Operation Homefront

A nonprofit organization

$10,625 raised by 50 donors

100% complete

$10,000 Goal


Operation Homefront is there for our military families when they are in need by providing both short term and long term financial assistance and recurring family support.  Did you know that 1 in 4 junior enlisted military families faces food insecurities?  Or that 1 in 5 military families report having less than $500 in savings or no savings at all? Operation Homefront's comprehensive programs offer assistance to our families when they need it the most. 

Testimonials

Holiday Meals for Military Testimonial:  "I would like to express my gratitude for not only the tangible goods provided but the unspoken effort that went into coordinating this, making sure everything was ready, there was ample available, and [military] members were the focus. The volunteers were kind and having someone giving out things needed, to a group of people who often don't know how to accept because they are so use to giving, means the world. I was worried about feeling "judged" for being in need and I was put at ease immediately. It was graciously overwhelming. Many thanks. Truly." - HMFM Participant

Critical Financial Assistance:  "I can’t even begin to explain how your financial assistance has relieved immense stress for me and my family by keeping a roof over our head and ensuring that we have basic necessities such as water. Your assistance means the survival of me and my family, which means the world to us. "

Back-to-School Brigade Testimonial: "People assume military families make a lot of money, when in reality we don’t. Most of us are stay at home moms because we have one car, 2 or more kids, and daycare is beyond ridiculous. Operation homefront helps my family out a lot during the school year". 


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Mission

Operation Homefront's mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities that they've worked so hard to protect.

Background Statement

Operation Homefront is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive - not simply struggle to get by - in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. For over fifteen years, we have provided programs that offer: RELIEF (through Critical Financial Assistance and transitional housing programs), RESILIENCY (through permanent housing and caregiver support services) and RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT programs and services throughout the year that help military families overcome the short-term bumps in the road so they don't become long-term chronic problems. Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave OH 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability. At Operation Homefront, 92 percent of expenditures goes directly toward delivering programs and services to the military families who need it most.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Operation Homefront

other names

OH, Operation Homefront Rocky Mountains, Operation Homefront Colorado

Year Established

2002

Category

Military & Veterans Organizations

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

3724 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Headquarters

1355 Central Parkway S, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78232

Service areas

El Paso County, CO, US

TX, US

Phone

719-368-3898 7195290915

Other

210-659-7756 7195290915

Main Number

719-529-0915

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