Arrival/departure - Family member guest passes to gate
Family members who want to accompany a military service member being deployed to the boarding gate or greet them returning from deployment at the arrival gate may receive passes to enter the secure area of the airport. Interested military family members should contact their air carrier representative at the departure/arrival airport for proper local procedures. OWAH's note: It might be wise to make inquires in advance, or to arrive early in the event that you encounter uninformed airline representatives.
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Bible, devotional - National Day of Prayer Task Force
The world of a military family changes when a service member is deployed. Families find themselves alone having to deal with fear, anger, and depression while the spouse they’ve counted on for love and support serves thousands of miles away. In order to help these families walk through these challenges, the National Day of Prayer Task Force has partnered with Biblica (formerly International Bible Society) to offer the Military Family Support Kit – which includes a special edition Finding Hope Beyond the Battle (NIV Bible) and a Psalm 91 “Warrior’s Prayer” devotional.
Finding Hope Beyond the Battle brings you stories of military spouses and the fear, anger, loneliness, and other challenges they have faced. This special edition NIV Bible, developed specifically for military families, points to our greater hope beyond all personal and political battles. Study notes will help you explore the unfolding drama of God’s story, summarized in five acts. It also has a dictionary/concordance included.
Psalm 91 has been called “the Warriors Prayer” and has been adopted by many of our military units as a source of strength and comfort as they serve. This devotional is a valuable resource that goes through the verses one by one, explaining the meaning of the words. Testimonies are also offered by troops and family members sharing stories of Godly protection they received as they leaned on His word.
If you are a soldier, family member of a soldier, or a military chaplain, these resources are made available by the generosity of friends and partners who support the ministry of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.
Bible, devotional - Operation Worship
Military spouses on the home front can receive a free Bible from Operation Worship.
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Blue Star Card Program (Army)
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) Blue Star Card Program is a Family and MWR discount and activity card for Spouses and Families of combat deployed Army Soldiers. The Blue Star Card Program includes:
- Everyday benefits, to give Spouses an extra discount at FMWR facilities
- Childcare benefits, to give families a break through Child, Youth & School Services Programs
- Special events/activities to provide the opportunity for family members of deployed Soldiers to have some fun while their Soldier is away
Currently available at:
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Little Patriots Embraced Family Deployment Package
The LPE Family Package was designed for our military families. It is our goal to deliver this package to each family dealing with deployment. It is our way of saying how much we love and appreciate them for their service and sacrifice. Items in our package can offer emotional and psychological support for family members. Research shows that items similar to those in our package help meet these needs for people in similar stress-related situations.
LPE Family Deployment Package contents:
- USA Patriot Bear Quilt /Wall-hanging (for the home of every military family)
- Baby Blanket (custom designed soft receiving blanket to hold each baby born in a family of our military)
- Little Patriot Bear (designed for this program and for the arms of all children in the military)
- "We Care" Magnet (holds a card with important phone numbers for assistance)
- Ink Pen (to write their loved one)
- CD (soothing and relaxing music for the family as well as returning service member)
- Adult Writing Journal (a way to express thoughts and feelings)
- Childs Writing Journal (a drawing and writing journal for children)
- Large Tote Bag (for the items)
Mission Heart Hug
Mission Heart Hug, the nation's only program of its kind, offers you a way of saying thanks by providing you the opportunity to prepare a shoebox gift for a military spouse.
The vision and goal of Support Military Spouses is to provide every U.S. military wife or husband whose spouse is deployed on foreign soil with a shoebox filled with gifts of a pampering and encouraging nature. We partner with the military to distribute the shoebox gifts.
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Childcare, respite - NACCRRA (National Association of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies)
NACCRRA is working with the U.S. Military Services to help those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. Through several innovative civilian/military efforts between the Services, NACCRRA and Child Care Resource and Referralagencies (CCR&Rs) are building the quality and capacity of child care throughout the country
Childcare, respite - Sittercity
Sittercity is America's largest and most trusted online source for in-home caregivers with over 1 million nationwide caregiver profiles. Your Sittercity membership gives you online access to local caregivers with profiles that include pictures, parent reviews, references, background checks and more. The Sittercity program is funded by the DoD and is available to you at no cost. Register on Sittercity and find local sitters and military subsidized care providers.
