Ernst & young, llp operation breakthrough-1162

Operation Breakthrough

Who did you serve and what did you accomplish?

Approximately 12 EY employees helped with our annual volunteer half day where we clean and organize the Operation Breakthrough warehouse. Due to the economic situations of the families whose children attend Operation Breakthrough, they often have a need for household goods and furniture. The Kansas City community has been very generous and donates these much needed items. However, as the warehouse does not have paid fulltime staff, it often becomes disorganized, making it harder for the social workers to find and distribute the items that the families so desperately need. We assist by going in once a year to organize the donations, throw away items that cannot be distributed to the families, and try to create a system that will allow for ongoing organization of the warehouse.

What is your plan for an ongoing relationship with Operation Breakthrough?

There are many ways in which EY plans to stay involved with Operation Breakthrough. ► First, one of our partners, Kevin Boyer, is a member of the Board of Directors,

and also leads the Advisory Board, so he is able to identify areas where we are able to provide support.

► Second, Sara Strunk is involved with a young professionals group that organizes an annual event to raise funds for Operation Breakthrough. Last year was our first event and we look forward to making the event next year an even bigger success.

► Third, many EY members attend Operation Breakthroughs annual event and donate generously there.

► Fourth, many EY employees use the United Way as a way to donate directly to Operation Breakthrough, during the annual United Way event.

► Fifth, EY has remained committed to sending volunteers to Operation Breakthrough to provide whatever services are needed each year.

► Sixth, EY adopts Operation Breakthrough families during the holiday to make sure the children and adults in those families do not go without.

What would Operation Breakthrough do with the grant if they won it?

It would allow Operation Breakthrough to continue serving homeless children and other children who are most in need, by providing them: ► a full day of care,► education every weekday, ► nutritious meals, ► dental and health care, ► speech and occupational therapy, ► mental health programming, ► family support such as housing and job search assistance for parents, and ► aid from their food pantry, clothing closet, and warehouse.

Pictures of EY’s work at the warehouseSeptember 20, 2013

Putting together shelving is fun,


but sometimes you need an extra hand


Meanwhile on the other side of the warehouse..


the team was hard at work organizing pallet donations.


…and organizing more pallet donations.


…and still organizing pallet donations.


Others were a little more camera shy…

but everyone enjoyed helping a wonderful organization and we hope you will too!

Ernst & young, llp operation breakthrough-1162

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