Operation Homefront
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Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides emergency assistance for military troops, the families they leave behind, and wounded warriors when they return home.[1] The organization raises funds to provide emergency, financial, and morale assistance to families while troops are participating in a tour of duty. Operation Homefront has more than 4,000 volunteers and two dozen chapters nationwide. Since its creation in 2002 by Meredith Leyva of CINChouse.com, and Amy Palmer, currently COO of the organization. Operation Homefront has met over 434,000 needs of military families and military personnel returning from duty.[2]
Achievements
- Operation Homefront served over 400,000 needs of military
- In 2010, we met 167,348 needs for military families, including active duty, Guard and Reserve members from all branches of service. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has provided more than $92 million dollars of funding to programs to benefit military families.
- Operation Homefront is featured in a new national campaign sponsored by Outback Steakhouse.
Operation Homefront has received the 4-star Charity Navigator rating,[3] the highest award offered.
References
- ^ "Operation Homefront: Supporting our troops and helping the families they leave behind". http://www.operationhomefront.net/. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ^ Mark Martin (2007-12-26). "The homefront: serving those left behind". CBNNews.com. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/290710.aspx. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
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