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

HAMPTON, N.H., April 13, 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 four 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 Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, Warriors and Quiet Waters, Friends of Disabled Veterans, and Semper Fi Fund. These donations will aid in the emotional outreach to veterans through retreats and mental wellness activities, as well as new, mortgage free homes for veterans with significant injuries.

“We are thrilled and proud to make donations to all four of these organizations,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of OHT. “We are so 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 Cracker Barrel, 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 Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors

Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors was formed in October of 2009 by retired Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen after he returned home from his USO trip to US Military Bases in the Middle East. Jared was moved by the commitment, dedication, and sacrifices that our soldiers make every day to protect our freedom. He wanted to say thank you to every soldier in the only way that Jared knows how. By embracing the conflict and making a positive life-changing difference in the lives of those who need it most, Jared and his JAH4WW will help make life for wounded vets just a little bit easier. For more information, visit homesforwoundedwarriors.com.

About Warriors & Quiet Waters

Through the experience of fly fishing in Montana, WQW is a catalyst for positive change in the lives of post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones. Warriors & Quiet Waters is an organization that helps veterans rekindle their love for the outdoors. WQW envisions an America in which a new generation of combat veterans successfully reintegrates into society. To learn more, visit warriorsandquietwaters.org.

About Friends of Disabled Veterans

Now in existence for over 5 years, Friends of Disabled Veterans continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the Disabled Veterans community. Their mission is to empower and inspire our veterans by providing an outdoor location where Disabled Veterans along with their family members can go to unwind and relax. For more information, visit friendsofdisabledveterans.org.

About Semper Fi Fund

Semper Fi & America’s Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to our combat wounded, critically ill and injured service members, military family members, and veterans, from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. To learn more, visit semperfifund.org.