Diversified Energy Partners with Operation Warm to Bring ~430 Winter Essentials to J.L. Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Longview, TX – October 12, 2026 – On Friday, Diversified Energy, a natural gas and oil company with operations in Texas, partnered with Operation Warm to provide brand-new shoes with socks to local children in need in Longview. The two organizations came together to host an event at J.L. Everhart Magnet Elementary School where Diversified employees distributed the winter essentials to students ahead of the colder months.
This initiative is part of Diversified Energy’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where it operates through philanthropy and volunteer engagement. It also marked the sixth year Diversified Energy has partnered with Operation Warm, reinforcing Diversified’s core value of community engagement and making a lasting difference for local communities where employees work and live.
“Every child deserves to feel warm, comfortable and ready to learn,” said Rusty Hutson, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diversified Energy. “Natural gas plays an important role in keeping families warm and communities running, and through our partnership with Operation Warm, we have the opportunity to extend that impact directly to students in the communities we call home. We’re proud to continue this partnership and help local children start the season prepared to succeed.”
“A brand-new coat or pair of shoes can make a meaningful difference in a child’s day, helping them arrive at school feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.” said Brenda Lee, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Operation Warm. “We’re grateful for Diversified Energy’s continued partnership and commitment to supporting children in the Longview community and communities across the country. Together, we’re helping ensure more students have the essentials they need to thrive.”
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About Diversified Energy Company PLC
Diversified Energy Company PLC is an independent energy company engaged in the production, marketing, and transportation of primarily natural gas related to its synergistic US onshore upstream and midstream assets.
About Operation Warm
Operation Warm is a respected national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering warmth, confidence, and hope to under-resourced children through basic need programs that connect them to vital community resources. For more than 25 years, Operation Warm and our esteemed supporters have utilized the powerful gift of brand-new coats and other essential clothing items to empower children and families in need. Together, we are transforming lives and making a lasting impact on communities across the nation.
To get involved, visit www.operationwarm.org