Florida Chapter Highlights Archive

Sun Capital Partners’ Donation

On Veterans Day, Sun Capital Partners Foundation, Inc. presented Operation Homefront Florida with check for $100,000. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm headquartered in Boca Raton. In 2010, Co-CEOs Roger Krouse …Read More

Thank you Alfred Angelo

On August 7th in Tampa, Fl, military "brides to be" attended an Operation Bridal gown fashion show made possible by a generous donation by Alfred Angelo Bridal. Attendees not only tried on dresses, but also had the opportunity to take a dr …Read More

Congratulations Father's Day Photo Contest Winners

This Father's Day, OHFL held a contest to "Salute Military Fathers." Contestants submitted pictures that best highlighted their military dad. Congratulations to the 3 winners, who will all receive a Mizuno Prize package for their militar …Read More

Magellan Health Services Volunteer Event

Thanks to Magellan Health Services and ICORE volunteers who came together Tuesday June 14th in Orlando to pack hurricane prep kits for deployed military families. Each kit contained flashlights, emergency blankets, radios, food and more! …Read More

Mother's Day Social

Saturday May 7th, OHFL in conjunction with the Florida National Guard Family Programs, hosted a "Mother's Day Social" event in Jacksonville, FL. Military moms, grandmothers, spouses and active duty moms attended the event. All attendees w …Read More

Thank you Outback Steakhouse Pro Am

On Tuesday, October 26th, the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am announced that Tampa Bay’s premier Champions Tour event raised $136,500 to benefit Operation Homefront-Florida. The check presentation took place at The Westin Tampa Bay. This final ch …Read More

Thank you Touchdown for the Troops Sponsors and Supporters!

Thank you Touchdown for the Troops 2010 Sponsors and Supporters, in particular Hooters of America, Wachovia a Wells Fargo Company, University of Florida Bone and Joint Clinic, Coggin Nissan at the Avenues, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Hom …Read More

A Heart for Military Families

Nationally, 95 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to Operation Homefront’s mission. Without the support, generosity and commitment of our volunteers, this would be impossible. Rowena Mateo-Sjovall first learned about Operation Ho …Read More

Florida Veteran Helped

Army Lt. Col. Kathy Champion was an Army Reservist and school teacher. She commanded an all-male civil affairs unit in Iraq. She was tough. She was smart. She was a Bronze Star recipient. She was at the top of her game. When she returned …Read More