Military & Veterans

Military people dedicate their lives to serving in the armed forces for their country. Unfortunately, the physical and mental effects of war make the return home challenging for many military people.

Stats

23% of the homeless population are veteransEight percent of the general population can claim veteran status but nearly one-fifth of the homeless population are veterans

Military & Veterans

All Cause Activity

Since 9-11, I've gained so much respect for first responders and all the everyday heroes that rescue and protect us on a daily basis. It's a shame that the system around us creates the horror but we are blessed that the men and women who serve the community can give to us with such strength and cour...

Published 8 months ago
Posted by Hibiscus Slow

It has inspired me to appreciate our fire men for their bravery

Published 8 months ago
Posted by Joey Hodara
Donate your Beanie Baby Collection and save a troop's life!

We received the following letter from a Marine:
"I live with 17 Marines and Sailors in one room. Everyone got a package and everyone loved it especially the cookies and beanie babies. The cookies are excellent and the beanie babies help us out a lot ...

Expires Thursday, December 31st, 2020 12am
Hand knit or crochet scarves for the troops!

Nothing says home and love like a handmade scarf to keep our troops warm in winter. For details, see: http://opgrat.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/scarf-hat-cool-tie-project-details-materials-size-patterns/

Expires Thursday, December 31st, 2020 12am
We need your letters to the troops!

Our troops tell us the most cherished items in the packages are the personal letters of appreciation from Americans. We welcome as many letters as you can provide. We accept letters year-round. It will only take 5 minutes out of your day to write a l...

Expires Thursday, December 31st, 2020 12am
We need funds to pay the postage on our care packages!

Monetary donations to Operation Gratitude are used to pay for production, shipping and communication expenses required to send the care packages through the U.S. Postal Service. Our cost for each package averages $15. Operation Gratitude sends approx...

Expires Thursday, December 31st, 2020 12am
Operation Gratitude > Broadcasts

Welcome to our page! Operation Gratitude provides every American an avenue to express their appreciation to our Military. Check out our Website, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages to learn all the ways you can say "Thank You" to our Heroes in harm...

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 11am