Sittercity Helps You Find:
- Babysitters! For after-school, hourly care, school vacations, deployment and PCS, extended work hours, special needs children, and anytime you need a sitter
- Nannies! For full and part time, infant and young child care
- Certified CDH/FCC care providers
- Care providers who are authorized access to an installation
- Elder care companions, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors
Military fmilies can have a Sittercity membership at no cost! Sittercity memberships are funded by the DoD to help you find local sitters and military subsidized child care providers. Memberships are available to Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force families. Activate your membership today!
Childcare, respite - YMCA Military Outreach Initiative
Deployment can be a stressful and uncertain time for our nation’s servicemen and women and their families. In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.
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Stephen's Touch
The Stephen Ministries is a non-denominational ministry that provides a one-on-one confidential listening ministry. Since starting in 1975, more than 9,000 congregations from over 100 denominations are involved in Stephen Ministry. These congregations come from all 50 states in the U.S.A, 9 Canadian provinces and 21 other countries.
Stephen Ministers care for people who are suffering some difficulty or trauma in their lives. Stephen Ministers don't give advice and they don't proselytize. If the person receiving care wishes, the Stephen Minister may say a prayer during the session for them but that is totally optional.
The caring listening is being offered to spouses, parents, adult children and siblings of those who died or those who are dealing with separation due to military service. Please pass this information along to others who would benefit from the caring listener.
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These "computer" listings are specific for deployment - more computer resources for military families are found at this LINK.
Computers for Heroes (Military Family Support)
Military Family Support is going to giveaway computers to help our American Heroes, their families and all families who support them! This is an important component of the Military Family Support plan to help millions of Americans.
Operation Homelink
Operation Homelink™ provides refurbished computers to the spouses or parents of junior enlisted (E1 –E5) U.S. deployed service men and women enabling email communication with their loved one deployed overseas. We offer this service on behalf of our donor corporations as a way to demonstrate their support of our brave men and women serving our country.
Operation Homelink is not able to accept individual requests for computers nor send single computers to individual families. Operational cost efficiencies enable us to maximize the families we can “connect” by only sending computers in bulk (usually 50+) to units that recently or will soon deploy. Because our donor corporations designate the recipient units or bases, (usually located near their headquarters), our program provides a simple, non-cash method to support their local military community.
To learn more, view Operation Homelink's Program Overview.
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ACE - American Council on Exercise
The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is honored to support Joining Forces, a national initiative that gives back to our service members and their families. We are committing to provide 1 million fitness services hours to activated reservists and National Guard members and their immediate families. Effective June 1.
HealthClubs.com
The IHRSA Joining Forces Network is honored to support Joining Forces, a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give American service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. The IHRSA Joining Forces Network will offer free memberships to immediate family members (ages 13 and older, where applicable) of actively deployed reservists and National Guard members. Effective June 1.
YMCA Military Outreach Initiative
Deployment can be a stressful and uncertain time for our nation’s servicemen and women and their families. In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.
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Free home alarm systems for military families
If you or someone close to you is currently deployed or may be deploying in the future, we would like to ensure the safety of their family.
Protect Our Troops will do this by providing:
- Free Alarm System for your Home
- Free Upgrades for your Current Alarm System
- Home Alarm Fee Reimbursement
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Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides a little piece of mind to deployed and injured service members with our home and appliance repair program. We offer assistance with the unexpected, routine home repair in partnership with community members willing to donate materials and services. We also provide home modifications as needed by our injured service members.
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Free green space maintenance during a deployment (Green Care for Troops)
Lawn and landscape maintenance becomes a definite hardship when a family's major breadwinner is on active duty away from home. GreenCare for Troops is designed to show the green industry's concern for this situation, helping affected families maintain their homes' green spaces.
