Operation Homefront
{{Short description|American non-profit organization}}
{{Infobox organization
| 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 families so that they can thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect."{{cite web|url=http://www.operationhomefront.net/aboutus|title=About Operation Homefront|website=Operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}} As of 2024, the COO and President is Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas.{{cite news |title=Operation Homefront Promotes Robert D. Thomas to President and Chief Operating Officer |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/operation-homefront-promotes-robert-d-thomas-to-president-and-chief-operating-officer-302078258.html |access-date=3 May 2024 |work=PRWeb |language=en}} The organization has an annual revenue of $40 million.{{cite web|url=http://cms.operationhomefront.org/media/678534/2017_oh_annual_report-web042318.pdf|title=Annual Report 2017|website=Cms.operationhomefront.org|accessdate=29 July 2018}} 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,{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://operationhomefront.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=Operation Homefront |language=en-US}} and it was granted an organization tax exempt status under the name Operation Homefront in 2005.{{Cite web |title=Operation Homefront, Inc - GuideStar Profile |url=https://www.guidestar.org/profile/32-0033325 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=www.guidestar.org}}
Operation Homefront has fulfilled over 38,000 requests from military families across the U.S., providing more than $22.5 million in relief through the Critical Financial Assistance program.
File:Operation_Christmas_for_Military_Families.jpg
Operation Homefront focuses their programming on financial aid, housing, and family programs for military and veteran families. Their programs include financial assistance for critical needs such as rent, utilities, and food assistance,{{cite web|url=http://mafa.operationhomefront.net/MafaQualify.aspx|title=Military Application for Assistance|website=Mafa.operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}} transitional housing,{{cite web|url=https://www.operationhomefront.org/custompage?Id=6255|title=Transitional Homes for Community Reintegration|website=Operationhomefront.org|accessdate=29 July 2018}} and permanent housing.{{cite web|url=https://www.homesonthehomefront.org/|title=Homes on the Homefront|website=Homesonthehomefront.org|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20170113_N_J__military_family_receives_free_home__It_s_called_winning_the_lottery_.html|title=N.J. military family receives-free home: 'It's called winning the lottery'|website=Philly.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://abcnewspapers.com/2016/06/20/veteran-receives-mortgage-free-home-in-coon-rapids/|title=Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Coon Rapids|first=Peter|last=Bodley|website=Abcnewspapers.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.salisburypost.com/2017/01/14/welcome-masons-ridge-army-couple-receive-new-mortgage-free-home-salisbury/|title=Welcome to 'Mason's Ridge': Army couple receive new, mortgage-free home in Salisbury - Salisbury Post|date=14 January 2017|website=Salisburypost.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2016/09/23/meritage-homes-gives-free-home-to-iraq-war-veteran.html|title=Meritage Homes Gives Free Home to Iraq War Veteran|website=Bizjournals.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/81077935-story|title=Operation Homefront provides mortgage-free home to Navy Veteran|website=Bizjournals.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}} They also coordinate recurring support programs include Star Spangled Baby Showers,{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2016/06/military_moms_and_expectant_moms_get_baby_shower_a.html|title=New, expectant military moms showered with gifts at joint base|website=Nj.com|date=9 June 2016|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.news4jax.com/positively-jax/military-moms-to-be-honored-welcomed-to-community|title=Community honors, welcomes military moms-to-be|first=Ashley|last=Spicer|website=News4jax.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}} Back-To-School Brigade,{{cite web|url=http://www.operationhomefront.net/custompage?Id=3260|title=Back to School Brigade - Free school supplies for military kids|website=Operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/205735/back-school-brigade-strikes-again|title=Back to School Brigade strikes again|website=Operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://m.kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/across_the_fort/operation-homefront-preps-military-kids-for-school-year/article_f060e3d0-63f4-11e6-92ef-6739347eb88d.html?mode=jqm|title=Operation Homefront preps military kids for school year|first=David A. Bryant Fort Hood|last=Herald|website=M.kdhnews.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}} Holiday Meals for Military,{{cite web|url=http://www.operationhomefront.net/holidaymeals|title=Operation Homefront - Holiday Meals for Military|website=Operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-military-families-holiday-meals-st-1215-20161214-story.html|title=200 military families treated to holiday meals through Operation Homefront|first=Yadira Sanchez|last=Olson|website=Chicagotribune.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://wavy.com/2016/12/05/operation-homefront-gives-free-meals-to-over-500-military-families/|title=Operation Homefront gives free meals to over 500 local military families|first=Emily|last=Satchell|date=5 December 2016|website=Wavy.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}} Holiday Toy Drive,{{cite web|url=http://www.operationhomefront.net/holidaytoys|title=OH Holiday Toy Drive: Help Make The Season Bright!|website=Operationhomefront.net|accessdate=29 July 2018}} and Military Child of the Year Award.{{cite web|url=http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/|title=Military Child of the Year|website=Militarychildoftheyear.org|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.militarytimes.com/story/life/2016/03/11/six-winners-named-2016-military-child-year-awards/81644870|title=America's top general says military kids are good for the force|first=Karen|last=Jowers|date=8 August 2017|website=Militarytimes.com|accessdate=29 July 2018}}{{cite news |title=HomeFront Brands sponsors Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year |url=https://www.kxan.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240430CL99840/homefront-brands-sponsors-operation-homefronts-military-child-of-the-year/ |work=KXAN Austin |date=30 April 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Witiak |first1=Krista |title=Operation Homefront now accepting nominations for the 2025 Military Child of the Year |url=https://www.fox21news.com/living-local/operation-homefront-now-accepting-nominations-for-the-2025-military-child-of-the-year/ |work=Fox 21 News |date=October 8, 2024}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Charity Navigator - Rating for Operation Homefront |url=https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/320033325 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=www.charitynavigator.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Operation Homefront charity review & reports by Give.org |url=https://give.org/charity-reviews/veterans-and-military/operation-homefront-in-san-antonio-tx-2700 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=Give.org {{!}} BBB Wise Giving Alliance |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Operation Homefront |url=https://charitiesforvets.org/charity/operation-homefront/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=Charities for Veterans |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.operationhomefront.org Operation Homefront]
Category:Organizations established in 2001