Children Warmed by Generosity of Exelon Employees

Barth Elementary staff and students with some of the winter coats being donated by employees Exelon's Limerick Generating Station through Operation Warm.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.

Many Pottstown School District students do not have access to necessary winter apparel, but thanks to a local company, they have the winter coats that they need. 

Exelon Limerick Generating Station employees have been donating coats to Pottstown students for the past six years through the Operation Warm program. 

This year, 182 coats will be distributed to students in all four elementary buildings and the middle school.

“I’ve been working with Operation Warm to supply coats to families on behalf of Exelon Limerick Generating Station for the past five years,” said Donna Christman. “It’s a very rewarding experience to see the smiles on the children's faces when they receive their coats for the winter.”

School principals and staff appreciate that their students are equipped with warm enough clothing, and the students show gratitude. 

“A couple students commented that they received jackets last year and demonstrated their appreciation to get a jacket that fits them” said Ryan Oxenford, Barth Elementary School Principal. “I think it’s an incredible example of generosity for an organization to reach out to our community and offer to provide assistance in some basic needs which helps families, especially at this time of year.”