Operation Chillout Inc

“Travel 1,419”

“Meals and entertainment 2,522”

“Fundraising 295”

“Supplies 2,973”

“Depreciation 1,180”

“Outside Services 41”

“Clothing, Supplies Other Outdoor Gear-Summer Campaign 18,468”

“Clothing, Supplies Other Outdoor Gear- Winter Campaign 112,267”

“Lodging for Vets 9,253”

“Other Supplies for Vets 1,652”

“Insurance 4,616”

“Communications 1,695”

“Dues Subscriptions 570”

“Service Fees 619”

“Training 295”

“Equipment 772”

“Equipment Beginning of year 5,904, End of year 4,724”

“Part III-Primary Purpose-Promoting and advocating for sustainable solutions for the multifaceted nature of poverty and homelessness.”

“Operation Chillout OCO continues to focus its attention and resources on the homeless community by providing needed clothing, toiletries, food and water to this population throughout New Jersey and Monroe, North Hampton, Pike and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvaina. OCO partnered with many veteran, fraternal, community and religious organizations to collect supplies and clothing. Many corporations also donated funds, water, and clothing in support of OCOs mission. OCO coordinated with homeless shelters, local soup kitchens, and temporary housing projects to distribute these supplies. OCOs volunteers spent over 4,000 man hours collecting, organizing, packing and distributing these supplies and clothing . During the Summer Outreach Campaign OCO volunteers distributed clothing over 1,100 tee shirts and 600 hats, toiletries, sun and insect protection products, food and 30,000 bottles of water to over 600 homeless individuals at 30 separate locations. The Winter Outreach Campaign delivered over 650 backpacks filled with new winter clothing, toiletries, hats and scarfs. OCO volunteers also participated in the NJ annual Point in Time Survey and Homeless Connects program in Warren County. Volunteers distributed over 900 winter clothing items to the participants. Participants also received counseling on how to obtain essential services through the various Social Service agencies.”

“Operation Chillouts Homeless Veterans Team continues to educate the public about the plight of the homelesss veteran and their unique needs. OCO has noted that on average 1 out of 5 homeless persons that their teams have encountered are military veterans. The Homeless Veterans Team held workshops at various veteran organizations, community groups, law enforcement agencies, municipal agencies, fraternal organizations, and colleges to educate the public of the continuing veteran homeless issues facing our society. In addition OCO partnered with several NJ Sheriff departments to assist law enforcement in the handling of incidents involving homeless veterans. OCO also has a Homeless Veterans Rapid Response hotline that veterans can call when they are in crisis or need help finding services in the community. The Team has helped homeless veterans obtain services and benefits through the Veterans Administration as well as obtain housing and income assistance. OCO organized a family picnic fundraiser -Vets Summer Fest 2014- to increase public awareness about homeless veterans and their unique issues. The event attracted hundreds of individuals and families from the surrounding communities continuing to educate the public on the plight of homeless veterans.”