Operation Warm - One Millionth Child Celebration!

Dateline: February 27, 2012

Today, Operation Warm celebrates an incredible event! We will give our one millionth coat to our one millionth child. The celebration will take place at 2 PM today at the Salvation Army in Philadelphia.

A million new coats means a million grateful children and families. A million fewer kids shivering at the bus stop in the morning. A million more reasons to smile, because you’re wearing something that’s yours, and not handed down.

What does a million coats mean to you? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook!

To think Operation Warm started with 58 coats and has grown to this is monumental. It's possible thanks to the thought and action that inspired our founder, Richard Sanford, in 1998. It's thanks to the commitment, dedication, and tireless drive by our staff, volunteers, and community partners. And, it's thanks to the support of friends like you throughout the years.

As a loyal supporter of our work, you have helped make this milestone possible.With your help, Operation Warm is taking the chill off winter for youngsters throughout the U.S. during these cold winter months.

Visit operationwarm.org for more coverage of the Millionth Child Celebration. And stay tuned, because we're already thinking about the NEXT Million! Thank you again for your generous support and for enabling U.S. children in poverty to not only survive, but thrive.