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Meet our 2026 MCOY recipients!

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Family-Sized Impact

Our mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military and veteran families by improving their financial, emotional, and social well-being.

Urgent Needs

  • Oregon

    Grocery Costs Feel Overwhelming

    A Coast Guard veteran is doing everything possible to support their family, but rising grocery costs are making it hard to keep nutritious food on the table. Your support can provide immediate relief and help ensure their loved ones have the meals they need. Every contribution is a heartfelt reminder that their service is appreciated and that their community is here to stand beside them.
    $375 still needed
    $500
  • Florida

    Growing Army Family is Looking for a New Home

    An army veteran and their family, who have outgrown their two-bedroom home, are now in need of assistance to cover the rent for a larger residence. Supporting them in this endeavor can provide much-needed space and stability for a family that has sacrificed so much for our country. By helping them secure a more suitable living arrangement, we can express our gratitude for their service and contribute to their well-being as they navigate the challenges of civilian life.
    $979 still needed
    $979
  • Pennsylvania

    Heat a Veteran’s Home this Winter

    A female veteran in your community is struggling with the unexpected cost of replacing her boiler, leaving her home without the reliable heat she needs. Your support can help bring warmth and stability back into her life during an already challenging time. If you’re able, please consider donating to show her that she’s surrounded by care and compassion.
    $1,035 still needed
    $1,400

Since 2011, nearly

24,000

families were provided with financial assistance

I would like donors to know first and foremost the money was used as it was supposed to be used. And the personnel at Operation Homefront were all absolutely fantastic.

-Joseph Gunderson, Army veteran
Our Impact
  • Since 2011, over

    $49M

    in financial assistance provided

    Financial Assistance
  • Since 2012, almost

    $107M

    in home equity provided

    Housing
  • Since 2008, over

    630,000

    backpacks and school supplies provided

    Family Events

I would like donors to know first and foremost the money was used as it was supposed to be used. And the personnel at Operation Homefront were all absolutely fantastic.

-Joseph Gunderson, Army veteran
Our Impact
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