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Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides military families coping with deployment and injury recovery assistance with local moves. We can provide the physical labor or a moving company to assist a family with the huge undertaking that a move can be. We rely on volunteers and community partners to provide this much-needed service to military families.
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Operation Hi Honey! - Free fine art canvas on your anniversary
Canvas on Demand wants to honor our troops who are deployed overseas… and their spouses who are holding down the home front. Operation Hi Honey will award hundreds of our deployed men and women a free fine art canvas, printed from a favorite photo, which will be presented to their Honey on their anniversary. It’s a way for soldiers to say I love you… and it’s a way for Canvas on Demand to say to our troops, Thanks for a job well-done!
Operation Hi Mom! - Free fine art canvas on Mother's Day
Operation Hi Mom awards hundreds of our deployed men and women a free fine art canvas, printed from a favorite photo, which will be presented to their moms on Mother’s Day. Deployed soldiers can simply go to a specially-designed webpage to submit a request, write their mother an endearing message, and upload a photo. It’s a way for soldiers to say to their mom, I love you…and it’s a way for Canvas on Demand to say to our troops, Thanks for a job well-done!
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Operation It's Me! (Soldiers' Angels)
With the support of Soldiers' Angels, Artist Susie Allen of Colorado provides beautiful pencil or charcoal drawings of deployed service members as gifts of love and appreciation for their parents through Operation It's Me.
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USO and Rocketlife
This amazing new program is designed to provide comfort and support for our troops stationed anywhere with an APO/FPO or MPO mailing address. You can make a 20 page soft cover photo book using your own digital pictures and send it to your family and friends far from home. Each free book can contain approximately 50-60 photos. The USO even pays for the shipping! It’s a $17 value, ABSOLUTELY FREE*.
Each book is 5 x 7 and includes 20 pages (additional pages available at extra cost). It's designed to be lightweight and fit neatly into fatigue cargo pockets. It’s a great way to share memories of home with those far away. The number of free books is limited, so create yours NOW. It’s fast, fun and unbelievably easy!
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Hearts Apart
HeartsApart.org was created to keep families connected while our military men and women are serving abroad. Through the efforts of our community's finest photographers, HeartsApart.org provides our soon to be deployed servicemen and women with pictures of their spouses and children. The photographs are printed on waterproof and durable bi-folded cards, which fit securely in their uniform pocket. HeartsApart.org believes that our military personnel deserve and need the memory of their families to carry them through the difficult times that lie ahead.
Founded in North Carolina, home to Pope AFB, Seymour Johnson AFB, Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point and MCAS New River, we have begun our volunteer efforts in our own backyard but hope to organize and mobilize photographers across the country.
Operation Love Re-United
The last thing on your mind when your wife or husband arrives home after a 4 to 18 month tour, is capturing all this love– on film. Most people are so overwhelmed with emotions they forget to simply point and shoot the camera they are grasping of their child’s first hug, or that single tear of relief from a mother being able to hold her twenty year old son again. With the help of Operation: Love ReUnited and local photographers near your base, you can.
If you are a member or family member of the United States Military, and are interested in having very special and touching images with a patriotic edge taken of you and/or your family before a deployment or during, and at your reunion, please contact a photographer in your area now.
It’s all made possible by artists wanting to give something back to those who make the United States what it is, and ask for nothing in return- but to come home.
Picture a Hero
In recognition of their service and sacrifice, Picture A Hero will provide, at no cost, family and individual portraits to service people preparing to deploy.
Portraits of Love
We know that a family photograph means so much to a soldier, especially during the holiday season. That's why the Portraits of Love Project was born.
We've put together a network of photographers who have agreed to donate their time from October 5, 2011 through December 31, 2011 to take a free portrait of families whose loved ones will be serving overseas this holiday season. It's our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women who defend our country. You will also be able to receive a free copy of the portrait for yourself!
Project Portrait
When a family member is deployed, a photo can bring comfort to the deployed family member and the family left behind. Project Portrait provides free family portraits to those that have deployment orders which will last for a minimum of 180 days.
