Operation Hope & Caring
We have a passion for kids. Help us raise money for children most affected by poverty. Funds will go towards helping kids with needed school supplies, winter clothing items and more.
Join us in helping kids to level the playing field!
47% of school kids need help paying for things many take for granted. This means they might not have money for school lunch, school supplies, winter boots, field trips, or washing their clothes. But you can help level the playing field by participating in some fun and practical ways. Join Levo Credit Union, Air Madness, and KELO in this great effort.
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Ways we've helped:
Each dollar provides for more of a well-rounded school experience for local elementary and middle school students who can't generally afford certain opportunities.
Kids can experience field trips which provide invaluable opportunities to learn proper social behavior and expand their vocabulary in ways that may not be possible otherwise. Additionally, this program enables children to access warm, clean clothing and receive lice kits when necessary. Many schools have been able to purchase washers and dryers which have aided in specific needs.
How can I participate?
We would love nothing more than to give thousands to help our kids. Here's how YOU can help!
Join the Perk-o-lation nation!
Funds will Be Raised for Operation Hope & Caring Starting January 2025.
Coffee lovers – caffeinate for a cause! We have coffee that serves a purpose, so pick up a bag that is sure to double your pleasure. You get to help kids while enjoying a flavorful cup of coffee. It's a special blend created by our very own local Eastside Sioux Falls Dunn Bros coffee.
$10 | Perky Coffee: Special 12 oz. bag of a medium roast blend of Perky. (Ground Coffee)
$20 | Big Frig Mug: 20 oz. mugs that keep hot things hot and cold things cold.
Coffee and mugs can be picked up at any Levo branch location.
100% of the gross proceeds will be donated to Operation Hope & Caring.
BOOTS AND PANTS - drop off
January - February
Give hope and warmth to kids in need. Levo is collecting snow boots and snow pants, as no child should have to go without them during these cold midwestern winters. Help by dropping off your donations at any of our Levo branches.
100% of the donations will be given to Sioux Falls Elementary & Middle Schools.
ATTEND THE AIR MADNESS EVENT
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10 A.M.-7 P.M.
You can help school children in need just by having fun! Bring your kids to Air Madness and receive discounts on admission and numerous concessions. Your entry fee to Air Madness on February 18 goes directly to 12 schools in the areas most affected by poverty to use in areas of greatest need. Activities include jumping, laser tag, and gaming. Plus, you only pay $25 for the whole day, and receive a $20 gift card for gaming at Union Social next door!
100% of the net proceeds will be donated to Operation Hope & Caring.
TESTIMONIALS
What better way to hear about Operation Hope & Caring than from the recipients themselves.
Stacy Stefani
Cleveland Elementary School Principal
Nikkie Duin
Anne Sullivan School Principal
Stephanie Jones
Hawthorne Elementary School Principal
It's so fun when we receive thank you notes from the kids we help! This class decided that many kids needed new socks, so each child receiving a pair, colored a thank you page to Operation Hope & Caring. Thanks for helping us make a difference! Even socks can help!