be prouder.
In addition to being name a finalist, voting for the Community Voice Award is now open through October 29!
As temperatures drop, many families delay turning on the heat due to financial strain.
For children, this means the cold becomes part of their day. They feel it at the bus stop, during recess, and when they return home.
A warm coat is one of the few sources of reliable warmth.
Children shouldn't have to worry about whether they'll stand out because of what they're wearing.
Every child deserves essentials that fit, feel good, and allow them to focus on being a kid.
A closer look at the connections behind the cause. 🧡
Becoming a Community Impact Volunteer means shared laughter, meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to helping children thrive.
The best friendships start while giving back. 🌟
Happy World Teachers' Day! 🧡
Across the thousands of schools we serve, we meet educators who do so much more than teach.
They help connect students with the essentials they need and ensure every child feels seen.
Thank you for all you do for children, every single day.
What's the secret to creating lasting community impact?
After 15 years of serving children and families, @WBRZ's Pat's Coat for Kids has some answers.
In our latest episode of Kickin' It, we dive into the lessons behind one of Operation Warm's longest-standing partnerships.
More than 1 million children need essential apparel, and that need exists in your communities.
That's where we come in. We help community partners turn compassion into action by providing the resources and proven strategies needed to deliver essential apparel to local children.
💬 Automatic reply: I'm out of office and making a difference
The strongest connections aren't always built in meetings.
They're formed through shared experiences, shared purpose, and the collective impact of giving back. 🧡
Need doesn't end at eligibility.
Many of the schools we serve have high FARM eligibility rates, but we also see significant need among families living above eligibility thresholds and struggling to make ends meet.
Essential apparel is often deprioritized for immediate needs.
Children remember the moments that make them feel different.
Over time, those moments can chip away at confidence, making it harder for children to show up as their best selves.
That's why access matters, because every child deserves the chance to belong. 🧡
✅ 183 cities. ✅ 40 states. ✅ 5 provinces.
Last quarter, we helped extend support to 81,000+ children across North America.
The communities highlighted here represent some of the places where that impact was strongest.
🧡 Thank you for being part of the impact.
📱Passing the phone to our Community Impact Volunteers from different walks of life who are creating lasting impact for children and families in their communities. 🧡
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
In honor, we're shining a light on some organizations who's missions directly support the hispanic community.
By showing up for their communities, they're building stronger futures for the next generation. 🌟
You heard them! Operation Warm is now on TikTok.
➡️ Come behind the scenes with us.
Follow @operationwarm as we open the door to a new side of Operation Warm, bringing you closer to the people, moments, and experiences that power our impact every day. 🧡
School may be back in session, but the need hasn't gone away.
Many children still lack the essential apparel they need to show up and participate in the classroom.
Now is the time to help. Your generosity can provide essentials that help children stay engaged all year long.
Calling all organizations serving children!
If there are children in your community who need essential apparel, we want to hear from you.
Our Wish List helps us understand where needs exist and connect organizations with potential opportunities for support.
Apply today.