Project Portrait also provides new baby portraits free of charge to those mothers who deliver while the baby's father is deployed.
This is a partial list of what we are in need of to help get this project up and running:
- portable studio lighting
- backdrops
- props
- miscellaneous Canon camera lenses or other portrait equipment
- photographers willing to donate time
- financial donations
We are still in the very beginning stages and could use all the help we can get. Please, if you are interested in helping, contact Tawny Campbell.
Smiles Across Miles
Smiles Across the Miles.org was founded by creative professionals who wanted to say “thanks” and give back to those who give so much by serving others. Smiles Across the Miles is an organization that is part of the larger world-wide photographic philanthropic movement that provides photographic services, pro-bono to others,
What distinguishes Smiles Across the Miles is its focus on providing pro-bono professional photographic services to those who serve--whether it be in military, law-enforcement, fire-fighting, emergency services, or any other protective and social services construct.
Many times, these volunteered professional photographic services enjoy tremendous additional volunteered support by make-up and hair stylists, caterers and other services to the photographic event.
Yellow Ribbon Photographers
Yellow Ribbon Photographers is a non-profit organization consisting of member photographers that have donated their talent and time to photographing deploying servicemen and women.
Our goal is to provide professional images to soldiers who are about to deploy, so that they may bring along a small piece of home with them. On a case-by-case basis, the loved ones of soldiers who have already left can request a photographer for special occasions (birth of a child, etc.) or as a simple reminder of home.
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Sewing Saints TM (Project Prayer Flag)
Various Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego sewing machine manufacturers and business, have donated thousands of dollars in new sewing machines which are given freely to the wives of deployed U.S. Marines. This tight knit support program, reinforces parental skills, instills home building confidence and brings the U.S.M.C. Community closer during the difficult times of deployment.
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Snow Care for Troops
Project EverGreen has partnered with The BOSS Snowplow to connect military families with snow and ice management professionals and volunteers to provide free snow and ice removal services.
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Operation Best Wishes (Christmas)
If you find yourself about to be separated from a deployed loved one or your family members and relatives during the upcoming holidays, don't be sad and feeling lonely. Do something that will bridge the distance in a way you may have never done before.
Record a customized holiday greeting card and we'll send it via the Internet to that special person or family members in your life. It's a great way to surprise them; letting them know that although you may not be with them in person this holiday season, you are with them in spirit and good cheer.
It's easy! It's Fun! And, it's FREE... And, it's all part of Operation Best Wishes, a credit union-hosted program offering free, Internet-based, holiday greeting card to the military and their families.
View the demo video above to see what the card looks like. This instructional video that explains how our service works. Simply click the icon on the left-hand side of this page. Review the schedule of credit union venues throughout the U.S. that will serve as host to our National Tour this year. Find the credit union closest to you and reserve your free recording session at our Web-TV studio.
Smiles Over Miles - USO
Connect with loved ones from anywhere in the world - Smiles Over Miles is an expansion of an existing USO of North Carolina program that originally brought families of active duty service members to its center to record and mail DVD messages to their loved ones. Now, U.S. service members have an additional, simple and private way to connect with loved ones from anywhere in the world using the Privacy Data Systems' ePackage™.
The goal of the Smiles Over Miles program is to give all active duty military service members the opportunity to send video messages back home – easily from any computer with an internet connection and webcam. The technology also comes with built-in security, so messages are kept private and delivered via secure transmission.
Smiles Over Miles is an easy to use, private video messaging platform that brings loved ones close together across any distance.
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Voice Library
One of the most challenging aspects to being a military service member is the necessity of having to spend time away from your loved ones. Not being able to reach out and hear a beloved voice when you are able to get to a phone is very difficult. Due to distance and time zones, you may not be able to call and talk with your family when you or they need it most.
With The Voice Library, you can call and leave a long message for your spouse, your children, your parents, and your close friends. Your loved ones at home can hear your voice, and will find comfort in knowing that you are safe. Plus, they can leave messages to boost your morale and to provide comfort when you are down or stressed. If your child loses his first tooth while you are away, he can leave you a message just after it happens! You can listen to your daughter reading her first story, or hear your teenager telling you about how she passed her driver’s test.
