Deep Military Roots Guide Manager of Housing Operations Meet Deb, Operation Homefront’s Manager of Housing Operations. She has a deep military connection having served for four years in the U.S. Navy, from 1986-1990, and experienced Navy life as a spouse and dependent while her husband served for more than 12 years. Deb’s father-in-law served 36 … Continued
Texas Veterans Commission Provides Impactful Support for Operation Homefront’s Transitional Housing Program San Antonio, Texas — For the third year in a row, the Texas Veterans Commission has awarded San Antonio-based Operation Homefront a $100,000 grant for the national charity’s San Antonio Transitional Housing-Villages program. Operation Homefront’s Transitional Housing-Villages program provides a supportive environment for … Continued
Operation Homefront Assistance with Window Replacement Helps Army Veteran Joshua Grant had an infant daughter when he enlisted in the Army, and he saw serving in the military to support his family. He worked as an artillery mechanic and earned the rank of specialist before his career was cut short because of injuries he suffered … Continued
Operation Homefront and CSX Help Military Families Prepare for Back-to-School San Antonio, Texas — As families nationwide look ahead to the next school year, CSX will join Operation Homefront for the fourth year to assemble and distribute more than 1,000 backpacks and essential school supplies to military children in Jacksonville, Florida; Clarksville, Tennessee; and Tampa, … Continued
Backpack Drive Lightens the Load for Army Family with Six Children Caley Lewis faced the start of the school year for her six children with a pending move across base and her husband deployed overseas. Receiving school supplies for the five boys and one girl through Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School Brigade program came as a huge … Continued
Navy Veteran Ready for Civilian Life After Stay at Operation Homefront Village The Navy offered a path out of poverty for L. Nicole Henderson. Enlisting meant forgoing a scholarship to Florida State University, but the military would provide a roof over her head, three meals a day, and two checks a month. She never enjoyed … Continued
Ryan Preece and United Rentals Race to Help Military Families Military families were on NASCAR driver Ryan Preece’s mind with each lap during the Tennessee Lottery 250 race on June 25, in Nashville, Tennessee. Each time Ryan zipped around the 1.33-mile track at the Nashville Speedway, his sponsor, United Rentals, donated $50 to Operation Homefront. … Continued
