Posted on November 16, 2014
by Larry

Firemen give winter coats to children

I was invited to stop by the Wheeling Fire Department yesterday to document charity event where firemen give winter coats to children in need. Firefighters amassed over 100 coats for children in their community with the help of Operation Warm Coats.

Firemen give winter coats to children — One of the neighborhood girls receives a new coat. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — A young girl provides some information for her new coat. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — This by receives some help with his new coat. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — On the right, you can see how happy mom is with her daughter’s new coat. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — The eyes of this boy tells the whole story. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — The event organizers. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — The firefighters were eager to make sure she had the right size. Larry Shapiro photo

Firemen give winter coats to children — Getting a helping had from a firefighter. Larry Shapiro photo