Can you think of a time when you were cold? The teeth-chattering, knee-knocking, able-to-see-your-breath, type of cold? In this instance, you may have been wearing a coat, but imagine if you weren’t … imagine if you didn’t own a coat and that was out of your control. For 16.1 million children in the US, this is a harsh reality. Many of these children are forced to walk to and from school or wait for the bus in sub-freezing temperatures.
Butler City Firefighters, local No. 114 has decided to take action. By partnering with Operation Warm, a national non-profit, we’re committed to providing brand new American-made, winter coats to children living in these unfortunate circumstances.
IT’S MORE THAN A COAT. This program has potential to strengthen our community in more ways than one. Beyond warmth, a new coat positively impacts a child’s school attendance, self-esteem, and overall health and well-being. In addition, USA coat manufacturing creates American jobs and boosts the economy-we’ve supported over 200 jobs since 2013.
We need YOUR support! The more partners involved in our program, the more local children we can reach. As a sponsor you would be publicly recognized for your support, and experience, first-hand, the joy that comes along with putting a brand new coat on a child in need. Keep in mind that this is not a coat drive- we gratefully accept monetary or in kind donations to fund this initiative. Without your help, our goal of reaching 50 children may be diminished. Please help us make a difference; help local children in need.
The Following Link will take you to our Donation Website: