HFOT Reflects on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

| By Lisa Duffy
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On August 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated December 7th as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941—a day President Franklin Roosevelt called “a date that will live in infamy.” Today, all American flags should be flown at half-staff …

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Home for the Holidays

| By Lisa Duffy
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Thanksgiving is a time for family, cherished traditions, and the comfort of home—a place where memories are made as we gather with loved ones in the familiar warmth and security of home. For Sergeant Nate Shumaker, that sense of belonging and security holds an even deeper meaning. In 2010, during his second deployment to Afghanistan, …

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Thank You For Supporting HFOT’S 9TH Annual Celebrity Auction On EBAY

| By John Bernier
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home
The 2025 Veterans Day Celebrity Auction has officially ended! Homes For Our Troops’ 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction on eBay hosted by Jake Tapper, George Clooney, and Wynonna Judd raised over $420,000 for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. There were over 100 items and experiences generously donated, varying from in-person experiences, Zoom calls, luxury items, …

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How to Choose the Right Charity and Make Your Philanthropy Count

| By Lisa Duffy
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The importance of charity ratings
Donors invest their hard-earned dollars in philanthropy with specific intentions—to make a meaningful difference in causes they care about. But how do you choose the right charity? Which organization will be a good steward of your gift, maintain high charity ratings, demonstrate measurable impact, and help you maximize your tax benefits? If your passion is …

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Honoring All Who Served this Veterans Day

| By Bill Ivey
Categories: Blog, Home
On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued a message commemorating the first Armistice Day to recognize the anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the guns finally fell silent to end the “War to End All Wars.” In 1938, Congress designated November 11th as a …

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