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Websites for Heroes
Our mission is to provide safe, interactive websites for deployed military heroes to stay connected with their families, funded by the generous sponsorships of the American public.
Our vision is to provide secure, interactive websites to EVERY military family while encouraging widespread support of America’s troops.
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Brides Across America Military Wedding Gown Giveaway
Brides Across America was born on a realization that our country needs to do more to support our troops and their families. Bringing bridal and military together is a marriage made in heaven! Bridal salons are uniting across America to donate and giving away wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
The wedding industry is making a difference and giving brides to be the opportunity to find the wedding gown of their dreams as well as alleviating financial stress of purchasing a wedding gown.
Each store will be preparing a select number of gown to give away. Most of the gowns are samples and overstocks and are worth approximately $500 to $3000. Dresses range in sizes from 4-22 and will be given away on a first-come, first serve basis as long as you qualify.
Brides Across America is dedicated to make military brides dreams come true while, anxiously waiting the arrival of thier loved one from overseas.
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Build A Sign
Build A Sign has given away over 150,000 free banners and jumbo cards to support our Troops at home and abroad. Just pay shipping costs.
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Blue Star Families
There are currently millions of active duty, Reserve and National Guard Service members serving our country. Each of them leaves behind a family when they deploy – a family that participates in the service members’ sacrifice but is often overlooked by government and civilian organizations. And because we in military service make up only one percent of the country’s total population, most Americans don’t have first-hand knowledge of the military experience.
Blue Star Families was formed in December of 2008 by a group of military spouses to raise the awareness of the challenges of military family life with our civilian communities and leaders. BSF has grown to include spouses and families from all services and all walks of life, including National Guard and Reserve, as well as veterans and civilians who strongly support us.
Military.com
Deployment, relocation, employment, healthcare/TriCare, adult education, childcare and youth programs, personal finance, K-12 education, branch support for families.
Military Families United
Military Families United is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to Honor the Fallen, Support Those Who Fight, and Serve Their Families. We are a national coalition of Gold Star and Blue Star families, veterans, and patriotic Americans who share a deep appreciation for our men and women in uniform and support them in their mission to keep America safe. Founded in 2005 to provide an avenue for military families to remind the nation of the importance of supporting our military and the mission they had been given to accomplish, we expanded to provide charitable programs that offer families direct support. Through a portfolio of unique services, events, and advocacy programs, we seek to ensure that future generations of Americans will never forget the sacrifices of our courageous military and that these men and women and their families receive the support they need.
Military Family Support
We serve families! Not only do the families of our Heroes get relocated away from their support network, they have the stress of wondering if their loved one is going to make it back alive. While the parents may have some choice about serving, the children generally don't. Reservists and Guard members must endure long and unscheduled periods of active duty, a situation which places uncalcuable stress on their families. Additionally, military families face a unique combination of financial and emotional needs that are worthy of our time, attention, and support. Obviously, the stress and worry of wondering if mom or dad will make it home alive is overwhelming. But add to this the fact that new recruits don't earn a lot of money, and it's clear that financial concerns are also present. And the workload of the now single-parent is increased as well when the other is deployed overseas.
Obviously there is a need to help these military families. Because we are so thankful for the service of our heroes, we want to help their families and show our appreciation. We hope that their awareness of Military Family Support's efforts to help their families will, in turn, help them feel better about serving our country and us.
Military Family Support Centers
The mission of the Military Family Support Centers, Inc. is to satisfy essential morale, welfare and recreational needs of military families of service men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America in times of mobilization, deployment in war, national security and disaster relief operations, as well as upon returning home of Wounded Warrior heroes or the deceased.
