Who We Serve

As articulated in our Mission Statement, the principal program focus of Operation Hug-A-Hero® is on the children of the following members of organizations that work tirelessly to keep us safe:

★ Armed Forces

• United States Air Force – Active Duty, Reserves and Air National Guard
• United States Army – Active Duty, Reserves and Army National Guard
• United States Coast Guard – Active Duty and Reserves
• United States Marine Corps – Active Duty and Reserves
• United States Merchant Marines
• United States Navy – Active Duty and Reserves

★ Civilian Contractors working in support of Homeland Security initiatives
★ Federal Agencies (e.g. CIA, FBI, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security)
★ Firefighters and other First Responders
★ Law Enforcement Officers

★ Learn About our Eligibility Criteria / Requirements

★ How We Learn about Families in Need  / Refer a Family