OPERATION GRATITUDE INC
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Mission Statement
Operation Gratitude is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to lift spirits, say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express their gratitude through hands-on volunteerism. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four Care Packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since its inception, with the help of donors, volunteers, and corporate partners across the country, the organization has delivered nearly 4 million Care Packages to Deployed Troops, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Military Families, and First Responders. For more information, visit OperationGratitude.com or follow us on social media.
About This Cause
“I’m going back over there. I know I won’t make it back this time, but it really doesn’t matter because no one would even care.” Those were the heartbreaking words an Iraq war soldier told our founder Carolyn Blashek back in 2003. He had lost everything and had lost sight of the amount of love and appreciation all around him. Carolyn was stunned, and she immediately wanted him and everyone who serves our country to know that the American people care. But what kind of gesture would reach deployed troops and impact them in a meaningful way? The idea came to her when she was reminded of the Care Packages she sent to her children when they were away. She wanted her kids to know that she was always thinking about them and was excited for their return home. That was the moment Operation Gratitude was born. Carolyn realized that Care Packages are also a perfect way to show our troops that their sacrifices are appreciated here at home.