Operation Warm

organization

Philadelphia, PA.

Description

This organization offers partnership with local nonprofits such as congregations to provide new coats, shoes, and sports bras to children in need. Operation Warm believes providing coats and other essentials offers both physical warmth and emotional warmth and confidence.

Congregations can partner with Operation Warm by raising funds or by sharing coats, shoes, and sports bras with children in need through a relevant ministry.

Features

Blog
Newsletter
Resources and information in Spanish
Case studies
Press kit
Wish list

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, care teams, community outreach ministry leaders

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Explore the case studies and host a fundraiser for Operation Warm as part of a youth group service project.
Complete the Operation Warm Wish List application to request essential items your congregation can distribute to children in need.

Updated: March 27, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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