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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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Signature Activations

# Gratitude, Delivered To Your Hometown. 

Our nationwide volunteer activation program gives community members like you the chance to personally deliver care packages and gratitude to local heroes in your own hometown.

[View Events](/events) [See How It Works](#how-it-works)[Join the Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)

25+

States Activated

🤲

Hand-Delivered

100%

Volunteer-Powered

❤️

Real Connection

The Program

## What Is a Signature Activation?

Volunteer Activations are a hands-on way to be part of Operation Gratitude, no matter where you live. Five times each year, we host designated Activation Days that create a national moment of thanks in communities across the country. If you can't make it to an Assembly Day but still want to participate in a meaningful way, this is for you. Sign up through the Virtual FOB, and we'll send you a pre-packed Operation Gratitude box to deliver to a veteran or first responder in your hometown on Activation Day.

### What's Inside Each Package

🪢 

Paracord Lanyards

Handmade by volunteers across the country

✉️ 

Screened Letters

Personal notes of gratitude from everyday Americans

📦 

Pre-Packed Boxes

Shipped directly to your door, ready for hand-delivery

Step by Step

## How It Works

1

### Check Our Events Calendar

Check our Events Calendar for when our next Activation campaign will be.

[View Events](/events)

2

### Register

Sign up to participate in the upcoming Activation Day.

3

### OG Ships You a Box

We send a pre-packed care package directly to your door.

4

### You Deliver

Hand-deliver the package to a local hero in your community.

5

### Share Your Story!

Tell us about your delivery experience to inspire others.

Growing Nationwide

## Where We've Activated

Signature Activations have reached 27+ states, and counting. Every pin represents a community that chose to deliver gratitude in person.

📍 California 📍 Texas 📍 Florida 📍 New York 📍 Georgia 📍 North Carolina 📍 Virginia 📍 Tennessee 📍 Ohio 📍 Illinois 📍 Pennsylvania 📍 Arizona 📍 Colorado 📍 Washington 📍 Oregon 📍 Michigan 📍 Maryland 📍 South Carolina 📍 Alabama 📍 Kentucky 📍 Missouri 📍 Indiana 📍 Minnesota 📍 Nevada 📍 Utah 📍 Oklahoma 📍 Connecticut 

Interactive map coming soon, check back for a live view of all activation locations.

> "Every care package is a handshake between a grateful nation and the heroes who protect it."

[Join the Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)

## Every Package Starts With a Donation

Your contribution funds the supplies, shipping, and volunteer coordination that makes every hand-delivery possible.

[Donate Now](https://giving.operationgratitude.com/campaign/702424/donate)[Explore the Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)

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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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