Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront has teamed up with DRiWaterstone to find our next Vice President of Individual Giving. If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please head here to learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/ezTCE2sZ #Hiring #LifeAtOperationHomefront

In sixth grade, Richard McDonald watched the events of 9/11 unfold, inspiring him to join the Marines later. After serving in Afghanistan, he returned to civilian life as a single dad to three, navigating both parenting and the effects of PTSD. When his HVAC system failed, leading to overwhelming utility bills, Richard turned to Operation Homefront. Through our Critical Financial Assistance program, he received the $9,301 he needed to replace his HVAC. Richard is happy to report that his utility bill is now just $170 a month, ensuring his family stays safe and comfortable. “I’m so grateful,” Richard said. “I didn’t have to stress about coming up with the money. I make enough to get by and feed us, but I just wasn’t able to get the money together for a new system. It is nice to have an organization to help out in bad times.” Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e_bRbrEJ #MilitaryFamilies #Community #Veterans

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for all our military families, particularly those who may be spending the holiday apart. While many gather around the table with loved ones, we remember those serving far from home, ensuring our safety and freedom. We are so grateful for the dedication of our military members and their families. Wishing you all a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving, no matter where you are! #MilitaryFamilies #Thanksgiving #Gratitude

Operation Homefront spread some holiday magic at this year's Holiday Meals for Military® event in Albuquerque! 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: 🎁 Grocery gift cards to ease holiday shopping 🧸 Toys & board games 🍫 S'mores kits for cozy family nights 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: 🎅 A visit from Santa himself 🎨 Crafting fun 🧁 Cupcake decorating 🥤 Warm hot cocoa & coffee from Stan's Coffee and Scones. Together with our partners and volunteers, we are spreading holiday cheer to our service members and their families during this special season. #MilitaryFamilies #HolidayCheer #VeteranSupport

💫🤝GivingTuesday is fast approaching, offering a moment to pause and give back during the busy shopping season. This year, we're especially grateful to our partner Procter & Gamble for their generous $50K match, helping double the impact in support of our mission at Operation Homefront. Interested in helping us serve military families in need? Head here to learn more and donate: https://lnkd.in/eR--7HuP #GiveBack #MilitaryFamilies #SocialImpact #VeteranSupport

One week left to nominate a military child for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🎊 Military kids don’t just support their families—they serve alongside them. They face frequent moves, long deployments, and endless challenges with resilience and courage. Now’s the time to honor their hard work and achievements! Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year® Awards celebrates these young individuals. If you know a military child aged 13-18 who shines through their leadership, volunteerism, or strength, nominate them by December 2, 2024! Winners will receive: 💰 $10,000 to pursue their dreams 💻 A new laptop to help them excel 🎉 A trip to Washington, D.C., including the prestigious Awards Gala https://lnkd.in/ercZ-HzW #Award #MilitaryFamilies

We’ve wrapped up another incredible Turns for Troops season with United Rentals! 🚗💨 This year, our drivers went above and beyond, turning every lap into support for military families. Thanks to their efforts, we raised $100,000 to help veterans and their loved ones build strong, stable, and secure futures! A huge shout-out to our drivers, United Rentals, and all of you who cheered them on. Our wheels are already turning in anticipation for the next season! #VeteranSupport #MilitaryFamilies #UnitedRentals

We're thrilled to take you behind the scenes of an amazing day at M&T Bank Stadium! As part of our partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, Safeway, and Coca-Cola Consolidated, we rolled out the red carpet for 30 new and expecting military families, showering them with love, support, and essential baby supplies! 🎉👶 We provided them with essentials such as pack-and-plays, gift cards, meal kits, jerseys, polar bear blankets, stuffed toys, and more!🍼👶 Military parents-to-be often face challenges like being far from family support or tight finances. Through this event, we helped ease some of those pressures by ensuring these families have the supplies they need to welcome their little ones. Thank you to our amazing partners for making this special day possible! #MilitaryFamilies #Gratitude #WhatInspiresMe

Facing medical retirement after battling breast cancer, Kasia, her husband Steven, and their children joined the Transitional Homes for Veterans program in 2021, uncertain of their next steps. With mounting medical bills, reduced income, and the financial strain of transitioning to civilian life, they struggled to find stability. Everything changed when Kasia learned her family had been accepted into the program, providing them with rent-free housing and the tools to build financial security. “It was like the world fell off my shoulders,” Kasia said. Over the next two and a half years, they reduced debt, built savings, and gained the financial education needed to take control of their future. This year, the Adamietz family completed the program and purchased their new home in Ocala, Florida. Kasia reflects, “Operation Homefront gave us a chance to breathe and become homeowners.” We sincerely thank the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation for investing in our essential programs, enabling Operation Homefront to build strong, stable, secure military families for years to come. The Transitional Homes for Veterans program doesn’t just provide housing—it offers a lifeline, helping military families like Kasia’s achieve financial independence and stability. The program also creates a generational impact by teaching families critical skills in budgeting, saving, and financial planning. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/enajFM8K #MilitaryFamilies #Community #Veterans

👀 Peep these beautiful bouquets! Our friends at Crayola Flowers sent beautiful red, white, and blue bouquets to all of our Transitional Housing (Villages) military families in honor of Veterans Day! 🌹💙 These patriotic flowers brought joy and warmth to the day, reminding families of our appreciation for their service, dedication, and sacrifice. Thank you, Crayola Flowers, for helping us celebrate our military community in such a creative and meaningful way! Visitors to the Crayola Flowers website have the opportunity to support organizations and causes they care about - including Operation Homefront and our mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families – simply by sending flowers. #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #HolidayCheer