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We often hear from our team that they first volunteered with us... READ FULL STORY › VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: THE SINGING PATRIOT MARCH 15, 2022 Singing his way across the country for others, Jack Knight has stopped at hundreds of police stations and firehouses to... READ FULL STORY › CHANNELING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT THIS SUMMER AUGUST 25, 2021 Amidst the heat of the summer, an image of logs crackling in the fireplace and casting a glow on stockings hung above is probably the last thing to come to mind for most people. But for Operation Gratitude and our growing army of volunteers nationwide, the holiday spirit is always in our thoughts. READ FULL STORY › MORE THAN JUST A HUG JULY 22, 2021 When I look back at my journey over the past 3 years and 8 months as the CEO of Operation Gratitude, the one thing that sticks out the most are the hugs. They are etched in my memory forever — literally thousands of hugs at hundreds of service projects and community-building events — on too many trips, and in too many cities to count, from sea to shining sea. READ FULL STORY › CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY JULY 15, 2021 For Operation Gratitude and our growing army of volunteers nationwide, the holiday spirit is in full swing this month as we celebrate Christmas in July! With the help of one million volunteers, our organization will continue to deliver care packages year-round as a physical representation of appreciation for our troops’ service and sacrifice. READ FULL STORY › WE ARE ONE JULY 8, 2021 We are one, indivisible. Today we fight together as part of the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Today we fight for freedom. I am sharing those words with you, our growing army of volunteers nationwide because you are the stars and stripes of Operation Gratitude. READ FULL STORY › OG IS EVERYWHERE JULY 1, 2021 They marveled at our unprecedented impact during a global pandemic saying, “You truly made a difference everywhere!” And yet again, Operation Gratitude will be everywhere, leading a reemergence of hands-on, in person volunteer opportunities across the country. READ FULL STORY › THE MEANING OF APPRECIATION JUNE 24, 2021 In July, our unstoppable team and dedicated volunteers will assemble and ship Operation Gratitude’s signature “Christmas in July” Care Packages to 20,000 deployed Troops in more than 30 countries and U.S. Naval vessels globally. READ FULL STORY › FLAG DAY AND MEASURING IMPACT JUNE 17, 2021 I know the civilian-military divide may be unthinkable to some, but it is real. And while I’ve heard from a few volunteers that they were upset to learn an overwhelming majority of our troops and their families feel misunderstood, we must ask “what more can we DO about it?” As we approach 9/11’s 20th anniversary, Operation Gratitude is redoubling our efforts to address this issue and taking steps to measure the impact of what we are DOING to solve it. READ FULL STORY › CATCH OUR BREATH JUNE 10, 2021 While it’s important to occasionally take pause and appreciate what’s been accomplished, the opportunity to catch our breath could only be but a brief one. We choose to press on because our men and women in uniform can’t catch their breath either. READ FULL STORY › BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS JUNE 8, 2021 On a recent staff call, our Senior Director of Military and Veteran Programs and retired Marine, Rich Headley, used a perfect... READ FULL STORY › EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY MAY 28, 2021 May is Military Appreciation Month, and as both a veteran and a colleague to many members of the military, I believe it’s important to honor those who protect and serve our country and communities. Some might think this month is only for military families and their closest acquaintances, but I believe this month is for everyone. READ FULL STORY › 1 2 … 11 Next › CATEGORIES Categories Select Category Assembly Day Battalion Buddies Care Packages Corporate Volunteerism Deployed Troops Every Day is a Day On First Responders Handmade With Love In Their Own Words Join Us On The Journey Make Every Minute Count Military Families Notes from the CEO Operation Gratitude Uncategorized Veterans Virtual Volunteerism Volunteers Weekly Briefing Wounded Heroes and Caregivers VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: ONE TEACHER’S IMPACT WITH LESSONS IN GRATITUDE April 7, 2022 As our organization matures, so do our volunteers! We often hear from our team that they first volunteered with us Read Full Story › VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: THE SINGING PATRIOT March 15, 2022 Singing his way across the country for others, Jack Knight has stopped at hundreds of police stations and firehouses to Read Full Story › CHANNELING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT THIS SUMMER August 25, 2021 Amidst the heat of the summer, an image of logs crackling in the fireplace and casting a glow on stockings hung above is probably the last thing to come to mind for most people. But for Operation Gratitude and our growing army of volunteers nationwide, the holiday spirit is always in our thoughts. Read Full Story › MORE THAN JUST A HUG July 22, 2021 When I look back at my journey over the past 3 years and 8 months as the CEO of Operation Gratitude, the one thing that sticks out the most are the hugs. They are etched in my memory forever — literally thousands of hugs at hundreds of service projects and community-building events — on too many trips, and in too many cities to count, from sea to shining sea. Read Full Story › CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY July 15, 2021 For Operation Gratitude and our growing army of volunteers nationwide, the holiday spirit is in full swing this month as we celebrate Christmas in July! With the help of one million volunteers, our organization will continue to deliver care packages year-round as a physical representation of appreciation for our troops’ service and sacrifice. Read Full Story › WE ARE ONE July 8, 2021 We are one, indivisible. Today we fight together as part of the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Today we fight for freedom. I am sharing those words with you, our growing army of volunteers nationwide because you are the stars and stripes of Operation Gratitude. Read Full Story › OG IS EVERYWHERE July 1, 2021 They marveled at our unprecedented impact during a global pandemic saying, “You truly made a difference everywhere!” And yet again, Operation Gratitude will be everywhere, leading a reemergence of hands-on, in person volunteer opportunities across the country. Read Full Story › THE MEANING OF APPRECIATION June 24, 2021 In July, our unstoppable team and dedicated volunteers will assemble and ship Operation Gratitude’s signature “Christmas in July” Care Packages to 20,000 deployed Troops in more than 30 countries and U.S. Naval vessels globally. Read Full Story › FLAG DAY AND MEASURING IMPACT June 17, 2021 I know the civilian-military divide may be unthinkable to some, but it is real. And while I’ve heard from a few volunteers that they were upset to learn an overwhelming majority of our troops and their families feel misunderstood, we must ask “what more can we DO about it?” As we approach 9/11’s 20th anniversary, Operation Gratitude is redoubling our efforts to address this issue and taking steps to measure the impact of what we are DOING to solve it. Read Full Story › CATCH OUR BREATH June 10, 2021 While it’s important to occasionally take pause and appreciate what’s been accomplished, the opportunity to catch our breath could only be but a brief one. We choose to press on because our men and women in uniform can’t catch their breath either. Read Full Story › BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS June 8, 2021 On a recent staff call, our Senior Director of Military and Veteran Programs and retired Marine, Rich Headley, used a perfect Read Full Story › EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY May 28, 2021 May is Military Appreciation Month, and as both a veteran and a colleague to many members of the military, I believe it’s important to honor those who protect and serve our country and communities. Some might think this month is only for military families and their closest acquaintances, but I believe this month is for everyone. Read Full Story › JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY Name Email zip Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ * Ways to Give * Product Donation * Shop our px * Contact Us Operation Gratitude is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #20-0103575). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. 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