Oppenheimer is thrilled to be sponsoring Operation Warm for the fifth consecutive year this autumn, underscoring our steadfast commitment to giving back to the community. Mike Kelly, Director of Investments at Oppenheimer's Chicago office, has been a driving force behind our enduring support for Operation Warm, a charitable organization dedicated to providing new winter coats to underprivileged children in the Chicago area. Michael actively contributes to this initiative, and we're proud of the heartwarming impact that our partnership with Operation Warm continues to achieve.
A defining moment in our commitment to Operation Warm is the upcoming "Coats for Kids Charity Benefit Concert" to be held on October 13, 2023. Anticipated to attract over 200 guests, this event serves as a unifying platform for a compassionate community dedicated to positively influencing the lives of underprivileged children in Chicagoland Public Schools. Michael's unwavering dedication to the ambitious goal of distributing up to 2,000 coats to those in need is made attainable through the boundless generosity of our compassionate sponsors and individuals alike. The heartwarming concert will be held at the Valley Lo Club, nestled in the northern suburbs of Chicago, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both guests and beneficiaries.
Operation Warm is a national nonprofit organization with a noble mission: to provide winter coats and shoes for children in need. Over its 25 years of service, the organization has touched the lives of countless children throughout the country, donating approximately 5 million coats and over 200,000 pairs of new shoes in more than 1,800 communities. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the organization's unwavering dedication and the steadfast support of its partners.
Mike Kelly who joined Oppenheimer's Chicago office in 2018, brings a shared commitment to helping children during the harsh Chicago winters. His passion for this cause has been nothing short of inspiring.
This partnership with Operation Warm reflects the power of corporate social responsibility, community engagement, and individuals coming together to make a difference. Mike Kelly and the entire Oppenheimer team have exemplified the values of compassion and giving back, making winter a little warmer and a lot brighter for Chicago's children in need. Their dedication to Operation Warm is a testament to the positive impact that can be achieved when we all work together with a common goal: to spread warmth, happiness, and hope to those who need it most.