Operation Hat Trick (OHT) Makes Donations to Two Organizations Supporting Veteran Outreach

HAMPTON, N.H., March 30, 2021 – Operation Hat Trick (OHT), an innovative non-profit supporting the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, announced today they have made donations to two non-profit organizations. The donations support a variety of outreach programs for wounded and recovering service members and veterans.

The organizations receiving the donations are Healing Warrior Hearts and Trails of Purpose. These donations will aid in the emotional outreach to veterans through retreats and mental wellness activities.

“We are so delighted and proud to make donations to these two organizations,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of OHT. “We are grateful for the help these organizations will provide to those veterans in need enabling them to lead more independent, healthy lives now, perhaps more than ever before.”

About Operation Hat Trick

Operation Hat Trick is recognized by GuideStar as a Platinum seal of transparency organization for its responsible (https:/learn.guidestar.org/platinum). Dedicated to Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side at Arlington National Cemetery, OHT never forgets their sacrifice.

OHT is differentiated from other veteran-focused nonprofits by its innovative operating model. OHT pioneered the first national philanthropic co-branded cause marketing retail apparel licensing program. Rather than relying on donations to raise money, OHT receives a royalty on every product purchase of co-branded apparel and merchandise in conjunction with over 500 supporting American colleges and universities, as well as many NHL, NBA and MiLB teams. Its products are also available via online retailers such as Fanatics, Amazon and national retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Kohl’s, Lids, Scheels and more.

Support and learn more about Operation Hat Trick by visiting operationhattrick.org.

About Healing Warrior Hearts

Healing Warrior Hearts provides programs for Veterans and their families, dedicated to healing the emotional, moral and spiritual wounds of war. The Starfish Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization, sponsors Healing Warrior Hearts and offers the programs at no cost to military veterans and their families. For more information, visit healingwarriorhearts.org.

About Trails Of Purpose

Trails of Purpose is a 501c3 established in 2019. They are located in one of the Nation's most densely military populated area, Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their Mission is to support service members and their families in their fight to overcome the negative effects of trauma, transition, and trials that result from their service in the military. They do this by providing FREE equine assisted therapies and mental health counseling. They operate as a Certified Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH int'l) Center. They have working relationships with the Dept of VA, The Fisher House, The Navy Seal Foundation, LZ Grace Warrior Retreat & Foundation, Veteran's PATH, USO, and USOCCOM. For more information, visit trailsofpurpose.com.