Longview – October 18, 2026 -- Diversified Energy distributed approximately 430 winter essentials to students at J.L. Everhart Magnet Elementary School in Longview, Texas, in its sixth consecutive year partnering with national nonprofit Operation Warm.
Employees hand out new shoes and socks ahead of colder months
The event took place on a Friday at the school. Diversified Energy employees gave brand-new shoes with socks to local children in need. The natural gas and oil company operates in Texas.
Sixth year of partnership tied to community engagement
Diversified described the initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to philanthropy and volunteer engagement in the communities where it operates. The company said the six-year relationship with Operation Warm reinforces its core value of community engagement.
Chairman Hutson links natural gas to household warmth
Rusty Hutson, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diversified Energy, said, "Every child deserves to feel warm, comfortable and ready to learn." He added that natural gas plays an important role in keeping families warm and communities running. He said the partnership extends that impact directly to students in the communities the company calls home.
Operation Warm cites school readiness as program goal
Brenda Lee, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Operation Warm, said new coats or shoes help children arrive at school comfortable, confident and ready to learn. She thanked Diversified for its continued support of children in Longview and in communities across the country.