OGDEN, Utah—Mountain America Credit Union in partnership with Operation Warm donated 425 brand-new pairs of shoes to students from Bonneville Elementary. 

Volunteers from both organizations were on site to personally help each student select shoes with the perfect fit in colors they loved—offering comfort, confidence, and smiles as they head into the warmer months.

​In Utah, approximately 8.5% of children live below the poverty line, highlighting the need for community initiatives like this one, the credit union said.

Operation Warm focuses on supporting children’s well-being by providing essentials such as coats and shoes—resources that bolster a child’s self-esteem, readiness to learn, and ability to thrive.

Meaningful Difference

“At Mountain America, we are committed to make a meaningful difference in the community,” MACU President and CEO Sterling Nielsen said in a statement. “The smiles we see on the children’s faces as they receive their new shoes are so heartwarming. Our partnership with Operation Warm enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children, providing them with not only essential footwear but also a sense of hope and belonging.”

Mountain America said it solidified its partnership with Operation Warm in 2019. Since then, the credit union has donated a total of 6,462 essential items—including 2,450 pairs of shoes—to under-resourced communities across their footprint.