Donate to Our COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND Today!

Who We Are:

Operation Gratitude, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the largest nonprofit in the country for hands-on volunteerism in support of Military, Veterans, and First Responders. Since 2003, the organization has delivered more than 2.6 Million Care Packages and has provided opportunities for countless Americans to forge strong bonds with their Military and First Responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide. In 2019 alone, more than 1 Million volunteers participated in 10,000 Operation Gratitude Service Projects nationwide.

As grateful Americans and Frontline Responders across the country are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing, Operation Gratitude wants you to join our #Courage4Heroes movement.

Help us show America’s Frontline Responders how grateful we are for their courage as they spend countless hours and days fighting COVID-19!

Learn More!

Our response to COVID-19 is a call to action for #VirtualVolunteerism, and we are providing ways individuals, groups and businesses to give back from your own home

Because our Deployed Troops and First Responders can’t stop, we won’t stop!

Our #VirtualVolunteerism campaign will allow every American the opportunity to support Deployed Troops, National Guardsmen, First Responders, and Emergency Medical Personnel on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click on one of the buttons below to get started,
and invite your family and friends to join us!

I'M AN INDIVIDUAL

I REPRESENT A GROUP

WE ARE A BUSINESS

Show that you’re #HereForOurHeroes by clicking the button below and writing words of encouragement and appreciation. Your message will be printed on a special postcard and delivered to a Frontline Responder. Thanks so much for joining with us to say a heartfelt, “Thank you!”

Send A Postcard Today!

Operation Gratitude has launched one of the largest coordinated efforts in the country to support the brave men and women on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companies across the country have joined together to leverage their collective resources and provide direct support to Frontline Responders nationwide

Learn More about the Coalition

starbucks letter writing

CALLING ALL RUNNERS!

We are excited to announce our inaugural Operation Gratitude Marine Corps Marathon Running Team! This year, the marathon takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Washington, DC.

The MCM is one of the largest marathons in the US and stands as the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.”

When you Join the Operation Gratitude Running Team, you will not only represent over a million dedicated volunteers nationwide, but every dollar you raise will go directly to the shipping cost to support over 3,000 Marines and Sailors on a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

Click the button below to find out more & secure your spot!

Join the OG Running Team

DONATE TO THE COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND

$15 SHIPS
1 CARE PACKAGE

DONATE →

Organize a
Fundraiser

SIGN UP →

SHIP A Care Package
EVERY MONTH

JOIN THE BRIGADE →

in the news

Follow our Movement on Instagram

#Courage4Heroes #OperationGratitude #VirtualVolunteerism

Have you written letters, built paracord bracelets

Calling all runners! Our Marine Corps Running Tea

Are you in? Join the more than 400 people already

Load More... Follow on Instagram

MAIL CALL

Here on the USS San Jacinto, we recently received a shipment of care packages from y’all at Operation Gratitude. This little ray of sunshine was much needed, as the unfortunate spread of the Coronavirus has stopped all of our possible port visits. As of right now, we have been underway for 61 consecutive days, and are expecting another 50+ before we get a break. Like I said, much needed. We are all so thankful for your generosity. What you do makes what we do a little easier, and it means a lot to every one of us. Please keep being great.
Very Respectfully,
ET2(sw) BP

READ MORE RESPONSES →