Thumbs up for Giving Tuesday

Posted by Emily Myers on December 2, 2014

Renee Koener gives a thumbs up to her left holding coats are Anne Pounds, Ann Ferrara, and Mary Pat Lynam

Renee Koener gives the thumbs up for giving to Operation Warm. As its program development manager, Koener explained that Operation Warm provides “more than a coat.” Koener told of the joy in children who receive what might be their first piece of new clothing ever. Her story was well-received by another local organization, Neighbors In Business.

Thom McGurn presents check to Renee Koener. Bob Pounds holds coat. On far right Mary Pat Lynam and next to her Harriet Weiss display coats that will go to needy children — Thom McGurn presents check to Renee Koener. Bob Pounds holds a coat. On far right, Mary Pat Lynam and Harriet Weiss also display coats that will go to needy children.

Neighbors began a collection that resulted in the presentation of a check for $500 today, also known as Giving Tuesday. Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, charities ask folks to consider making donations to nonprofits in lieu of purchasing commercial items for the holidays.

Neighbors In Business is a group of representatives of 35 local businesses - from painters to travel agents - who meet weekly to network. For more information, visit http://www.neighborsinbusiness.org/

Operation Warm was recently featured in a Chadds Ford Live article, which can be viewed at https://chaddsfordlive.com/2014/11/24/nonprofit-warms-small-bodies-big-hearts/.

About Emily Myers

Emily Myers has lived and worked in Chadds Ford for over thirty five years. She founded the parent company of Chadds Ford Live, Decision Design Research, Inc., in 1982. ChaddsFordLive.com represents the confluence of Myers' long time, deep involvement in technology and community. Myers was a founding member of the Chadds Ford Business Association and currently serves on its board of directors. Her hobbies include bridge, golf, photography and Tai Chi. She lives with her husband, Jim Lebedda, in Chadds Ford Township.