The answer to the long-asked question of whether U.S. veterans receive free housing is often believed by civilians to be yes. This misconception is rooted in assumptions of veteran benefits by those who have not had personal experiences with the realities of military service. While some programs, like ours, offer housing assistance, the reality for many veterans and their families, who seek to keep a roof over their heads, is much more difficult. In fact, homelessness among veterans remains an issue, despite various governmental and nonprofit efforts.

For military families, the typical joyful holiday season can bring unique challenges. Frequent relocations, deployments, and financial strain can make it difficult to celebrate the holidays.  Operation Homefront dedicates itself to easing these burdens by providing holiday help to veterans and military families during this special time.  In this article, we will look at how … Continued