Current Needs

The recent discovery of a combat-related injury has led to immediate hospitalization for a wounded service member. The unexpected hospital stay is causing a financial crisis for this young man and the soldier is facing eviction. Please help assist this service member with his rent in order to safeguard his home while he focuses on recovery.

A medically retired Army veteran is facing an eviction and has contacted Operation Homefront for assistance. The veteran is working diligently at finding employment and has reduced many monthly expenses; however, this is not enough and is facing an eviction. He is waiting patiently while VA disability comes in and is seeking assistance with rent payment. Please help this service member during the transition from the military to the civilian side.

A family on the homefront is requesting food assistance while their soldier is deployed to Afghanistan. The deployment has caused a financial strain as the spouse tries to work part-time and care for children by herself. The family is trying to catch up on their bills, now that their income has decreased, and find themselves short on food this month. Please help this family during their time of need and adjustment to their first deployment.

An injured Iraqi Freedom Veteran and father of three was recently medically separated. Because of an error in reporting severance pay, the wounded veteran was unable to collect unemployment and social security benefits. His utilities have been disconnected and he is facing a vehicle repossession. Rent is late and legal proceedings are around the corner. Please help this OIF Veteran with assistance this month while he awaits corrections to his income.

After suffering combat-related injuries in Afghanistan, a service member needs help with repairs that will make his home safer for him to live in. The necessary repairs include installing a series of railings and other repairs so the service member can safely have access to all areas of his home.

With injuries incurred in the line of duty and a medical retirement around the corner, a United States Marine contacted Operation Homefront for financial assistance. The family incurred emergency one-time expenses the last two months. This caused the family to fall behind on rent and utilities. The service member also has an increased amount of medical appointments which increased the family's gas budget. Your support will help this family tremendously as this is new to the service member - being medically retired from the Corps.

A Post 9/11 sailor has fallen behind on rent and utilities since losing employment due to his injuries. This service member is currently seeking employment while taking care of an ill spouse. The family is working with utility companies to avoid disconnect since the spouse requires electronic medical equipment. Please help the family during their time of need - any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

An Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is currently transitioning into the civilian workforce after suffering from wounds incurred overseas. This Wounded Warrior is seeking assistance with rent and utilities after being out of work. Please help this Wounded Warrior avoid having his utilities shut off and possible eviction.

A medically retired Army soldier has injuries that are aggravated by the climate in which she lives. She desires to relocate to an area better suited to accommodate her injuries. She has savings to complete the move and will be able to afford the new home, but she needs assistance with security deposit and one month of rent. Helping this soldier would allow her to live in an area that is better for her health.

A service member is seeking help with moving expenses, which are directly related to medical care for his family. It has become a medical necessity for the family to reside closer to the hospital that is providing urgent medical care. Please help this Operation Iraqi Freedom Sergeant with rent and deposits to secure their new home.

An injured service member in the Reserves has fallen behind on making rent payments as he waits for his disability compensation to come through. Please help this service member who has answered the call of duty by serving our Country.

A veteran is in transition after being medically retired from the U.S. Army. He is waiting for his VA benefits to begin so he can provide for his family. The benefits are not expected for several months. He is actively job searching and has been on several interviews. He is hopeful to obtain employment soon. In the meantime, the family needs assistance with food, auto payment, and auto insurance. Please assist in this time of uncertainty.

A medically retired veteran and his family, with 3 small children, are in need of rental assistance and food. Veteran was going to college with an anticipated graduation date of less than a year. He recently had to take a break from classes due to a surgery he needed for his combat injuries. He has lost his education benefits during his recovery time, as he is not able to attend school. Please assist this family during this time of need.

A post-9/11 disabled Army veteran's young son recently required emergency surgery, and the unexpected financial setback has been a challenge for this family of 5. The veteran is working and receives VA disability, but needs help catching up with rent and car payments after these sudden medical expenses. Please help this family get over this temporary hurdle.

A wounded veteran in the Las Vegas, NV area, and his family of 5, are in desperate need of an auto donation. The family’s only vehicle is non-functional and not worth the cost of the repairs. The service member was injured during a deployment when a vehicle rolled over affecting his knee, hips and back. He is facing surgery soon for both hips and has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. He struggles with PTSD and anxiety from combat-related experiences. The family receives some backpay but not enough to survive. They are still waiting for a final rating to get more financial help. The service member is unable to work and his wife can only work part-time as she must care for him.

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A wounded warrior and his family are in need of mortgage assistance and food. The service member has had difficulty maintaining steady employment due to his injuries from his deployment. His wife has been unable to work due to constant care he needs. Any assistance would be appreciated while this family is in transition and waiting for other benefits.

A wounded Air Force veteran is seeking assistance with auto repairs. The service member has found new employment however the auto repair cost exceeds what the service member can afford. Please help this Air Force veteran with critical repairs. His vehicle is desperately needed to drive to and from work since the surrounding area is very rural and public transportation is not an option.