Our troops serving in combat zones know first hand the dangers they face.  The threat of injury and death is with them everyday.  When service member is wounded, their life changes forever.  Our wounded troops may face unexpected personal and financial hardship when they return home.  Their families also face the sudden upheaval of caring for their wounded loved one.  The challenges these brave men and women face are massive and it may be difficult for them to find someone to help. 

Operation First Response is an organization that is dedicated to easing the burdens faced by our wounded heroes and their families.  Starting at the combat hospital in Iraq or at the Army medical hospital in Germany, Operation First Response has member ready to come to the aid of a wounded service member.   They provide backpacks to the wounded troops filled with a change of clothes, hygiene products, calling cards and a hand made blanket. 

When our wounded troops return home, Operation First Response continues to be there to offer support and practical assistance.  Operation First Response will fly family members to military hospitals to meet up with their loved ones.  They will also provide transportation for troops and their families f they are going to a non-military hospital or rehabilitation facility.   Operation First Response also frequently visits military hospitals to deliver calling cards, groceries, hygiene items and books to wounded troops. 

Operation First Response is also available to provide financial assistance to wounded service members and their families.  Wounded troops may fins themselves facing unexpected and overwhelming financial burdens.  Family members may be far from home and may have had to give up their jobs or have to pay hotel bills to stay with their loved ones as they recover.  Operation First Response can help with utility bills, car payments, groceries, clothing and transportation.  Wounded service members can contact Operation First Response in a private manner to request assistance.  Operation First Response can also help put wounded troops in touch with organizations that can provide long term financial assistance or monetary grants. 

Operation First Response is always in need of donations to continue their work on behalf of our wounded heroes and their families.  Operation First Response accepts tax deductible monetary donations as well as donations of airline miles, hygiene items and items for their backpacks.  Please visit their website at www.operationfirstresponse.org for more information on this amazing organization.