Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot donation for their generous of 700 new mens and womens winter parkas. As part of our 2017-2018 winter homeless outreach campaign they will be delivered to locations in NJ and PA serving our homeless veterans.
Jim, Leslie, Ray and Kris at the annual Morris County Homeless Connect at St Peters Episcopal Church with new winter clothing, toiletries and supplies.
Deacon Ray and Travis with his new bike from OPERATION CHILLOUT.
OPERATION CHILLOUT team Gene and Leslie at the Middle Valley Presbyterian Church annual giving fair.
Mallinkrodt Corp. team prepares emergency toiletry kits for the 2017-18 winter homeless outreach campaign. From left to right: Michael Arora, Silvana Demers, Michele Paquette, Kristin Cullen, Ray Chimileski, Sabrina Kassay, Jeannette Mammaro
Board members of the Newcomers and Friends Club of Central Hunterdon County present a generous donation supporting OPERATION CHILLOUT's outreach to homeless NJ veterans to Ken Steffan and Ray Chimileski.
Thank-you to the energetic team of AJ Gallagher & Co that recently donated water, t-shirts, hats, sunglasses & sunscreen for the 2017 OCO Summer Homeless Outreach Water Drive.The AJG Team from left to right are: Eileen O., Ted G., Joe C., Susan B., Tawana W., Rob C., Sandy H., Elias R., Veronica C., Marya M., Linda F., and Cheryl C. Kneeling is OCO Volunteer Stephen S.
Thanks to MILFORD LIONS CLUB for their generous donation toward our 2017 Summer Homeless Outreach Campaign and for agreeing to be a hole sponsor at our July 24th Black Bear Golf and Country Club fundraiser. Pictured are Tom Wicklow, Logistics Coordinator, with leaders of the Milford Lions Club.
A big thank you to Catherine and her DPR Construction Company team which collected a pickup truck full of cases of life saving bottled water and hundreds of new tees and caps for the 2017 Summer Homeless Outreach Campaign!
A big thank you to Full Moon Cycle and their generous riders. They collected 300 cases of water for the OCO 2017 summer homeless outreach campaign.
Many thanks to Full Moon Cycle - with 200 cases of bottled water collected in the first week of our 2017 summer homeless outreach campaign.
Kevin Murphy (top row third from right) was recognized for his outstanding efforts on behalf of veterans by the Union County Human Relations Commission. Kevin founded the NJ Veterans Chamber of Commerce and now is the OCO Union County Location Coordinator.
Ray and Tony at VFW Post 177, Rochelle Park, receiving homeless veterans day bags from Forest Elliott.
Thanks to our biker friends at Northwest Jersey Chapter Harley Owners Group for their support of our 2016-2017 winter homeless veterans outreach campaign.
A big thank you to St Luke Church, Long Valley, Girls CYO Basketball Team for their generous fundraiser donation to OPERATION CHILLOUT.
A big thanks to David's Country Inn, Hackettstown, who presented OCO team with a generous donation from their St Patrick's Day veterans benefit. L-R Executive Director Ray; Homeless Veterans Outreach Coordinator Tony; Chris and Jordan (from the inn); and OCO Logistics Coordinator Tom.
2016 Partner Award- OPERATION CHILLOUT Team thanks Czig Meister Brewery for their Veterans Day 2016 Fundraiser L to R Tom, Ray, Frank, Matt, Joe, Ken, Jim back row.
Paterson – Eva’s Village and Shelter staff receive women’s backpacks and winter supplies from CHILLOUT delivery team.
OPERATION CHILLOUT team delivers backpacks to staff and volunteers of homeless service drop-in center "Our Promise" in Morristown, December 21, 2016, on the 16th anniversary of our founding.
Thank you to Boloc Home for Funerals, Cresco, Pa. which donated 100 Christmas stockings filled with holiday gifts for homeless veterans for distribution by Operation Chillout - Pa.
Renee manager of Long Branch Harley Davidson presents 115 filled backpacks collected by Shoreline and Ocean County Harley Davidson riders to Deacon Ray for the 2016 annual winter homeless veterans outreach campaign. Thank you Ocean and Monmouth county riders - you're the best!
CHILLOUT Rapid Response Team Coordinator Al Compoly was recognized by the Middle Smithfield Township, East Stroudsburg, PA annual "person of the year" awards event. Congratulation to Al and all his good work.
CHILLOUT Rapid Response Team Coordinator Al Compoly was recognized by the Middle Smithfield Township, East Stroudsburg, PA annual "person of the year" awards event. Congratulation to Al and all his good work.
