Tag Archives: Military support

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

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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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Knit & Crochet This Summer to Keep Deployed Troops Warm This Winter!

Do you love to knit or crochet? Have you been looking for a project to use up your piles of leftover yarn? Do you want to help thank and support deployed U.S. Service Members? If so, you’ve come to the … Continue reading

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Operation Gratitude on ABC’s “The Chew”

Did you catch “The Chew” on ABC when the work of Operation Gratitude was featured recently? Even if you did see it, we think you’ll agree that it’s worth watching again! If you missed it, we highly recommend that you … Continue reading

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“Every penny counts…”

This is a special guest blog post from our friends Mercera and Madeleine, “two fifth graders who wanted to make a difference,” and chose to support Operation Gratitude! We are so very honored and grateful! Here’s what they did and … Continue reading

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A New Year…and a New Home!

From all of us at Operation Gratitude, we want to wish everyone a very happy new year! As always, our thoughts and thanks today are with the troops, veterans, first responders and military families, who have made daily sacrifices in … Continue reading

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A Simple Text Can Help Send More Care Packages!

We know care packages = SMILES, and we just love seeing smiles like these! Don’t you? Our troops work hard all year long, and during the holiday season it must be more difficult than ever to be away from loved ones and … Continue reading

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Donate Cell Phones & Smartphones to Benefit our Military in 2018

Originally posted on Operation Gratitude Blog:
Is it time to upgrade your cell phone or smartphone? Want to help support the Military Community and Operation Gratitude’s Programs when you do? Donate your phone and GRC Wireless will recycle it and contribute…

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Tom Connolly’s Walk Across America

You may have been following Tom Connolly, a devoted friend to Operation Gratitude who has been walking (yes, walking) across the country to raise money and awareness for our troops. For the past several years, he organized a wonderful comedy night fundraiser for us in … Continue reading

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Smiles from Around the World

Every week, Operation Gratitude is contacted by recipients of our care packages who want to thank our donors and volunteers for the time and effort they generously devote to making our troops and veterans feel special. Here are some of … Continue reading

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