Military HomeFront
Military HomeFront is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
Military OneSource
Military OneSource (MOS) supplements existing family programs by providing a website and a worldwide, 24 hour, seven-day-a-week information and referral telephone service to ALL active, Guard and Reserve Soldiers, deployed civilians and their families. MOS services are provided at no-cost.This site is designed to help military families deal with life's issues. Call 1-800-342-9647 for confidential, compassionate support.
Military OneSource can provide information on topics such as parenting and child care, education, relocation, financial and legal matters, emotional issues, well-being, grief and loss, addiction, and deployment and reunion issues. Need to file a state or federal tax return? You can do both online through Military OneSource. Also, you can ask for free educational materials in many subject areas. Booklets, CDs, or articles will be sent free of charge if you want information on such things as buying your first car, relationship issues, or many other topics.
Mothers of Military Support
To provide high-quality, compassionate and comprehensive services to as many military personnel and their family’s as possible by offering a wide range of services such as sending soldiers needed item (Comfort kits) in order to boost moral. We also are hosts to a talk show called “Military Soup” that provides helpful information for soldiers and their families as well as other topics concerning our military, past and present.
We are expanding our online internet presence that will provide service members and their families with access to our on line community in order to corresponds with each other as well as purchase products that help support Mothers Of Military Support.
MPower
Live your best military life - Meaning, Moxie, Mentorship
Started by active duty, National Guard and Reserve spouses in 2010, MPower is working to create an environment where military spouses can build trusting, supportive and positive relationships that will help them create their own support network and build strength in their families. Life skills coaching for our families will help them build a strong foundation and prepare them for the realities of life in today’s military and create a solid plan for reaching their full potential.
MPower's mission is to create a learning and service community for military family members that encourages trusting relationships that inspire families to become strong, achieve their goals, and create their own positive support network in the communities in which they live.
National Military Family Association
The National Military Family Association is an organization with strong grassroots support balanced with professionalism that makes us a leader in the field. Not only do we support military families – we are military families. Spouses, parents, and family members make up our staff and board positions. We speak up on behalf of military families and empower husbands, wives, and children to understand and access their benefits. Based on what we hear from our members, we meet the needs of service members and their families with insightful recommendations, innovative programs, and grassroots efforts to better the quality of life for military families.
Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.
Through generous, widespread public support and a collaborative team of exceptional staff and volunteers, we aspire to become the provider of choice for emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. Where there is a need we do not provide, we will partner with others for the benefit of our military families.
Operation Homefront provides direct services to alleviate a military family’s or individual’s actual/complete emergency financial burden, as well as counseling and/or recovery support. Emergency financial assistance is in the form of checks paid directly to mortgage lenders, auto mechanics, contractors, hospitals, doctors, dentists and other providers. Other emergency funding assistance, which an applicant receives within 24 to 72 hours, includes the following:
- Financial assistance
- Emergency food
- Emergency home repairs
- Critical baby items: formula, food and diapers
- Home and appliance repair
- Furniture and household items
- Local moving assistance
- Community events
- Wounded Warrior Transitional Family Housing
Operation Mom
Welcome to Operation Mom, a military family support group. Our primary mission is to provide a place where families of those serving our country can find support, encouragement, solace, and be with others who share their heart.
Soldiers' Angels
"May No Soldier Go Unloved," encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers' Angels. We have over 30 different teams supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Through special projects, dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, we make a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families. Our nearly 200,000 volunteers assist veterans, wounded and deployed personnel and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways.
Some teams and projects include:
- Cards Plus Team - Extra TLC for soldiers & families
- Operation Outreach - Supporting families waiting at home
- Operation Phone Home - Calling cards
USA 4 Military Families
Since many issues surrounding quality of life and family well-being can only be addressed by states, the USA4 Military Families initiative, worked through the Department of Defense-State Liaison Office (DSLO), seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families. By developing state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to work with the states to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.
YMCA
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is a national member association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense. ASYMCA has provided support services to military service members and their families for more than 140 years, particularly focused on junior-enlisted men and women – the individuals on the front lines defending our nation and their families. It offers essential programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals, among many others.
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Operation We Are Here recognizes the need to help the civilian community understand the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.