Members of the Social Justice Youth Ministry of the First Methodist Church of Reeders, PA filled 32 backpacks for OPERATION CHILLOUT annual winter homeless outreach campaign
BASF Veterans Employee Team launches annual backpack drive for homeless veterans. Leaders of the BASF-VET with OPERATION CHILLOUT at launch of their annual collection drive.
CLINTON ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS WINTER HOMELESS OUTREACH Tony, Ken, Ray and President Jim Murray at annual Clinton Rotary Club backpack drive meeting.
CLINTON ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS WINTER HOMELESS OUTREACH Club members prep a full case of backpacks for homeless veterans 2016-2017 winter outreach.
CLINTON ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS WINTER HOMELESS OUTREACH Lou Granados, Ken Steffan, Maj DeStefano, Ray Chimileski and President Jim Murray.
The Original Pocono Pub in Bartonsville, PA awards a generous donation to OPERATION CHILLOUT in support of Pennsylvania regional homeless veterans.
North Hunterdon Newcomers and Friends Club of Flemington present generous donation supporting outreach to homeless NJ veterans
THANK YOU! As result of the generosity of our many individual and community partners, this summer we collected and delivered more than 27,000 bottles of life-saving water and hundreds of new tee shirts and caps for our homeless brothers and sisters throughout NJ and northeast PA. Our final summer outreach was conducted over the Labor Day weekend and the 2016-2017 winter homeless outreach campaign begins in November, watch for announcements to come.
Thanks to Tramontin Harley Davidson dealership for their second summer collection of bottled water. This haul brought in 97 life saving cases. L to R Col. Ted, Chris, Maj. Tony, Deacon Ray, and Paul, service manager.
Kevin Murphy, founder of Veterans Chamber of Commerce-NJ with Tony and Ray. Thanks to Kevin and his many generous friends collecting cases of water, summer new clothes and toiletries. Also a big thanks to the students, teachers snd parents of Lincoln Elementary School, Roselle Park for their generous donation to support homeless veterans this summer.
The Original Pocono Pub, Bartonsville, Pa. annual salute to OPERATION CHILLOUT homeless veterans outreach. Great bands, barbecue, prizes, raffles, fun for all. All proceeds support OCO Pa. Outpost outreach programs.
St Virgil’s Church, Morris Plains yields generous summer outreach water drive L to R Jim, Fr Lance and Jane from parish, Ray, John, Tony and Tom
Flemington Home Depot donate an entire pallet of cases of water for the 2016 summer homeless outreach campaign. Many thanks for their generosity!
Young OPERATION CHILLOUT volunteers Leah and Lauren receive generous responses to their request for cases of water outside local supermarkets for the annual summer homeless outreach campaign.
Summer Homeless outreach Team with local community members at the Free Bridge overlooking the Delaware River across from Easton, PA.
OCO team Ted and Stephen at Free Bridge outreach.
Ministry member Donna and OCO member Leslie at Free Bridge outreach.
Patty Laguna and Carmella Resnick of the leadership team of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club delivers summer homeless outreach tee shirts, caps and a generous donation from their membership to Ray Chimileski.
Mel Kaufhold, Dcn. Ray, John Hennessey, Maj. Tony DeStefano receives very generous collection of cases of water, summer clothing and donations from long time faithful partners from St Jude Church, Budd Lake.
Summer Homeless Outreach Team delivers cases of life saving water and supplies to St. Josephs Social Service Center and the Elizabeth Coalition for Sheltering the Homeless. L to R Sgt. Tom Wicklow, Gene Daquila, Dcn. Ray Chimileski, Kris Hoffman, Leslie Chimileski, Jim Moore, Maj. Tony Destefano
Summer outreach in Paterson with Joe Iozzia and John Kennedy with riverside encampment residents.
Summer homeless outreach team delivers life saving water to SHIP – Samaritan Hospitality Interim Program in Somerville.
Delivery team in Hackensack at monthly hot lunch at Mt Olive Baptist Church.L to R Leslie, John, Major D, Joe, Deacon Ray, Ken, Gene
Team outreach at Tent City in Howell, just before the rains came.
Team outreach at Tent City in Howell, just before the rains came. L-R Tom Wicklow, John Hennessey, Ken Steffan, Stephen Serna, Ray Chimileski, Rev. Steve Brigham, Janice camp resident
Outreach team brings warm survival gear to Penn Station Newark
Pat and Jim Border of Mt Arlington Elks club donates warm sleeping bags and winter supplies for 2016 outreach campaign.
MAJ Tony Destefano receives generous gift of new warm clothing for winter outreach from NJ Elks Army of Hope veterans team.
Chillout Team distributes new warm clothing at Warren County Homeless Connect in Phillipsburg. Gina Blechman outreach worker at Community Hope with Leslie Chimileski, Chris Hoffman and MAJ Tony DeStefano
CHILLOUT winter delivery team receives truckload of filed backpack from St Jude Parish, Budd Lake.
