As temperatures begin to drop, the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. stepped up to ensure children in need in our community stay warm this winter.
In a heartwarming show of generosity, this club recently donated dozens of brand-new high quality winter coats to kids from families who are struggling to make ends meet. These children attend Schaumburg’s Brightpoint Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center that offers early childhood care and education for kids age 6 weeks to 5.
This donation is inspired by the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, warm, and cared for. This was both a humbling experience and an opportunity for club members to make a difference in a child’s life.
Coats were purchased from Operation Warm and paid for through a combination of funds coming from the club’s fundraising efforts at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest, the receipt of grant money for this purpose from Rotary Dist 6440, with the balance being funded by our club foundation.
Thanks to Brian Bieschke who applied for the District Grant on our club's behalf and who coordinated the ordering of coats with both Brightpoint and Operation Warm.
We’ve been donating new winter coats to kids at this facility annually since 2011. That equates to more than 1,200 coats over 14 years. This annual initiative reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to its motto of “Caring About Kids & Community.” By combining practical help with heartfelt outreach, the coat donation not only met a critical need but also reminded families that they’re not alone.
