Assistance from Operation Homefront.

Across the nation, tens of thousands of military service members and their families can get short term emergency and financial support and assistance from Operation Homefront. The organization is a non-profit organization that provides numerous programs and various types of assistance to troops and their families. They can help with everything from providing cash to help them pay bills, up through providing moral assistance and support. They have numerous programs and resources they offer.

Programs offered by Operation Homefront

They have dozens of programs currently up and running and they include those listed below.

Emergency Aid — Provides free food, vehicle donation and repair, baby care items, and much more.

Automobile Repair - For those military families that are coping with injury recovery or deployment,  vehicle repair services are offered through authorized service centers. Cash for car repairs can also be distributed.

Financial Assistance Program — This program addresses crises such as illness, homelessness, medical emergency and death.

Computer Program — Allows spouses and children to stay in touch with their loved ones with access to computers and telecommunication services.

Furniture Program — Donates household and baby furniture; working-order appliances, and other household needs.

 

 

 

Home and Appliance Repair - They offer assistance with the unexpected home emergencies, such as routine home repair in partnership with community members willing to donate materials, time and services.

Eye and vision Care - While the military does offer great health care benefits, Operation Homefront offers military family members who are in financial need new glasses and/or contacts for those that cannot otherwise afford to replace them. Find other ways to get free health care

Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance - There are several government programs that can provide mortgage relief to military personnel, including the Military Homeowners Assistance Program. Learn more.

Moving — Provides services, including physical labor for individuals and families when a service member is deployed to a new location.

Overall, Operation Homefront provide emergency aid, grants, funds, numerous programs, and financial for troops. They offer financial assistance during crises and when someone has a short term hardship. The funds are intended to help people pay their bills. Additional resources offered include rent and food assistance. Some of the other services include helping wounded warriors in transition to civilian life; assist troops and also their families with a number of social outreach events and programs for the holidays; help children and spouses stay in touch with their deployed loved ones through computer programs; and provide free back- to-school supplies.

Operation Homefront is located in San Antonio, Texas, but they have offices and locations around the country. Call them at 210-659-7756 to learn more or apply for help.