OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC
Organization Details
Mission Statement
BUILD STRONG, STABLE, AND SECURE MILITARY FAMILIES SO THEY CAN THRIVE - NOT SIMPLY STRUGGLE TO GET BY - IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY'VE WORKED SO HARD TO PROTECT.
Financial Information (2024)
Recent Progress (2026)
From March through June 2026, Operation Homefront sustained broad, multi-program delivery for military and veteran families while marking several significant milestones. The Holiday Meals for Military® program surpassed 86,500 individuals fed and expanded to year-round seasonal events, with summer registrations opening in May. The Military Child of the Year® Awards Gala in April honored the first all-female recipient class in 18 years, drawing national attention during Month of the Military Child. Housing programs remained active across multiple states, with a new transitional home funded in El Paso through Dollar Tree's $200M+ partnership and the Moreta family receiving a permanent home in Glen Mills. Five military spouses received full-tuition SNHU scholarships, and the Back-to-School Brigade® entered its 19th year with 50+ events planned nationwide.
Key Achievements
- 🎒Back-to-School Brigade® opened registration for over 50 events nationwide, mobilizing more than 4,000 volunteers to serve thousands of military children with free backpacks and school supplies.
- 🍽️Holiday Meals for Military event in Plain City, UT served over 400 military and veteran families with food, home essentials, and more, hosted by Kent's Market.
- 🏠Permanent Homes for Veterans and Transitional Homes for Veterans programs promoted available mortgage- and rent-free housing for military families transitioning to civilian life during National Homeownership Month.
- 👶Star-Spangled Babies® Shower in Virginia Beach provided military parents with essential baby items including swaddles and diapers, plus community connection and volunteer support.
- 👩💼Operation Homefront welcomed Meredith Lozar as Chief Impact Officer and Katie O'Brien as Senior Vice President of Brand, strengthening organizational leadership.