Team Operation Homefront at the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon*

Team Operation Homefront is hosting a team of 100+ runners at the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon. The members of our third annual team at the “People’s Marathon” in Arlington, VA have set a Team Contribution Goal of $50,000! You can support a specific runner at the top of the page, or choose to support the whole team by using the “Make a Contribution” box at the bottom of the page. Any amount you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.

Raising awareness for Operation Homefront is equally as important as raising funds. Please click on the “Invite Others to Contribute” button to forward this page to friends and family, even if you are unable to contribute at this time.

Operation Homefront Mission Statement

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront also operates OH Online, an e-magazine and cyber gathering spot for military wives and women in uniform. Through this community, we reach the newest and youngest military families. It's how we provide them with information about our programs and resources to help them succeed in military life. Learn more about us at the Operation Homefront Web Site

How We Help

Operation Homefront provides aid to families struggling not only with emergencies, but also with the problems of everyday life. Existing programs include:

• Wounded Warriors - free transitional housing for wounded warriors and their families; Wounded Warrior Wives support groups; other assistance to help them adjust to their new civilian life
• Emergency Aid — Provides food, baby care items, vehicle donation and repair.
• Computer Program — Allows children and spouses to stay in touch with their loved ones.
• Financial Assistance Program — Addresses crises such as illness, homelessness and death.
• Furniture Program — Donates household and baby furniture; working-order appliances.
• Moving — Provides physical labor for families when a service member is deployed.
• Social Outreach — Offers Adopt-a-family opportunities, Thanksgiving/holiday baskets, back-to-school supplies.
• Community — Rebuilds the challenged social network of the military community by bringing it to our online magazine where it is convenient to everyone, no matter the time or location.