The BeginningOperation: Care and Comfort was established in April 2003 when the three co-founders decided to combine their efforts to support military troops stationed in combat zones overseas. Starting in a garage in San Jose, they soon ran under the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and thrived. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of its founders and volunteers. OCC became an independent non-profit organization in July 2010.
Care PackagesOCC's initial focus was providing monthly care packages for 19 deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. OCC now provides support and comfort to dozens of "adopted" units of deployed U.S. military service members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict regions. Working within our community and through donations received from all over our country, we assemble and mail care packages to these adopted units until they return home. We are currently supporting dozens of units and ships on a monthly basis. We hold large public care package events at least quarterly, with small packing events in between. Over a million pounds of care packages have been packed and mailed by OCC!
Tickets For TroopsIn 2004, OCC worked with the San Francisco Giants on their first "Salute to the Military" game. The SF Giants donated tickets when a local military unit returned home from a long deployment, and that was the start of our Tickets for Troops program. Working with sports teams, promoters, event venues and season ticket holders, OCC has distributed tens of thousands of donated tickets to troops, veterans and their dependents 100% FREE of charge. While we concentrate on Northern California, we sometimes have tickets to events in other areas. All who have served are eligible to request tickets once they sign up for our program.
Adopt A Military FamilyIn 2005, OCC continued to find ways to support troops, veterans and their families by adding our third program. It's unique Adopt A Military Family program allowed individuals, organizations and companies the opportunity to anonymously "adopt" a military family throughout the year.
Recognition
America Supports You Homefront Groups Meet With President Bush at the White House
February 28, 2007. President thanks groups, including OCC for their support of Troops and Families in the Roosevelt Room.
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