Our Mission is to
Honor the service of our Military and First Responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude
We Believe In
- Honoring the Service of our military and first responders
- Embracing the spirit of Volunteerism
- Appreciating the Generosity of our supporters
We Envision a Future Where
All who serve believe the American people care
Our Mission is to
Honor the service of our Military and First Responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude
We Believe In
- Honoring the Service of our military and first responders
- Embracing the spirit of Volunteerism
- Appreciating the Generosity of our supporters
We Envision a Future Where
All who serve believe the American people care
We envision a future where all who serve
believe the American people care
A Message from our Founder
For more than 20 years, Operation Gratitude has connected Americans seeking to say thank you with those who serve. With the extraordinary support and efforts of countless grateful citizens, we have delivered millions of heartfelt expressions of appreciation to members of our service communities.
As the circumstances and needs of those communities evolve, so too must we. Staying true to our “Semper Gumby” (always flexible) spirit, we are shifting from a centralized warehouse model to a grassroots, community-anchored approach, equipping individuals and organizations across the country to host local acts of gratitude.
This change represents more than two decades of learning how best to serve our Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders. While our mission to say thank you to those who serve remains unchanged, how we fulfill that mission is evolving to meet the needs of today’s world.
In 2026, we’ll launch a new platform designed to equip local leaders and volunteers with the tools and resources to organize their own gratitude projects—ensuring that our mission reaches even further, in ways that are meaningful to each community. We remain fully committed to honoring existing partnerships and programs throughout this period.
As Operation Gratitude transitions into this new chapter, you may have questions about what this evolution means for our mission, our community, and your continued involvement.
I want to be completely open with you during this transition. On our FAQ page, you’ll find answers to questions we’re hearing from our community of supporters, volunteers, donors, and partners. If you don’t see your question there, please feel free to reach out to me directly at carolynb@operationgratitude.com.
We’ll be sharing more detailed information in the coming weeks as we continue to develop our new community-powered approach. Your questions and feedback are welcome and important to us as we write this next chapter together. I look forward to your continuing support and involvement.
With deep appreciation,
Carolyn Blashek
Founder and Board Chair, Operation Gratitude
Through the generosity and hands-on efforts of the American people, we have sent:
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Care Packages since 2003 to our Military and First Responders
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and to honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express gratitude.
Our Vision
All who serve believe the American people care.
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Operation Gratitude proudly partners with volunteers and donors to provide care packages to say thank you to all who serve. Click here to see what volunteer opportunities are possible for individuals, groups, or corporations.
Writing a letter is a meaningful way for Americans to show support for all who serve. It only takes five minutes of your day but will bring lasting joy to the recipients. Operation Gratitude sends thousands of handwritten letters of appreciation, love and support to military and frontline responders.
Operation Gratitude proudly delivers Care Packages to deployed troops, military children, recruit graduates, veterans, and first responders. Click here to request a Care Package for yourself or for a loved one!
