Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission 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.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

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  • Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
  • The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
  • This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.

CoreCivic Appoints Catherine Hernandez-Blades and Alexander R. Fischer to its Board of Directors; CoreCivic Also Announces Planned Retirement of Long-Term Board Member Donna Alvarado

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Both Ms. Hernandez-Blades and Mr. Fischer are expected to join various board committees in the future.

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  • Both Ms. Hernandez-Blades and Mr. Fischer are expected to join various board committees in the future.
  • "We are pleased to have Catherine and Alex join our Board of Directors," said Damon Hininger, CoreCivic's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Catherine brings decades of executive leadership experience in government relations, communications, and marketing in both the private and the public sectors.
  • Catherine also provides community support as a board member at several non-profits.

Operation Homefront Promotes Robert D. Thomas to President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced today that Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Thomas will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. He will leverage his military background and more than eight years of experience at Operation Homefront to lead programs, services, and the multi-functional teams across the organization that provide relief and recurring family support throughout the year to tens of thousands of military families.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced today that Brig.
  • Robert D. Thomas has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Thomas joined the Operation Homefront executive team in August 2015 following a nearly 31-year career of distinguished service in the Air Force.
  • "Bob has done a superb job as our Chief Operating Officer for the past 8+ years and is ready for this expanded role.

Local non-profits recognized through Choice Hotels' Your Community, Your Choice Program

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice program. This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities. The recipients of the grants, totaling $75,000, exemplify Choice Hotels' commitment to serving the communities where our owners and operators work and live.

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  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice program.
  • This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities.
  • "We are proud to recognize and celebrate the impact of these charities Choice hotel owners and operators nominated to receive grants," said Megan Brumagim, vice president, sustainability, Choice Hotels International.
  • The Your Community, Your Choice program is just one example of how Choice helps make that happen."

Operation Homefront Achieves Historic Goal with Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's Million Dollar Match Challenge

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National nonprofit Operation Homefront announced today, as it celebrates 22 years of serving America's military families, that, thanks to the generosity of many corporate, foundation, and individual investors, it has met a historic Million Dollar Match challenge provided by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation.

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  • In addition to this Million Dollar Match, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation has partnered with Operation Homefront since 2017, and previously provided Operation Homefront an amount in excess of $3.5 million to support its highly valued Critical Financial Assistance and Holiday Meals for Military programs.
  • "This match will allow Operation Homefront to do even more for our amazing military families," said Glenn Wilson, CEO of SouthStar, LLC and one of the campaign's Executive Committee co-­Chairs.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I cannot begin to thank the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation enough for their continued support over the past seven years highlighted by their Million Dollar Match challenge in support of Operation Homefront's United We Stand campaign," said Uli Correa, Operation Homefront board chair and Regional Vice President - Dallas, TX, Central Division, Walmart Stores US.
  • To find out more about Operation Homefront's United We Stand comprehensive campaign: operationhomefront.org/United-We-Stand .

Walmart.com customers "round up" to Spark Good for military families, helping raise more than $3.2 million for Operation Homefront

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced today that Walmart and its loyal customers raised over $3.2 million for the organization. From October 23 to November 30, Walmart engaged customers by matching donations 2:1 when customers donated to Operation Homefront and other veterans' charitable organizations at checkout on Walmart.com through Spark Good Round Up. This donation will make the New Year brighter for military families who are struggling to make ends meet.

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  • From October 23 to November 30, Walmart engaged customers by matching donations 2:1 when customers donated to Operation Homefront and other veterans' charitable organizations at checkout on Walmart.com through Spark Good Round Up.
  • This donation will help Operation Homefront provide relief and recurring support to military families facing various challenges.
  • Thanks to the support of partners like Walmart and their customers, Operation Homefront is able to serve tens of thousands of military families each year.
  • Spark Good Round Up and Registry provides ongoing opportunities for customers to support Operation Homefront and other charitable organizations when they shop at Walmart.com .

The Charles D. Schwetke Foundation Donates $100,000 to Operation Homefront's Transitional Homes for Veterans Program

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced today that The Charles D. Schwetke Foundation has awarded the organization a $100,000 grant to support the Transitional Homes for Veterans program in San Antonio.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced today that The Charles D. Schwetke Foundation has awarded the organization a $100,000 grant to support the Transitional Homes for Veterans program in San Antonio.
  • "Operation Homefront is grateful to The Charles D. Schwetke Foundation for their commitment to making a significant impact in the lives of military families who enter our Transitional Homes for Veterans program and want to establish roots in the San Antonio area," said Brig Gen Robert Thomas (USAF) Retired, Chief Operating Officer for Operation Homefront.
  • To date, Operation Homefront has placed families in the Transitional Homes for Veterans program in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and North Carolina.
  • The program currently has homes open for application in Arkansas, Florida, and Texas.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Semifinalists for Esteemed Military Child of the Year® Award

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the nomination of more than 700 outstanding military children from across the country, national nonprofit Operation Homefront is pleased to announce the 105 semifinalists for the 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award program.

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  • 105 semifinalists will be considered for the Military Child of the Year® Award which recognizes excellence in scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, and extracurricular activities among military children.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the nomination of more than 700 outstanding military children from across the country, national nonprofit Operation Homefront is pleased to announce the 105 semifinalists for the 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award program.
  • Finalists for the 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award will be selected in February by a panel of independent, volunteer judges.
  • The following are all the 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award semifinalists by service branch.

Meritage Homes Gives $3.3 Million In 2023 To Build Stronger Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., delivered on its brand promise of a Life.Built.Better.® in 2023 by contributing $3.3 million and through volunteerism.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., delivered on its brand promise of a Life.Built.Better.® in 2023 by contributing $3.3 million and through volunteerism.
  • Further, Meritage contributed $1.8 million to fund educational opportunities in Arizona and Florida.
  • “One of Meritage’s core values is ‘Start with Heart.’ We recognize our commitment extends beyond delivering quality, affordable homes, to building stronger communities in our markets,” said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes.
  • We look forward to continuing to support efforts that help communities thrive.”
    Meritage’s 2023 philanthropic efforts include:
    Contributed over $175,000 to No Child Hungry .