The Military Times, citing statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, reported that in 2017 the number of Veterans experiencing homeless increased to around 40,000 – the first increase in seven years. Read the full article>>> [December 6, 2017]
News Items
Martha-Ann Alito on Honoring our Nation’s Veterans
Martha-Ann Alito, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, speaks with Fox News’ Shannon Bream about Veterans experiencing homelessness and Operation Renewed Hope Foundation. View the interview>>> [Nov 11, 2017]
“ABC7 Salutes” ORHF President and CEO Deborah Snyder
On October 7, 2017, ORHF’s volunteer – unpaid! – President and CEO Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Deborah Snyder was featured in the “ABC7 Salutes” segment “Retired Lt. Col. Focuses on Helping Homeless Veterans” [Oct 6, 2017].
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Fox “The Five,” Hosts ORHF Gala
Operation Renewed Hope Foundation was pleased to have Kimberly Guilfoyle of Fox News’ “The Five” host its 2017 Purple and Gold Gala [Apr 24, 2017].
Veterans Celebrate Their New Homes in Southeast
Read about the dozen formerly homeless Veterans who found new housing through the efforts of many individuals and organizations, including Operation Renewed Hope Foundation. Read the full article. [March 15, 2017]
Governor McAuliffe Receives Award For Leadership In Functionally Ending Veteran Homelessness In Virginia
The Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (ORHF) presented Governor McAuliffe with the Northwestern Mutual Award for Improving the Lives of Veteran Families during the foundation’s Five Year Anniversary Awards Ceremony on January 19th, 2017. ORHF, which serves veterans through job referrals, transportation assistance, and financial management, chose Governor McAuliffe due to his administration’s achievement functionally ending veteran homelessness in the Commonwealth. Read the full article. [January 20, 2017]
Deborah Snyder and ORHF Featured In Military Officer Magazine
Military Officer, the magazine of the Military Officers Association of America, featured ORHF President and CEO in its May, 2016, issue. The article is reproduced below. [May, 2016]
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TransUnion Employees Team Up to Support ORHF and Veterans
On April 5, 2016, twelve employees from TransUnion’s Government Information Solutions division teamed up to volunteer their time and energy and help two veterans in the Washington DC area with yard clean-up and gardening at their home in preparation for the impending Spring and Summer weather. The employees were excited to be able to spend the day supporting ORHF and giving back to veterans. They look forward to future volunteer opportunities and strongly encourage others to help where they can!
Governor McAuliffe Celebrates Success of Virginia Values Veterans Program
Governor Terry McAuliffe today recognized Virginia businesses for their ongoing commitment to creating employment opportunities for Virginia’s veterans. The 350 businesses certified under the state’s Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program have hired over 11,000 veterans. Read the full press release [August 27, 2015]
Walter Reed May Become Housing for Homeless Veterans
The New York Times reports that discussions are underway to convert the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center, closed since 2011, to housing for homeless Veterans. Read the article>>> [August 10, 2015]