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Inspiration from a Dedicated Volunteer
We are blessed to have thousands of wonderful volunteers all across the country. They inspire us and we know they’ll inspire you, too. Meet guest blogger, Patti: In 2013, as I read posts on Facebook thanking our Active Duty U.S. … Continue reading
“Handmade-with-Love” Inspiration: Diane’s Scarves and Handwritten Notes
Here’s a guest blog post and some “Handmade-with-Love” inspiration from one of our many crafty, talented, and generous donors, Diane: In 2011 my sister-in-law introduced me to Operation Gratitude’s mission and I embraced the call to action. That year I … Continue reading
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Tagged care packages, First Responders, handmade scarves, Operation GRatitude, U.S. military, veterans, volunteer
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Handmade-with-Love: Drawstring Bags
Are you a crafter? Do you like to sew? If you answered “Yes!” then we have your next Handmade-with-Love project: This fabulous Drawstring Bag! Whether you use a simple needle and thread or a modern sewing machine, making a drawstring … Continue reading
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Tagged 2MillionSmiles, 2MillionThanks, drawstring bag, handmade, Military care packages, sew
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We Will Never Forget: Thanking Heroes
“Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.” –President George W. Bush Our country is still strong, and a great people has indeed been moved to defend our great nation. We will never … Continue reading
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Tagged First Responders, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Operation GRatitude, September 11
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Operation Gratitude: Disaster Relief Update
UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 21: We are now trying to make contact with our Military in Puerto Rico to provide supplies to that region, so devastated by Hurricane Maria. We continue to send provisions to Texas and Florida. Thank … Continue reading
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Tagged donations, First Responders, Florida, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Los Angeles, Operation GRatitude, Texas, U.S. military, volunteer
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Help for Texas and Louisiana
UPDATE: Thanking Our Heroes — You can help say “thank you” to First Responders assisting with hurricane relief efforts. We are all watching the ongoing floods and devastation in Texas (and heading to Louisiana…and now with Hurricane Irma on the … Continue reading
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Tagged donation, First Responders, Hurricane Harvey, Operation GRatitude, Search and Rescue, Texas flood
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One Soldier – One Watch – One Boy’s Hope
Without a doubt, the work Operation Gratitude does would not be possible without the generous help we receive from across the country. Now and then we’d like to introduce you to some of our special donors and volunteers, like Wesley … Continue reading
Our Thanks to YOU and Jersey Mike’s Subs!
An important message from Operation Gratitude Founder, Carolyn Blashek: During March, our Southern California supporters mobilized, assembled and put their hearts into Jersey Mike’s Subs Month of Giving to benefit Operation Gratitude. Last Wednesday, the proceeds of every sub sandwich … Continue reading
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Tagged Jersey Mike's Subs, Military support, Month of Giving, Operation GRatitude
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September 11th & First Responder Care Kits
It was an extraordinary day of camaraderie, emotion, and patriotism when 1,332 volunteers and dozens of local First Responders united at Forward Operating Base: Operation Gratitude (aka “The FOB”) on September 11, 2016. Working together, we renewed our vow to … Continue reading
SPAMERICAN Tour Serves Up Gratitude Across America
Have you heard about the SPAMERICAN!™ Tour? Our friends at SPAM® Brand have partnered with Operation Gratitude as their awesome food truck travels cross-country thanking SPAM® fans and honoring those who so bravely serve our country! Continue reading