Army National Guard Veteran Seeks Critical Financial Assistance following COVID-19 Job Loss Veteran Tamara Newton has never been late on bills. But as one of the 6 million Americans who had to file for unemployment after being laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was unable to pay her rent, plus some of her … Continued
Veteran Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Hughs did everything right. He planned for the future, landed a good civilian job as a teacher after he was medically retired from service, and he saved for retirement. In fact, he had approximately $150,000 in savings. He gave back to his community in Thornton, Colorado, volunteering for a variety … Continued
Urgent Assistance Helps Wounded Warrior with Housing during Covid-19 Pandemic As spring break wrapped up for Antonio Garcia, the Army veteran looked forward to getting back to Fisher College in Boston to finish his sophomore year and move closer to his degree in business management. Antonio had enlisted in the military in 2014 and worked … Continued
Back-to-School Brigade Helps Military Family Stretch their Budget Codie Maile describes herself as an Army brat. Ten years ago, when her husband, also named Cody, decided to enlist in the Army, she knew even better than him what to expect. The moves, deployments, and stretching a budget. She was ready for the adventure. The couple … Continued
Guest blog by Angela Costa, Community Investment Analyst, CSX CSX and Operation Homefront: A Conversation about Service, Support…and More Service! As part of CSX’s Pride in Service initiative, which is focused on supporting the military community, veterans and first responders, I’ve been fortunate to volunteer at some really moving events that not only touched my … Continued
Army Major Richard Star enlisted in the military in 1988 and after 30 years of service he was still going strong until a terminal cancer diagnosis in June 2018 changed everything. His career and way of life was over. He and his wife, Tonya, moved into housing at Walter Reed where he started treatment. While … Continued
As a full-time caregiver for her veteran husband, Amy Miracle does not get a lot of time to herself. That is just one reason she decided to attend a recent Homefront Celebration in Nashville. The event is an opportunity for military spouses to meet new friends, enjoy good food and entertainment, and have a night … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. Operation Homefront to give over 14,000 meals in 2019 Holiday Meals for Military® program SAN ANTONIO – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, will kick off its annual Holiday Meals for Military … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. PulteGroup’s Built to Honor Program Awards Mortgage-Free Home to Dual Military Family in Time for Thanksgiving Tampa –A local U.S. Navy veteran and his family will be receiving the gift of a lifetime on Nov. 15. Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class … Continued
For media inquiries, please contact Mike Lahrman at communications@operationhomefront.org or call (210) 202-1243. Procter & Gamble Employees assemble 1,000 Comfort Care Kits for military families at Great American Ballpark CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that builds strong, stable, and secure military families, was honored to join more than 200 Cincinnati-area Procter & … Continued
