‘Seasoned’ Military Mom Grateful for Baby Shower Gifts, Resources Sara L’Heureux may not be a military veteran, but with a husband serving in the Navy and five children – including one set of twins – and their sixth baby due soon, she’s certainly a veteran military mom. And like military veterans, experienced moms also can … Continued
Holiday Meals Program Offers Support for Military Family Army veteran Joe Boyer enlisted in the Army in 2009 when the recession caused his security system contracts to dry up and he wanted to find stability for his family. His wife, Jessica, learned about nonprofit Operation Homefront when they first became a military family. The first … Continued
Operation Homefront Honors Veterans Day with 11 Days of Impact Campaign San Antonio, TX – This Veterans Day, as Americans show their gratitude for the dedication and service of our nation’s military members past and present, national nonprofit Operation Homefront is launching its annual 11 Days of Impact campaign to ensure those families who have … Continued
Operation Homefront Provides Air Conditioning Repair Keeping Veteran’s Daughter Safe from Heat Army veteran Sean Brown began noticing problems with his air conditioning unit at the beginning of summer. By the end of the time a heat wave was engulfing the country, including where he lived in Missouri, the air conditioner was broken. His daughter, … Continued
Guardsman Feels Safer and Calmer After Replacing Windows A billboard for the National Guard caught Sarah Davis’s attention in 2007. She was a single mother of two young sons, and she felt like she was in a dead-end job. After visiting with a recruiter, Sarah embarked on a service career that, so far, has spanned … Continued
Operation Homefront Relieves Holiday Financial Stress for Military Families through Nationwide Toy Drive with Dollar Tree Dollar Tree customers can purchase and donate toys at stores nationwide through Nov. 30 SAN ANTONIO – For the 17th consecutive year, Dollar Tree customers are invited to purchase holiday toys for distribution to military children across the country. … Continued
Veteran Grateful for Support after Two Decades of Service Space Force and Air Force veteran Scott Ginn is a planner. But he found that trying to map out his transition to civilian life after more than 20 years in the military was much harder than he had anticipated. Scott and his wife, Michelle, knew they … Continued
Water Mitigation Makes Home Safer for Air Force Veteran Sarah Serrano had always wanted to join the military but had been nervous about making through basic training. After the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, Sarah continued her internal debate and in 2008 decided to enlist in the Air Force. “I … Continued
Operation Homefront Assistance Comes Full Circle for Marine Veteran Five years had passed between their phone conversations, but Marine Corps veteran Larry McAfee instantly recognized the voice of Operation Homefront caseworker Kerry Shumake when she called him this summer. Larry initially talked to Kerry in 2018, when he reached out to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial … Continued
Marine Veteran Grateful for Stability During Transition Marine Master Sgt. Jesus Castañeda is transitioning out of the military after 21 years. His retirement date is expected in January 2024. Starting over after the military can be disconcerting and stressful for service members. Jesus is grateful to have been accepted into Operation Homefront’s Transitional Homes for … Continued
