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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

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“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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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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Live near LA? Volunteer with us!

We love our volunteers! Want to join us at Forward Operating Base Operation Gratitude, aka “The FOB”? We welcome everyone age 12 and older and we offer a wide variety of jobs — there’s something for everyone! Find our full schedule, … Continue reading

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2018 Scarves for Troops Program

Operation Gratitude’s Scarves for Troops Program is more popular than ever thanks to the dedicated and generous support from talented people like YOU all across the country! These handmade-with-love gifts are treasured by all who receive them! If you have … Continue reading

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Help Make More Smiles — No Matter Where You Live

Every week, we hear from enthusiastic people all across the country who, like you, want to join us to support the Military Community and Operation Gratitude’s patriotic cause. But, because they live far from our Los Angeles-area location, they think … Continue reading

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Take time to say, “Thank you for serving!”

Who doesn’t love getting MAIL?  Without a doubt, the most popular items in the care packages we send are the letters of thanks written by grateful Americans of all ages. Some messages are a single sentence long, some go on for … Continue reading

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They Stand Ready to Serve…

…and we are ready to support them.  Please join us. Every $15 donation helps send another care package. Learn about all the Operation Gratitude programs and the many ways we touch and impact the Military Community. Want to make someone’s … Continue reading

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Volunteering as a way of life…

“Would it be so bad if the rest of us became more attuned to the values and can-do spirit our veterans have brought home from the military?” –from Joe Klein’s TIME Magazine cover story, “Can Service Save Us?” (June 20, 2013) As … Continue reading

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Fun, Hands-on “March to a Million” Project: We Need Volunteers!

Schools! Scout Troops! Youth Groups! Everyone else! Want to help us out with a special “March to a Million” project? Want to earn Community Service Hours? Read on! Go to this link: http://bit.ly/14OYRem Print one or more pages, grab a … Continue reading

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