The Lincoln Fire Fighter’s Association (Local 644) is set to will give out its 10,000th coat during the Operation Warm Coat Handout on Friday, Nov. 11. The latest handout will take place at 9 AM at Lakeview Elementary School on 300 Capitol Beach Blvd.
The Lincoln Fire Fighter’s Association has partnered with Operation Warm since 2014. Together, they provide new winter coats to Lincoln children in need. For the better part of a decade, the collaboration has been giving these coats and slowly approaching the 10,000 milestone. This Friday, that goal will be achieved.
Operation Warm is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit that manufacturers high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. In addition to the Lincoln Fire Fighter’s Association, Operation Warm partners with groups around the country to help children in need.