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title: "Our Programs | Operation Gratitude"
description: "Three programs connecting Americans with the heroes who serve: Signature Activations, Assembly Days, and Mail Call."
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Notice:  We are no longer accepting in-kind donations. [Learn More →](/whats-changing)

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About

Get Involved

[Stories & Impact](/programs/mail-call)

[Join Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)[Request Care Packages](/programs/request-care-packages)[Donate](https://giving.operationgratitude.com/campaign/702424/donate)

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How We Work

# Our Three Programs

From massive community activations to intimate assembly days, every program is designed to connect Americans with the heroes who protect them.

What We Do

## Three Ways to Make an Impact

Each program offers a unique way for individuals, families, companies, and communities to express their gratitude.

![Signature Activations](/__l5e/assets-v1/c5eb2da7-d8af-41b1-be93-d017f1f5f407/community-signature-activation.jpg)

### Signature Activations

250K+ volunteers annually

Large-scale community events where thousands of volunteers come together to assemble care packages filled with snacks, hygiene products, handwritten letters, and more.

[Learn More](/programs/signature-activations)

![Assembly Days](/__l5e/assets-v1/023558b6-be6f-40f5-9a9e-95962c7957b5/programs-assembly-hero.jpg)

### Assembly Days

1,000+ events hosted

Host your own care package assembly event at your school, workplace, or community center. We provide the supplies and guidance, you bring the heart.

[Host an Event](/programs/assembly-days)

![Mail Call](/__l5e/assets-v1/de5acba8-d3dd-4e40-aaa1-602381a31ad3/programs-mailcall-hero.jpg)

### Mail Call

Thousands of stories shared

Heartfelt stories from the service members, veterans, and first responders who receive our care packages. Read their words and share your own impact story.

[Read Stories](/programs/mail-call)

## Need Care Packages for Your Unit?

Service members, veterans, and first responders can request care packages for their unit, station, or department, completely free.

[Request Care Packages](/programs/request-care-packages)

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Saying "Thank You" to all who serve, service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

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#### How We Work

-   [Who We Are](/about/who-we-are)
-   [Who We Serve](/about/who-we-serve)
-   [Signature Activations](/programs/signature-activations)
-   [Assembly Days](/programs/assembly-days)
-   [Mail Call](/programs/mail-call)

#### Get Involved

-   [Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)
-   [Become a Volunteer](/volunteer/apply)
-   [Events](/events)
-   [Partner with Us](/partner-with-us)
-   [Matching Gifts](/matching-gifts)
-   [Corporate Partnerships](/corporate-partnerships)
-   [Community Partnerships](/community-partnerships)

#### About

-   [Leadership & Board](/about/leadership)
-   [Financials](/about/financials)
-   [Careers](/about/careers)
-   [Contact Us](/about/contact)
-   [What's Changing](/whats-changing)
-   [FAQ](/faq)

Operation Gratitude is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #20-0103575). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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