Winter Coat Distribution for Children in Need

Three hundred underpriviledge children in the county will receive winter coats this year, through Operation Warm.

The county's Homeless Education Office staff members pre-identified the public school children who will receive coats. They will select the coats at this event, and distribute them to the families.

Operation Warm is a national initiative, and it will have served one million children total by the end of this year.

The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department and the University of Maryland are also working together for the program.

Operation Warm, Inc. a nationwide initiative, striving for every child wearing a new winter coat to be healthy, able to attend school regularly and develop strong self-esteem.