HOW WE STARTED
Our program, Operation: MOM was birthed by two friends, Dotty and Gloria, who each had a son in the Marine Corps. We began as a support system that shared a common purpose and destiny - to support those who serve in our military and one another as family members of our troops. Dotty and Gloria's family members have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines during WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the Gulf War in the Middle East.
In this journey, we picked up many friends who joined us, and we quickly became a multi-service organization and greatly expanded our vision and purposes. We have come a long way since our inception in 2001, have sent hundreds of thousands of gift boxes to our military personnel and have loved and cared for their families all across the country and overseas.
MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT
During World War II, a group of mothers who had sons or daughters in in the war formed a support group. Today, military support groups are formed within their own branches of the military. Our group, Operation: MOM was created in the same supportive spirit with two differences.
The first difference is that Operation: MOM includes all family and friends of those who are active military personnel. We serve as a support group for parents, spouses, sisters, brothers, close family and friends of those securing our freedom, whether here or afar.
The second difference is Operation: MOM includes all branches of the military. Operation: MOM extends this purpose to the families of those on the battlefield, in the air, on the seas, under them and those just starting out in their military training. It is important we support one another, assist one another, and meet the special needs all of us are having or soon will experience, no matter what branch of service our loved one is in.
WHAT WE DO
We provide direct support to our military personnel who are currently deployed overseas through letters of encouragement, food packages, and other necessities that will remind our troops of how much they are supported and loved. We remind them of our great appreciation for their contribution to each and everyone of us on the home front. Our military troops will face their enemies knowing we love each and every one of them and are thinking of them often.
Almost all of our members and volunteers have served in the military or have family members currently serving, and definately have personal, political and religious views. We honor our country and our freedom. However, Operation Mom is a non-poitical, non-religious organization. As an organization, we neither support or oppose war, police actions or endorse military decisions made by our country's leadership. We do fully embrace and support those who choose military service however. Our military members will never again return home to indifference, ungratefulness or be unsung. We recognize them as heroes for their faithfulness and courage. We honor our troops and love their families. Our purpose is about people and not a program or instituation.
Donations and purchases of our products allow us to directly support our troops and their families. All our members along with our board of directors and staff are non-paid volunteers. Most of the income dontated to us go for postage. The remainder goes towards the purchase of products to be sent to our military members and direct support of their families.
Operation: MOM has the support of our local Armed Forces.
How can you help?
* Tee Shirt sales help us provide financial support needed to create care packages and provide for special needs that may arise for our military personnel and their families. Buy a shirt!
* Gather names of military personnel, platoon numbers, and addresses so we may reach as many of our troops as possible.
* Volunteer to buy care package goodies and/or put together a care package.
* Become a buddy with other military families. Supporting each other is a gift!
* Spread the word about Operation: MOM
* Give us your ideas.