Once again this holiday season, as part of its community service program, the Rotary Club of Kirkland purchased six boxes of warm coats from Operation Warm in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania for needy students at John Muir Elementary School. Seventy-two coats, costing $1,620, arrived in their boxes on Thursday, December 19, and many were distribute to students as quickly as possible.
Lila Sternberg-Sher, Communities In Schools of Greater King County Site Coordinator at John Muir wrote to the club on Friday, the 20th, “The coats arrived yesterday and we are giving them out today! I'll try to send along more photos as we give them to students (while maintaining student's privacy). Here are some that we have so far! Thank you again for all the work you did to make this happen! The students and families have been SO excited to have new warm coats for the winter."
Through serving millions of children in need across North America, Operation Warm sees that a brand-new coat offers a child physical and emotional warmth, confidence to socialize and succeed, and hope of a brighter future. Operation Warm is dedicated to connecting people to essential resources in their communities. Over the last 20 years, Operation Warm has used the coat as a bridge for families in need to access everything from flu shots to new books.
This year, the club purchased 72 coats of six sizes and multiple colors for $1,620, or about $22.50 per coat. By controlling the manufacturing itself, Operation Warm can provide high quality coats and shoes for a low cost. Each coat is carefully designed, sized and styled. Learn more about Operation Warm coats.