“Military kids will have to say goodbye to more significant people by age 18 than the average person has to in their entire lifetime.”
We are honored to announce that Camp Hometown Heroes has been chosen as the first organization supported by Operation MIG. For our owner Jeremy Cardenas, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, supporting the military community has always been a deeply personal priority. Upon discovering the heartfelt mission of Camp Hometown Heroes, it was immediately clear that this organization embodied everything Operation MIG sets out to champion.
While Camp Hometown Heroes is local to Wisconsin since 2013, they have welcomed campers from almost every state in America.
About Camp Hometown Heroes
Camp Hometown Heroes is a free week-long, overnight summer camp for children and siblings (aged 7-17) of fallen U.S. Service Members. These children have made the ultimate sacrifice of losing a loved one who served for our country for the freedoms we all enjoy today. During their stay at camp, these children are introduced to a safe and welcoming environment that allows them to bond with others who truly understand their suffering while also having the opportunity to participate in a wide array of fun summer activities. In its most fundamental sense, Camp Hometown Heroes offers campers something invaluable; hope for the future, a sense of peace, and a place where they are free to laugh, play, and experience the carefree spirit of just being a kid.
How to Get Involved
In order for Camp Hometown Heroes to be able to provide free camp services for military children, they rely on contributions and community engagement. Following is a variety of ways to help support Camp Hometown Heroes and the brave, resilient children they uplift.
- Individual donations of any amount help Camp Hometown Heroes welcome more children to camp each year.
- Volunteer your time as a camp counselor, camp staff member, or other positions within the organizations.
- Approach your company for a Corporate Donation.
- Support partners of Camp Hometown Heroes that help them achieve their mission through programs, services, travel and other resources.
- Spread the word about Camp Hometown Heroes by telling your family, friends, and most importantly, military families of children who have lost a parent.
- Follow Camp Hometown Heroes on social pages and reshare their posts.
Final Thoughts
Operation MIG is a promise. A promise to show up, to give back, and to use the platform we have built to make a difference that extends far beyond our walls. We are very proud to support a Wisconsin-based organization that keeps on restoring hope and happiness for military families year after year.
Contact Camp Hometown Heroes
For more information or to get involved, call 262-546-0421 or head to the Camp Hometown Heroes website at https://www.camphometownheroes.org/