Operation Homefront

Last week, some incredible Chobani employees gathered at their Orlando conference to make a difference, packing 250 “Baking Smiles” kits! These thoughtful kits, filled with kitchen essentials will be distributed to military families during our Holiday Meals for Military® events in November and December. 🥧🍴 Chobani has been an incredible partner since 2018, raising over $4.5 million and leading in support of our Holiday Meals for Military program, which has provided over 190,000 meals to date. Thanks to their continued generosity, we can help military families thrive by providing critical financial assistance and much more! We couldn’t be more grateful for their ongoing partnership and commitment to our mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families! #Gratitude #PartnershipThatMatters #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranSupport

We're overjoyed to share some heartwarming moments from our recent collaboration with CSX! Together, we are 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 with a life-changing surprise: their mortgage or rent is being paid for the month! 🏡❤️ Housing is a rising concern and a significant financial burden among the military community. The emotions on these families' faces are palpable—tears of joy and relief as they realize the burden of financial stress has been lifted! Thank you, CSX, for deeply caring about our military families and standing alongside us to make a monumental impact! We appreciate everything you do! #CSXPrideInService #VeteranSupport #MilitaryFamilies #SocialImpact

🎉 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞! 🎉 Great news, Operation Homefront military families! The MyOH system is now fully restored and ready for you to use for applications and event registrations. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the upgrade! Jump back in and be sure to register for one of the Holiday Meals for Military® events in your area!

Today, we celebrate 249 years of honor, courage, and commitment from the brave men and women in the Navy who serve our nation at sea. From defending our shores to ensuring freedom across the globe, the Navy continues to protect and serve with excellence. 🚢 We are incredibly proud of the many Navy veterans and their families we’ve had the honor of supporting through our programs. Thank you for your service! 🤗 #Navy #Veteran #Military

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tina Baiza thought her baby days were behind her—until a surprise pregnancy at age 40. As a single mom with three children, Tina felt overwhelmed. That’s when she found Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies® program. Through the support of CSX and other partners, Tina and other expectant military moms received essential baby supplies at a special event in Baltimore. The experience not only provided much-needed resources but also a sense of community and support! "I’m just so grateful they took the time to do this for us," Tina shared. "The donations were greatly appreciated, and it helps take off a lot of the burden. You could see it on everyone’s face—everyone was glowing." Since 2008, Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies program has helped over 21,000 military families ease into parenthood with vital baby supplies. Read more on Tina's story at https://lnkd.in/eEJZHcFF #MilitaryFamilies #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

🚨 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🚨 Operation Homefront military families - The MyOH system we use for applications and registering for events will undergo a significant upgrade starting at 9:00 PM CST on Friday, October 11. During this time, the system will be temporarily offline. We expect it to be back online by Saturday, October 12, but services may be intermittent throughout the maintenance window, which runs until Sunday, October 13. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your experience! 🙌

A few Operation Homefront team members had the privilege of attending the Military Influencer Conference in Atlanta, GA, this week, where they engaged in meaningful discussions with industry experts about the most pressing challenges facing the military community. It was an inspiring opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can work together to share resources, provide support, and make a difference for those who selflessly serve. Thank you, Military Influencer Conference, for bringing us all together. We're wrapping up this week feeling energized and grateful for this experience. 🤗 #MilitaryFamilies #Support #Gratitude #MIC2024

Army veteran LaSaige Francis found herself in a tough spot, struggling to secure housing and financial stability, after 12 years of service. With her car still overseas and disability pay delayed, LaSaige faced homelessness, relying on motels and friends to keep her family safe. With the support of Operation Homefront's Critical Financial Assistance program, LaSaige was able to pay $5,000 for her first month’s rent and security deposit, as well as $300 in food assistance, helping ease the burden during such a challenging time. "Operation Homefront gave me hope," LaSaige shared. "I never gave up because they gave me that encouragement, knowing someone supported me." With a safe place to call home, LaSaige can now focus on her future. She’s studying business administration online and plans to graduate in 2026. She hopes to return as an intern at a law firm where she previously worked. Our gratitude goes out to donors, whose generosity makes a difference in the lives of our military families. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/emCHPZh9 #WhatInspiresMe #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans

𝗣𝗢𝗩: You show up to one of Operation Homefront's Holiday Meals for Military® events, and the warmth of your community surrounds you as volunteers and staff fill your trunk with all the fixings for a delicious holiday feast. 🍗🥕🥖 Through this program, military families—who are often stationed far from loved ones—receive all the groceries needed to prepare a traditional family meal. This program delivers holiday cheer and much-needed support to those who serve our nation with selfless dedication. Thank you to Kent's Market for making this one so great! 🎥 Watch the video to witness the smiles, gratitude, and unforgettable sense of community that make these events unique! #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranSupport #Community #SocialImpact

We recently joined the team at Impossible Foods in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unforgettable event! The day started with a tribute to the heroes we lost on 9/11, as we observed a moment of silence in their honor. We then had the opportunity to thank Impossible Foods for supporting Operation Homefront programs, like Critical Financial Assistance, which help our military families thrive, not simply struggle to get by. Together, we packed 100 Chili Kits, each including coupons for free Impossible products, recipe cards, and handwritten notes of appreciation for our military families. The National Guard stepped in to help, ensuring the meal kits reached service members and their loved ones. Thank you to everyone at Impossible Foods who made this meaningful day "possible." #MilitaryFamilies #ImpossibleFoods #Community #PartnershipThatMatters