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Military Moms
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Fifty women participate in drive-thru baby shower
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Sound of Freedom Executive Editor
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, 50 new and expecting military moms were treated to a baby shower.
Operation Homefront hosted a Star-Spangled Babies shower recently at Runbeck Election Services’ headquarters in Phoenix.
“Due to deployments and frequent relocation, military parents-to-be oft en live far from their extended families and support systems,” says Leticia Pena, Operation Homefront program manager.
“Our Star-Spangled Babies showers provide these new and expectant parents with early childhood education tips and a support system when loved ones are far away.”
Th e event was open to military moms in all ranks of active duty, Guard and Reserve families, and families of wounded, ill and injured veterans. Parents received donated gift s and educational information to help them in their new role as a mom.
“Partnering with Operation Homefront to host the Star-Spangled Babies shower was a truly wonderful experience; all of the military moms and moms-to-be were so grateful for the opportunity to participate,” says Elizabeth Sommers, human resources manager at Runbeck.
“We are always eager to off er our facilities and volunteer power to support important community causes.”
In addition to the signature Star-Spangled Babies event, Operation Homefront provides critical fi nancial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles.
Operation Homefront is prepping for its annual Back to School Brigade, providing hundreds of military children a backpack and school supplies as they prepare for the 2021-2022 school year.
To donate, visit operationhomefront.org.
port systems,” says Leticia Pena, Operation says Elizabeth Sommers, human resources
Hoot Hoot onesies provided by Origami Owl in Chandler were gifted to attendees. The Vets Jam Band of the Creative Drill Sergeants nonprofi t organization perform for military moms and their families. All volunteers assemble at Runbeck Election Services to put on the Star-Spangled Babies event for military moms.
Child of Runbeck Election Services volunteer helping at the Raffl e station.
Baby bundle Baby bundle basket station basket station with Cindy with Cindy from Armed from Armed Forces Bank. Forces Bank.
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