Mountain America Donates $10,000 to Operation Warm, Gifts Shoes to Preschoolers in Pocatello

As a proud sponsor of Idaho State Athletics, Mountain America Credit Union committed to donating to a charity for every three-pointer and first-down completed by the Idaho State men’s basketball and football teams, respectively, during the past three seasons. This season, Mountain America selected Operation Warm as the recipient of its three-point and first down charitable programs. On May 4, 2021, Mountain America presented a check for $10,000 to Operation Warm for the 2021 football season, funding a shoe drive for Pocatello Head Start and Early Intervention programs. 

On May 4-6, 2021, Mountain America partnered with Operation Warm to donate a new pair of shoes and socks to every preschooler attending the Head Start and Early Intervention programs in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25. In Pocatello, 18.5% of residents live in poverty, which is well above the national average of 10.5%. Operation Warm’s Warm Soles program provides confidence and hope to children in need through the gift of brand-new shoes. The donation is just in time for summer break, giving children a brand-new pair of shoes to enjoy during the summer break. 

Through the Warm Soles program, Operation Warm has expanded its mission of providing coats to include shoes that inspire confidence and encourage outdoor play. Shoes are one of the most expensive items purchased by families for their children. The gift of brand-new shoes empowers children in need by sparking confidence and self-pride.