Latest Operation Homefront Stories
ATLANTA, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today the launch of its "Doing Nation," a special spring initiative on Facebook that allows consumers to turn their outdoor projects into cash for a good cause. The program runs from April 12, 2012 through May 24, 2012, with the potential of up to $125,000 being donated to four nonprofit organizations serving U.S. military veterans and their families: Fisher House...
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Chevrolet and their Driving Midwest team, along with Operation Homefront have partnered with Chevrolet of Naperville, one of the leading Naperville, IL Chevy dealers, to collect items for a special baby shower for military moms. "Operation Precious Cargo" has challenged 11 teams in the state to help collect items that will be given to expecting military mothers in a celebration baby shower hosted by Chevrolet of Naperville....
Each Deserving Young Patriot Wins $5,000 SAN ANTONIO, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront today announced the five recipients of the 2012 Military Child of the Year® Award. The national non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance to military families annually gives the award to an outstanding military child from each military branch of service - Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. (Logo:...
Chase To Donate 100 Homes and Support to Nonprofit SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, today launched a partnership with Chase that will put at least 100 Wounded Warrior, military, and veteran families permanently into homes this year. The bank is providing the homes and other support to enable Operation Homefront to administer the "Homes on the...
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Outback Steakhouse Racing Team, led by #39 driver Ryan Newman, is the latest way Outback is supporting military service members through Operation Homefront. Fans can show their support of the military by texting "TROOPS" to 90999. With each text message, fans donate $5 directly to Operation Homefront. Go to www.outbacksteakhouseracing.com to learn more about the team. (Logo:...
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In support of our nation's wounded Soldiers, the Navy Federal Credit Union has contributed $5,000 to the Army Homefront Fund. Administered by Operation Homefront, the Army Homefront Fund provides emergency financial and other support to wounded Soldiers and their families. This contribution will aid wounded Soldiers as they recover and/or transition out of the Army. The Army Homefront Fund was established in March 2011 by a...
John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting Available for Interviews to Mark Milestone SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Operation Homefront, the non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, today announced that with this month's release of "CD for the Troops V," the series of albums will have been provided to 1 million service members, veterans, and military families. This fifth album includes songs from 11...
Deserving Young Patriots Will Win $5,000 SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront today announced the opening of the 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nomination period. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on April...
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter is providing financial support to military heroes and their families through a three-month Operation Homefront campaign. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110526/AQ10195LOGO) Operation Homefront is a national non-profit organization that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families of US service members and wounded warriors. For each consumer who signs up for various specified Charter services online at...
Working Together Will Make Both Organizations More Effective In Assisting Military Families SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) announce a commitment to collaborate on the provision of programs and services to military personnel and their families. The two leading military support organizations will refer those who need their services to each other based on available programs, allowing them to better serve those who...
