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Operation Homefront and Hire Heroes USA launch website to assist underserved veterans with career services and financial assistance

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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The website offers personalized support to assist with career coaching, resume writing, mentoring, mock interviews, job sourcing, and financial assistance.

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  • The website offers personalized support to assist with career coaching, resume writing, mentoring, mock interviews, job sourcing, and financial assistance.
  • Operation Homefront and Hire Heroes USA are conducting targeted outreach to communities identified through Walmart's America at Work report to increase services available in these areas and help these clients achieve financial independence.
  • Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that empowers US military members, veterans and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
  • Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles.

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. Join Forces Again to Help Military Children Start Strong and Stay Strong for Back-to-school

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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Dollar Tree is thrilled to join our generous customers to partner with Operation Homefront for the 13th year to ease the back-to-school transition for military families, said Chelle Davis, Dollar Tree spokesperson.

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  • Dollar Tree is thrilled to join our generous customers to partner with Operation Homefront for the 13th year to ease the back-to-school transition for military families, said Chelle Davis, Dollar Tree spokesperson.
  • We look forward to the opportunity to work alongside Operation Homefront to provide support for military families who selflessly serve our country, so that they can start strong and stay strong this back-to-school season and beyond.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves Americas military families.
  • Operation Homefront launched Start Strong, Stay Strong, a national brand campaign in March 2021.

Meritage Homes in Partnership with Operation Homefront Breaks Ground on a Home for a Military Family In Tampa, Florida 

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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This is the eighth\xc2\xa0year Meritage Homes has built and donated new homes to military families through the Operation Homefront\xe2\x80\x99s Permanent Homes for Veterans\xc2\xa0program.\nThis home will be built near Tampa, Florida in the new Bristol Meadows community in Zephyrhills.

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  • This is the eighth\xc2\xa0year Meritage Homes has built and donated new homes to military families through the Operation Homefront\xe2\x80\x99s Permanent Homes for Veterans\xc2\xa0program.\nThis home will be built near Tampa, Florida in the new Bristol Meadows community in Zephyrhills.
  • With easy access to downtown Tampa, it is in close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and employment centers.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe couldn\xe2\x80\x99t be happier to be able to thank military families with donated homes for all that they do for all Americans.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America\xe2\x80\x99s military families.\n"

First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Students Across America to the Nation's Capital in Discovery Education's City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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Virtual Field Trip, extraordinary students from families served by Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, will ask those maintaining our national treasures questions of interest to all students.

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  • Virtual Field Trip, extraordinary students from families served by Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, will ask those maintaining our national treasures questions of interest to all students.
  • This event will air on Discovery Family later that week and in Spanish on Discovery Familia on Friday, May 28th at 12 PM ET.
  • Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America\xe2\x80\x99s military families.

Walmart Foundation Awards Hire Heroes USA and Operation Homefront Grant to Reach Underserved Veterans and Invest in Diversity

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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"Operation Homefront and Hire Heroes USA are vital organizationsdedicated to fueling the transition back to civilian life, and I am honored to be able to play a role in supporting that critical mission.

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  • "Operation Homefront and Hire Heroes USA are vital organizationsdedicated to fueling the transition back to civilian life, and I am honored to be able to play a role in supporting that critical mission.
  • "Thanks to the Walmart Foundation, we will be able to connect those in need with free career resources that are proven to lead to better outcomes.
  • We are excited to team up with Operation Homefront because of the great work they do for our communities.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America\'s military families.

GOLO Partners with Operation Homefront to Support Health and Wellness Initiatives for Military Families

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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NEWARK, Del., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOLO , the pioneering wellness solutions company, announced a $10,000 donation to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit dedicated to building strong, stable, and secure military families.

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  • NEWARK, Del., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOLO , the pioneering wellness solutions company, announced a $10,000 donation to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit dedicated to building strong, stable, and secure military families.
  • The effort continues the company's commitment to supporting community-based health and wellness initiatives throughout the U.S.
    "We're happy to support the important work of the team at Operation Homefront," says Jennifer Brooks, President, GOLO, LLC. "
  • By connecting the American donor community with military families, Operation Homefront is able to help families overcome many of the challenges inherent in military life.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Operation Homefront Launches 'Start Strong, Stay Strong' Campaign to Highlight Mission to Strengthen and Support Military Families

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Today, 'Start Strong, Stay Strong' has evolved and is aimed at increasing awareness of Operation Homefront's impactful mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families and to actively engage Americans with opportunities to celebrate the military families in their community, and to help champion their success.

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  • Today, 'Start Strong, Stay Strong' has evolved and is aimed at increasing awareness of Operation Homefront's impactful mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families and to actively engage Americans with opportunities to celebrate the military families in their community, and to help champion their success.
  • "I am excited to join Operation Homefront's Start Strong, Stay Strong campaign and share my military story, my family life, my Paralympic experience, and my suggestions on how we can all start strong and stay strong," said Stockwell.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.
  • Operation Homefront launched 'Start Strong, Stay Strong,' a national brand campaign in March 2021.

Operation Homefront announces eight recipients for the 2021 Military Child of the Year® Award

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, today announced the eight recipients of the esteemed 2021 Military Child of the Year Award, the nation's premier recognition of the outstanding achievements of our military children.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, today announced the eight recipients of the esteemed 2021 Military Child of the Year Award, the nation's premier recognition of the outstanding achievements of our military children.
  • The eighth award is the Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation, presented by global technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.
  • The 2021 Military Child of the Year Award recipients are as follows:
    Innovation (Air Force): Emma Remley, 17, Papillion, NE
    Pratt & Whitney is the presenting sponsor of our virtual celebration.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Operation Homefront announces 2021 Military Child of the Year® semifinalists

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, is pleased to announce that 95 military children from across the U.S. and overseas have advanced as semifinalists in Operation Homefront's 2021 Military Child of the Year Awards program.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, is pleased to announce that 95 military children from across the U.S. and overseas have advanced as semifinalists in Operation Homefront's 2021 Military Child of the Year Awards program.
  • "Operation Homefront does a fantastic job at recognizing the challenges associated with growing up as a military child, and I'm very thankful for that.
  • The following are all the 2021 Military Child of the Year Award semifinalists by service branch.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Choice Hotels Re-Enlists With Operation Homefront For Third-Straight Year To Support Military Families

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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The partnership between Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront allows the leading nonprofit to continue supporting the critical financial needs of military families, including rent payments, car and home repairs, food, utility bills, grocery assistance and more.

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  • The partnership between Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront allows the leading nonprofit to continue supporting the critical financial needs of military families, including rent payments, car and home repairs, food, utility bills, grocery assistance and more.
  • - Last year, Choice and Operation Homefront launched the "Choice Salutes" campaign for Veterans Day weekend, where a portion of proceeds from hotel reservations were donated to military families.
  • Operation Homefront has fulfilled nearly 44,000 requests for assistance since 2011, providing military families with more than $28 million in critical financial support.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.