Operation Homefront Calls for Greater Support of Military Families

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors, today issued a call for increased support for our military this Holiday season.   Americans who wish to support military families can log on to OperationHomefront.net/AnswerTheCall, where they can learn more about the unique demands of military service and what they can do to help.

As part of the campaign, Operation Homefront encourages those who support our military to share their reasons for backing the troops through social media with the hashtag #AnswerTheCall.

From January through October 2014, Operation Homefront has provided over $4 million in emergency financial assistance to military families, a 23 percent increase from the same time last year.  Assistance is in the form of grants, not loans, and covers some of the most basic of needs like food, rent, utilities, and critical home repairs. Transitional and permanent mortgage-free housing, as well as family and caregiver support, round out the host of services the organization provides to thousands of military and veteran families each year.

"Military families should never be far from the hearts of patriotic Americans," said Tim Farrell, Chief Operating Officer for Operation Homefront.  "We've found that most people want to help these deserving heroes, but don't always know how.  Now is the time to answer the call by logging on to OperationHomefront.net/AnswerTheCall to learn more about the selfless sacrifices these brave military families face every day and how to relieve some of their burden."

The online campaign for support will include a blog series featuring veterans who answered the call, once again in our "11 days. 11 stories." blog series beginning on Monday, Nov. 10.  As a tribute to Veterans Day, these stories remind us all what true bravery looks like. The blog series will also share information about those who may not ever see combat but carry a strong commitment to support those who do.

Since 9/11 alone, over 2.5 million have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over 50,000 have been wounded. Hundreds of thousands bear the invisible scars of war. And the effects are felt by families - moms, dads, siblings, children - who serve, sacrifice, and feel the impact right beside their service member.

About Operation Homefront:  A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers with nationwide presence who provide emergency and other financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. Operation Homefront has provided assistance to thousands of military families since its inception in 2002. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity watchdog groups, nationally, 93 percent of total donations to Operation Homefront go directly to programs that provide support to our military families. For more information, go to www.OperationHomefront.net.

SOURCE Operation Homefront

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