COOKSTOWN, NJ — Operation Homefront hosted a Star-Spangled Babies® baby shower for 50 new and expecting military families from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Friday. The event, which was organized with support from Estée Lauder Companies, Delta Children, Kiinde, Homefront Pumps, The Makers Place, United Through Reading and Connect-the-DOTS, was held at VFW Post 6590 in Cookstown.The event celebrated military families in all ranks of active-duty and active and inactive Guard and Reserve families a...
COOKSTOWN, NJ — Operation Homefront hosted a Star-Spangled Babies® baby shower for 50 new and expecting military families from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Friday. The event, which was organized with support from Estée Lauder Companies, Delta Children, Kiinde, Homefront Pumps, The Makers Place, United Through Reading and Connect-the-DOTS, was held at VFW Post 6590 in Cookstown.
The event celebrated military families in all ranks of active-duty and active and inactive Guard and Reserve families as well as the families of wounded, ill or injured veterans. Every new and expectant parent received a crib and mattress set from Delta Children and additional donated gifts for baby, along with educational information to help them in their new role as parents.
Welcoming a new baby to the family can be tough to begin with, and can be even more difficult if finances are tight or a service member is deployed. Operation Homefront's Star-Spangled Babies® baby shower program seeks to make it easier for service members and their growing families to welcome their new additions. Since 2008, Operation Homefront has provided critical baby supplies to more than 18,000 military new and expecting moms. Friday's event is one of the many ways that Operation Homefront helps military families throughout the year.
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“Thanks to the incredible support of Delta Children and other partners, our “Star-Spangled Babies” event today celebrated new and expecting military families preparing to welcome the newest patriot into their lives,” said Rachel Tischler, Region 3 Senior Director for Operation Homefront. “This past year has been particularly difficult, and I am proud to say with the ongoing support of like-minded partners, we have been able to continue to help our military families start strong and stay strong in their communities.”
“It’s an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to give back to the families that put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe. We hope by providing a safe sleeping environment for their babies, our donation can have a small impact on improving the lives of these brave families at Fort Dix," said Joe Shamie, CEO of Delta Children. "Our mission at Delta Children is to find a safe place for every baby to sleep, and we are committed to making this happen. Thank you to Operation Homefront for including us in this wonderful event!”
Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 90 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.
Operation Homefront launched ‘Start Strong, Stay Strong,’ a national brand campaign in March 2021. The initiative brings much-needed attention to the dedicated service of our military families and the support that Americans can provide to help us help these families so they can start strong in their communities and stay strong throughout their journeys. #StartStrongStayStrong. Find out more at operationhomefront.org/startstrongstaystrong.
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