Operation Homefront

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American non-profit organization

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FieldValue
nameOperation Homefront
logoFile:OH17-wikipedia_graphic_300x300.jpg
typeNonprofit
purposeHumanitarian
headquartersArlington, Virginia and San Antonio, Texas
region_servedUnited States
leader_titleCOO and President
leader_nameBrig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas.
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| name = Operation Homefront | logo = File:OH17-wikipedia_graphic_300x300.jpg | type = Nonprofit | purpose = Humanitarian | headquarters = Arlington, Virginia and San Antonio, Texas | region_served = United States | leader_title = COO and President | leader_name = Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas.

Operation Homefront is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2002 to serve ill or injured veterans and their families. It is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and Arlington, Virginia. The organization's stated mission is to "build strong, stable, and secure military and veteran families by improving their financial, emotional and social well-being." As of December 2024, the President and CEO is Rear Admiral Alan Reyes, U.S. Navy, Retired. The organization has an annual revenue of $50 million. Operation Homefront only operates within the United States.

History

After the events of September 11, 2001, there was an increased strain on military service members and their families. Operation Homefront was formed as a response, and they began providing emergency assistance for U.S. troops and their families. It was founded under the name CincHouse.com Inc. in 2002, and it was granted an organization tax exempt status under the name Operation Homefront in 2005.

Operation Homefront has fulfilled over 63,000 requests from military families across the U.S., providing more than $44 million in relief through the Critical Financial Assistance program.

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Operation Homefront focuses their programming on critical financial assistance, housing, and family programs for military and veteran families. Their programs include financial assistance for critical needs such as rent, utilities, and food assistance, transitional housing, and permanent housing. They also coordinate recurring support programs include Star Spangled Baby Showers, Back-To-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Holiday Toy Drive, and Military Child of the Year Award.

Evaluations

Operation Homefront has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, meaning it is in the top 0.1% of non-profit organizations nationally in terms of transparency. It is highly rated on Charity Navigator and meets all charity accreditation standards of the Better Business Bureau. However, Charities for Vets does not recommend giving to Operation Homefront based on their 2022 Tax Report indicating they spend higher than the recommended amount on overhead costs.

References

References

  1. "About Operation Homefront".
  2. "Operation Homefront website".
  3. "About Us".
  4. "Operation Homefront, Inc - GuideStar Profile".
  5. "Military Application for Assistance".
  6. "Transitional Homes for Community Reintegration".
  7. "Homes on the Homefront".
  8. "N.J. military family receives-free home: 'It's called winning the lottery'".
  9. Bodley, Peter. "Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Coon Rapids".
  10. (14 January 2017). "Welcome to 'Mason's Ridge': Army couple receive new, mortgage-free home in Salisbury - Salisbury Post".
  11. "Meritage Homes Gives Free Home to Iraq War Veteran".
  12. "Operation Homefront provides mortgage-free home to Navy Veteran".
  13. (9 June 2016). "New, expectant military moms showered with gifts at joint base".
  14. Spicer, Ashley. "Community honors, welcomes military moms-to-be".
  15. "Back to School Brigade - Free school supplies for military kids".
  16. "Back to School Brigade strikes again".
  17. Herald, David A. Bryant Fort Hood. "Operation Homefront preps military kids for school year".
  18. "Operation Homefront - Holiday Meals for Military".
  19. Olson, Yadira Sanchez. "200 military families treated to holiday meals through Operation Homefront".
  20. Satchell, Emily. (5 December 2016). "Operation Homefront gives free meals to over 500 local military families".
  21. "OH Holiday Toy Drive: Help Make The Season Bright!".
  22. "Military Child of the Year".
  23. Jowers, Karen. (8 August 2017). "America's top general says military kids are good for the force".
  24. (30 April 2024). "HomeFront Brands sponsors Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year". KXAN Austin.
  25. (October 8, 2024). "Operation Homefront now accepting nominations for the 2025 Military Child of the Year". Fox 21 News.
  26. "Charity Navigator - Rating for Operation Homefront".
  27. "Operation Homefront charity review & reports by Give.org".
  28. "Operation Homefront".

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