Home Depot Foundation launches Operation Surprise
The Home Depot Foundation has announced the launch of Operation Surprise, a contest inviting individuals across the country to nominate a U.S. military veteran in need of a life-changing home repair.
The contest is part of The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Celebration of Service campaign, a seven-week period when the company’s associate volunteer force – Team Depot – pledges 100,000 hours of service to veterans nationwide.
To nominate a veteran for Operation Surprise or learn more about the contest rules, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org.
Home Depot volunteers are trading in their orange for military green to honor veterans.
“Today we invite everyone to nominate a veteran in their life that deserves to be recognized – whether it is a colleague, close friend or a family member,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director at The Home Depot Foundation. “Giving back to veterans is extremely important to The Home Depot, so we’re truly excited to invite the community to be a part of Operation Surprise.”
During this year’s Celebration of Service, Team Depot will complete more than 600 projects across the U.S. to help improve veterans’ homes. Additionally, now through Veterans Day, Home Depot is trading its signature orange T-shirts for military green, and over Veterans Day weekend, associates will wear green in stores to honor veterans.
“I am humbled every day by the work The Home Depot Foundation does to support our veterans,” said Jim Emge, district manager and regional community captain at The Home Depot. “Having the opportunity to give back to those who have sacrificed for this country brings so much joy to our team.”
Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran housing initiatives and has improved more than 45,000 homes and facilities for veterans across the country. Giving back to veterans is personal to The Home Depot, as more than 35,000 of the company’s associates have served in the military.
The contest is part of The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Celebration of Service campaign, a seven-week period when the company’s associate volunteer force – Team Depot – pledges 100,000 hours of service to veterans nationwide.
To nominate a veteran for Operation Surprise or learn more about the contest rules, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org.
Home Depot volunteers are trading in their orange for military green to honor veterans.“Today we invite everyone to nominate a veteran in their life that deserves to be recognized – whether it is a colleague, close friend or a family member,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director at The Home Depot Foundation. “Giving back to veterans is extremely important to The Home Depot, so we’re truly excited to invite the community to be a part of Operation Surprise.”
During this year’s Celebration of Service, Team Depot will complete more than 600 projects across the U.S. to help improve veterans’ homes. Additionally, now through Veterans Day, Home Depot is trading its signature orange T-shirts for military green, and over Veterans Day weekend, associates will wear green in stores to honor veterans.
“I am humbled every day by the work The Home Depot Foundation does to support our veterans,” said Jim Emge, district manager and regional community captain at The Home Depot. “Having the opportunity to give back to those who have sacrificed for this country brings so much joy to our team.”
Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran housing initiatives and has improved more than 45,000 homes and facilities for veterans across the country. Giving back to veterans is personal to The Home Depot, as more than 35,000 of the company’s associates have served in the military.