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."[1] As of 2024, the COO and President is Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas.[2] The organization has an annual revenue of $40 million.[3] Operation Homefront only operates within the United States.
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| Type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Humanitarian |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia and San Antonio, Texas |
Region served | United States |
COO and President | Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas. |
History
editAfter 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,[4] and it was granted an organization tax exempt status under the name Operation Homefront in 2005.[5]
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.[3]
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,[6] transitional housing,[7] and permanent housing.[8][9][10][11][12][13] They also coordinate recurring support programs include Star Spangled Baby Showers,[14][15] Back-To-School Brigade,[16][17][18] Holiday Meals for Military,[19][20][21] Holiday Toy Drive,[22] and Military Child of the Year Award.[23][24][25][26]
Evaluations
editOperation Homefront has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid,[5] 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.[27][28] 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.[29]
References
edit- ^ "About Operation Homefront". Operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Operation Homefront Promotes Robert D. Thomas to President and Chief Operating Officer". PRWeb. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Cms.operationhomefront.org. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "About Us". Operation Homefront. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ a b "Operation Homefront, Inc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Military Application for Assistance". Mafa.operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Transitional Homes for Community Reintegration". Operationhomefront.org. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Homes on the Homefront". Homesonthehomefront.org. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "N.J. military family receives-free home: 'It's called winning the lottery'". Philly.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Bodley, Peter. "Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Coon Rapids". Abcnewspapers.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Welcome to 'Mason's Ridge': Army couple receive new, mortgage-free home in Salisbury - Salisbury Post". Salisburypost.com. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Meritage Homes Gives Free Home to Iraq War Veteran". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Operation Homefront provides mortgage-free home to Navy Veteran". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "New, expectant military moms showered with gifts at joint base". Nj.com. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Spicer, Ashley. "Community honors, welcomes military moms-to-be". News4jax.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Back to School Brigade - Free school supplies for military kids". Operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Back to School Brigade strikes again". Operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Herald, David A. Bryant Fort Hood. "Operation Homefront preps military kids for school year". M.kdhnews.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Operation Homefront - Holiday Meals for Military". Operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Olson, Yadira Sanchez. "200 military families treated to holiday meals through Operation Homefront". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Satchell, Emily (5 December 2016). "Operation Homefront gives free meals to over 500 local military families". Wavy.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "OH Holiday Toy Drive: Help Make The Season Bright!". Operationhomefront.net. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Military Child of the Year". Militarychildoftheyear.org. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ Jowers, Karen (8 August 2017). "America's top general says military kids are good for the force". Militarytimes.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "HomeFront Brands sponsors Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year". KXAN Austin. 30 April 2024.
- ^ Witiak, Krista (October 8, 2024). "Operation Homefront now accepting nominations for the 2025 Military Child of the Year". Fox 21 News.
- ^ "Charity Navigator - Rating for Operation Homefront". www.charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Operation Homefront charity review & reports by Give.org". Give.org | BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Operation Homefront". Charities for Veterans. Retrieved 2024-07-16.