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Operation Homefront Selects Atlanta-Based, Dual Military Couple for Mortgage-Free Meritage Home

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Operation Homefront has provided more than $80 million dollars in home equity to military families.

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  • Operation Homefront has provided more than $80 million dollars in home equity to military families.
  • For more information about the Operation Homefront and Meritage Homes partnership, please visit HomesontheHomefront.org/Highlights or MeritageHomes.com/operation-homefront.
  • 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.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves Americas military families.

GNC Live Well Foundation and Operation Homefront Provide School Supplies to Military Families

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GNC Holdings Inc., a leading global health and wellness brand, today announced its GNC Live Well Foundation partnered with Operation Homefront to support military families for the upcoming school year.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GNC Holdings Inc., a leading global health and wellness brand, today announced its GNC Live Well Foundation partnered with Operation Homefront to support military families for the upcoming school year.
  • The GNC Live Well Foundation is committed to supporting our communities, including through education, said John Learish, SVP of Marketing at GNC and GNC Live Well Foundation Board Member.
  • During this years campaign, Operation Homefront will surpass 375,000 backpacks donated, saving military families more than $40 million in back to school expenses.
  • Operation Homefront is proud to partner with the GNC Live Well Foundation to serve Americas military families, said Pete Stinson, Senior Regional Director at Operation Homefront.

Operation Homefront Appoints Rod Essig to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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SAN ANTONIO, August 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, which has been serving America's military families since 2002, announced today that Rod Essig has joined the nonprofit's national board of directors.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, August 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, which has been serving America's military families since 2002, announced today that Rod Essig has joined the nonprofit's national board of directors.
  • He was also instrumental in building the Los Angeles-based operation into one of Music City's most formidable agencies.
  • "I am absolutely thrilled to announce Rod is our newest member of the Operation Homefront board of directors," said Brig.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Operation Homefront Names Andre Hawkins Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

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Monday, July 15, 2019
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Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America's military families since 2002, announced today that Andre Hawkins has joined the organization as its chief financial & administrative officer.

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  • Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America's military families since 2002, announced today that Andre Hawkins has joined the organization as its chief financial & administrative officer.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Andre to the Operation Homefront family as our new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer," said Brig.
  • He most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer for Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for over seven years.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Yesway Salutes America's Military with Donation to Operation Homefront

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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), President and CEO of Operation Homefront who attended the check presentation ceremony.

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  • ), President and CEO of Operation Homefront who attended the check presentation ceremony.
  • Thomas Nicholas Trkla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway, said, "At Yesway, we feel it is important to make meaningful contributions to the communities we serve.
  • In that spirit, not only have we donated $50,000 in support of all that Operation Homefront does for the brave Americans serving in our armed forces, but we invited Yesway customers to join us in supporting America's military and their families who serve on the homefront as well."
  • About Yesway Yesway is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.

Hyphen Solutions Creates a Unified Platform with BuildPro and HomeFront for Home Builders

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
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"I'm very pleased to announce that Hyphen's team has brought together BuildPro and HomeFront ahead of plan, so that builders can benefit immediately," says Dr. Felix Vasquez, CEO, Hyphen Solutions.

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  • "I'm very pleased to announce that Hyphen's team has brought together BuildPro and HomeFront ahead of plan, so that builders can benefit immediately," says Dr. Felix Vasquez, CEO, Hyphen Solutions.
  • "The integration creates a unified platform that provides real advantages in efficiency and business velocity in residential construction.
  • Builders using HomeFront can now streamline scheduling, procurement and communications across trades with BuildPro, the leading solution in our industry.
  • Hyphen Solutions provides more than 70,000 builders, installers and manufacturers with industry-leading supply chain scheduling, procurement, and collaboration solutions.

Operation Homefront and GNC Kick-Off 2nd Annual Live Well & Serve America's Military Families Campaign

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Last year, GNC and its customers raised $300,000 to support military families through Operation Homefront.

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  • Last year, GNC and its customers raised $300,000 to support military families through Operation Homefront.
  • The GNC Live Well and Serve America's Military Families campaign will help Operation Homefront provide its programs for relief and recurring family support, which among other things, provides school supplies for families.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to have the support of GNC and their caring customers for our second annual Live Well & Serve America's Military Families campaign, said Brig.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Operation Homefront Presents Cornerstone Award to Gina Collins

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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SAN ANTONIO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2019 Cornerstone Award to Gina Collins.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2019 Cornerstone Award to Gina Collins.
  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award for outstanding contributions toward the organization's mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families.
  • The award is reserved for those individuals who have helped Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers impact.
  • She selected Operation Homefront to be its charity partner and built an innovative fundraising platform, which quickly proved to be a success for both her company and Operation Homefront.

Operation Homefront Expands Transitional Housing Program to Houston

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Operation Homefront launched THCR in August 2018, thanks to a generous investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and support from The Home Depot Foundation and others.

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  • Operation Homefront launched THCR in August 2018, thanks to a generous investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and support from The Home Depot Foundation and others.
  • "Without (this program), people like Ravin and I would have to figure things out on our own and hope for the best, rather than having Operation Homefront bring hope to us," he said.
  • 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.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

SAIC Sponsors Washington Nationals Patriotic Series for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) and the Washington Nationals will jointly present the Washington Nationals Patriotic Series, a four-game series that honors the men and women who currently serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) and the Washington Nationals will jointly present the Washington Nationals Patriotic Series, a four-game series that honors the men and women who currently serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces.
  • The 2019 Patriotic Series includes the following games:
    During the Military Appreciation Day game, SAIC will recognize Feeding America with its partner Capital Area Food Bank , the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger.
  • For Memorial Day, SAIC will host Operation Homefront , a national organization that provides emergency assistance to military families.
  • In celebration ofIndependence Day, SAIC will recognize USO-Metro , which provides programs and services to military members and their families living and traveling throughout the Washington-Baltimore region.