Join Operation Gratitude in saying “Thank you” to the Military and First Responder communities. Offering volunteer opportunit ... ies for every American to express their appreciation to all who serve and protect our nation. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four care packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since then, the nonprofit has successfully provided opportunities for millions of Americans to express their appreciation through hands-on volunteerism and has lifted the spirits of more than 3.3 million deployed troops, recruit graduates, veterans, military families, first responders, and healthcare heroes. Operation Gratitude is one of the largest and most impactful nonprofits in the country for hands-on volunteerism in support of the military, veterans, and first responders. Operation Gratitude is a 501(c)(3), non-profit read more