Our Goal: Smiles
Through the generosity and hands-on efforts of the American people, we send Care Packages to all who bravely serve our nation.
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CARE PACKAGES SENT SINCE 2003
MAIL CALL
Care Package recipients respond with their own words of appreciation.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
100-year-old WWII veteran Steve Politis has an unwavering sense of duty to our country. Operation Gratitude has given him the opportunity to turn that duty into action and stay connected to the troops who serve our nation, just as he did.
2018 BY THE NUMBERS
186,680
HANDMADE ITEMS
791,419
VOLUNTEERS
264,420
CARE PACKAGES SENT
1,040,460
VOLUNTEER HOURS
450,508
LETTERS SENT
10,576,800
ITEMS SENT
Every Care Package reflects countless Americans expressing gratitude.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Everyone has a different Operation Gratitude story. Whether you are a Care Package recipient, Volunteer, or supporter, we want to hear yours.
SHARE YOUR STORY