Laptops and Communications

Operation Homefront helps troops and wounded warriors communicate with their families through high-quality laptop computers (Pentium IV and above) and related communications equipment.  Operation Homefront accepts large donations of new and used laptop computers, works with donors to refurbish them, and then distributes them to clients in need.

For our wounded warriors, Operation Homefront equips the laptops with specialized software such as voice activation which helps accommodate their disabilities and move on with their lives.  With so many wounded recuperating in medical facilities, these laptops are critical to communicating with family members, filling out disability paperwork, applying for civilian jobs, and even paying household bills.

Computers and communications are equally important for troops and military families – and with so many deployments lasting 12 months or longer, we consider them essential items for helping families stay together.

The key qualification for receiving a laptop is the service member must be deploying or wounded.  Operation Homefront does not offer computer assistance in the following areas:
Purchase of new PC’s or Laptop Computers
Computer Upgrades
Purchase of ISP service
Additional computers for other family members

Please contact your local Operation Homefront chapter if you would like to donate a computer. Most chapters only accept Pentium IV ’s and above. All other older computers can be sent to our recycling company who will sell the computers and computer components and issue the funds back to Operation Homefront. To donate your computer to the recycling company, please click here.


DIGITAL CAMERA PROGRAM:
The purpose of the digital camera donation program is to assist families without access to funds to receive a donated digital cameras, enabling them to stay in touch with their deployed loved one. Operation Homefront does not offer camera assistance in the following areas:
Purchase of new digital cameras or second digital cameras
Repairs to digital cameras
Additional cameras for other family members

QUALIFICATION:
Service member MUST be currently deployed or preparing to deploy.
** Deploying military units and Family Readiness Groups may also request a digital camera for their military unit to share. Applicant should be the unit first sergeant, command sergeant, chaplain, MWR officer, or commander. The requesting person must provide the Operation Homefront chapter a written request for the camera. Chapters must receive the SIGNED request prior to issuing the camera. Email requests will NOT be accepted.