Operation Homefront
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Operation Homefront is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization which provides emergency assistance for military troops in the United States and abroad. [1] The organization raises funds to support the troops and the families they leave behind when participating in a tour of duty. Operation Homefront also provides support to injured military personnel when they return home. Operation Homefront has more than 4,000 volunteers and 31 chapters nationwide. Since its creation in 2001, Operation Homefront has helped over 45,000 military families and military personal returning from duty.[2]
[edit] Achievements
- Operation Homefront to date has raised over 5 million US dollars.
- Over 20,000 care packages delivered to soldiers in the US and abroad.
- Operation Homefront has raised $450,000 for food relief programs.
- Operation Homefront is featured in a new national campaign sponsored by Jim Beam.
[edit] References
- ^ Operation Homefront: Supporting our troops and helping the families they leave behind. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
- ^ Mark Martin (2007-12-26). The homefront: serving those left behind. CBNNews.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