BASF Veterans Employee Team presents supplies and backpacks for 2015 winter homeless veterans outreach. L to R Tom Wicklow, OCO Logistics; John Hennessey, OCO Location Coordinator; Stephen Serna, BASF; Ken Steffan, OCO Logistics; Joe Iozzia, OCO Treasurer; Ray Chimileski, OCO Executive Director; Pablo Lizarazo, BASF VET Employee Team Coordinator.
Plainfield Fanwood Rotaract members filling backpacks for annual 2015-16 winter outreach.
Carmela Resnick, President of the Plainfield Fanwood Rotary Club presents Ray with truck load of finished backpacks for winter outreach.
Sussex County Winter Homeless Outreach Newton Police Chief Michael S. Richards accepts winter emergency supply backpacks from Al and Judy Gruswitz, OPERATION CHILLOUT Sussex County Location Coordinators.
Many thanks to the students, families and staff at PORT COLDEN SCHOOL, Washington, for preparing backpacks for the annual winter outreach drive. PICTURED from L to R: Ken Steffan, OCO Logistics Coordinator; Reading Teacher, Michelle Cooper; and School Principal Michael Neu
North Hunterdon Rotary Club supports ‘Operation Chillout’ The North Hunterdon Rotary Club continues to provide support for homeless veterans through ‘Operation Chillout.’ Pictured, North Hunterdon Rotary Club President Carolyn Sepkowski presents a generous donation to Ray Chimileski (center) and Ken Stefan from ‘Operation Chillout.’ (courtesy photo)
VFW POST 3401 Morris Plains Supports 2015-2016 Winter Homeless Veterans Outreach campaign Post 3401 makes generous donation to OCO winter outreach campaign pictured L to R: OPERATION CHILLOUT Rapid Response Team member Jim Blair, Post 3401 Commander Jim Auriemma, Veterans Service Officer Ken Ruth, and OCO’s MAJ Tony DeStefano.
Hunterdon County Veterans Service Coordinator Sabrina Baarda presents supplies for the OCO 2015-2016 Winter Homeless Outreach campaign.
OCO PA Team at the Halloween bash at “Petrizzo’s Italian American Restaurant” to support outreach to homeless veterans throughout the Pocono area.
Pennsylvania Homeless Outreach Boost by K of C PA Veterans Outreach Coordinator Al Compoly (center) receives generous donation from (Left) Gene Halterman, Grand Knight for District 35 and Fr. John T. Butler, from Knights of Columbus Council 4084 of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
OCO Team loads 97 cases of life saving water for delivery to homeless veterans throughout NJ, collected by Tramontin Harley Davidson, Hope, NJ, from generous riders during their annual Wet the Vet water drive. L to R : Joe Brzezowski, MAJ Tony DeStefano, John Hennessey, Dcn. Ray Chimileski, Ken Steffans, kneeling with beard Paul, on tail gate Joshua Steffans.
CHILLOUT Summer Outreach Team presents St. Jude Parish, Budd Lake, with a Guardian Angel Award certificate for outstanding support of homeless NJ veterans. L to R: Jim Moore, Leslie Chimileski, Mel Kaufhold, Ray Chimileski, John Hennessey
Outreach team Jim Moore, John Hennessey, MAJ Tony DeStefano and Ray Chimileski with Sr. Jacinta Fernandes and teen volunteers from parishes in the Newark Archdiocese. OPERATION CHILLOUT summer outreach delivered 70 cases of water and dozens of sets of new tee shirts. caps, socks and toiletry items to the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless.
Many Thanks to Pioneer Trails Day Camp – West Essex YMCA Day Campers collected 30 cases of water and many caps and tees for the 2015 summer homeless veteran outreach campaign
BASF Employee Veterans Team members present backpacks for 2014-15 winter homeless veterans outreach campaign
75 backpacks received to assist homeless veterans this winter from BASF ready for deliveries.
For the second year since OPERATION CHILLOUT opened an Outpost in PA, the Youth Ministry Team of the Reeders Methodist Church collected supplies for cases of backpacks for the 2014-2015 winter homeless outreach campaign. Many thanks to theses caring and dedicated young adults.
North Hunterdon Rotary Club 5652, District 7510 supports 2014-2015 Winter Homeless Outreach Backpack Campaign The North Hunterdon Rotary executive board and officers generously presents a check to Ken Stefan and Ray Chimileski – OPERATION CHILLOUT from the annual Rotary charity triathlon event held at Spruce Run Reservation earlier this fall. The group also prepared and packed a case of 25 backpacks with new clothing and supplies for the upcoming homeless veterans outreach and deliveries.
