About us
PASSION
KINDNESS
EMPOWERMENT
THE OGB MISSION
At Operation Give Back, our mission is to strive for educational equity and provide community outreach to students and families in need, inspiring all to realize their full potential and GIVE BACK to society.



Story
OUR FOUNDERS
The expansion of OGB into multiple programs came as a result of the Langstons’ observations during these first few months. When they noticed a lack of after-school snacks and food for certain students, they created the Food Pantry initiative. Later, when they identified a lack of resources for many students returning to school, they created the Back 2 School giveaway. Lastly, the Holiday Store was born from the needs of families struggling to provide holiday gifts let alone essential items, and it now proudly serves our community during the most wonderful time of the year.

Sheila Lichtenberg
Executive Director

Leanne Berke
Program Director
LEADERS
Board of Directors
The Operation Give Back Board of Director’s strive to ensure that every student has the opportunity to mature into their best selves educationally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and professionally.

Diane Adamec

Marilyn Clark

Jason Jones

Chad Reardon

Joan Fox
Training & Development

Jamie Charlton

Robin Lightner

Beverly Tharp
Procter & Gamble, Retired

Randy Lothrop
Sycamore High School, Retired

Beth Hill
Symmes Elementary School Counselor

Frank Forsthoefel
Superintendent Sycamore Community Schools, Retired