Tri-County United Way Leads Operation Warm Initiative to Bring Winter Warmth to Local Youth

Glens Falls, NY — January 21, 2026 — As winter deepens, Tri-County United Way is proud to lead a community partnership with North Country Subaru and Operation Warm to provide essential coats, shoes, and socks to children in need across Warren County, Washington and Northern Saratoga Counties.

Driving Hope Together: Operation Warm
Operation Warm is a national nonprofit dedicated to giving brand-new, high-quality coats and shoes to children facing hardship. The initiative offers not only physical warmth, but also emotional support: boosting confidence, encouraging social connection, and fostering hope for brighter futures. Through collaboration with caring individuals, community organizations, and corporate partners, Operation Warm strengthens the bonds of community while addressing urgent needs.

Tri-County United Way Coordinates Local Impact
Tri-County United Way is at the forefront of this initiative, coordinating volunteers, strategically distributing supplies to youth partners that need it the most, engaging local schools and facilitating coat distributions to ensure children across multiple districts receive the warmth and support they need during the winter months. This effort reflects the organization’s mission to improve the quality of life in the region through programs that address critical community needs.

Over the past three years, this program has supported children and families in partnership with the following organizations:

Community & Human Service Partners

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks

  • Family Service Association

  • Catholic Charities

  • North Country Ministries

School Districts & Educational Partners

  • Bolton Central School District

  • Cambridge Central School District

  • Corinth Central School District

  • Fort Edward Union Free School District

  • Glens Falls City School District

  • Granville Central School District

  • Hadley-Luzerne Central School District

  • Hartford Central School District

  • Abe Wing Elementary School

  • Kensington Road Elementary

  • Hudson Falls Central School District

  • North Warren Central School District

  • Salem Central School District

  • South Glens Falls Central School District

  • Warrensburg Central School District

  • Whitehall Central School District

Offering Confidence: Operation Warm
As part of Subaru of America’s national initiative, Operation Warm has provided more than 150,000 children nationwide with new coats, shoes, and socks. Locally, Tri-County United Way ensures that these resources reach children who need them most, building a stronger, more supportive community where youth can thrive.

Media Contact: Laura Jensen, Director of Community Engagement & Communications