🎒 Helping Kids Start School with Pride — One Lemonade at a Time 🍋🚒

Operation Buddies in Uniforms is a special fundraiser led by the Riverdale Fire Department and local students who care deeply about their community. We're raising funds to help provide school uniforms for families in need at Riverdale Elementary School and College Park Academy—right here in our town.

Starting a new school year should be exciting, not stressful. But for some families, the cost of school uniforms can be a real burden. We want to change that. With your support, we can ensure that every student in our neighborhood walks into school feeling confident, included, and ready to learn.

On Saturday, August 16th, students and firefighters will team up for a lemonade stand fundraiser, selling refreshing drinks and a special limited edition treat from Manifest Bread to raise money for this cause. But if you can’t make it in person, this page is the perfect way to contribute.

A huge thank you to our amazing neighbors at 2Fifty BBQ and Manifest Bread for teaming up with us. This wouldn’t be the same without your support!

Your donation—no matter the size—will help:

✅ Purchase school uniform shirts, pants, and shoes

✅ Provide bookbags and basic supplies

✅ Show students they are supported by their community

We’re aiming to raise $1000 by August 20th so we can split the funds evenly between the two schools before the school year begins.

If you’re able, please donate today.

If you can’t give, share this page and help us spread the word.

Let’s suit up the next generation—together. 💛

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Thank you from the Riverdale Fire Department and all the young scholars you’re helping.

Operation Buddies in Uniforms

Operation Buddies in Uniforms: Because showing up starts with being equipped.