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

HAMPTON, N.H., Thursday, February 15, 2024 – Operation Hat Trick (OHT), an innovative non-profit supporting the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, announced today they have made donations to six non-profit organizations. The donations support an assortment of outreach programs for wounded and recovering service members and veterans.

The organizations receiving the donations are Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, Trails of Purpose, Veterans Count, Azimuth Check Foundation, New England Center and Home for Veterans, and Fisher House Boston. These donations will aid in veteran support including mental health therapy, suicide prevention, recreational therapy, and lodging for veterans and their families during medical treatments.

“We couldn’t be more proud to donate to these six organizations,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of OHT. “We are thankful for the help these organizations will provide to those veterans in need, making it possible for 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 stewardship (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 Warrior Freedom Service Dogs

The program is designed to do more than supply a service animal to a disabled veteran. They help veterans reconnect to the purpose-filled life they deserve; one of doing more than they thought possible. One of restored brotherhood. One of becoming a better brother or sister, son or daughter, father or mother, friend, and contributor to society. For more information, visit warriorfreedom.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. For more information, visit trailsofpurpose.com.

About Veterans Count

Veterans Count was developed in 2007 as a result of Easter Seals NH’s Board Member Mike Salter’s desire to bring comprehensive, emergency aid to active military and their families whose quality of life was significantly impacted by deployment to war zones. Veterans Count provides critical and timely financial assistance and services to New Hampshire service members, veterans and their families when no other resources are available to ensure their dignity, health and overall well-being. To learn more, visit vetscount.org.

About Azimuth Check Foundation

Azimuth Check Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps heroes find their way, by providing injured warriors challenging year-round athletic activities that create wellness in an atmosphere of camaraderie. Designed to help our injured warriors in the Northern New England area achieve wellness by providing veterans with challenging and rewarding events, including hiking, mountaineering, deep sea fishing, rock climbing, ice climbing, snowshoe hiking, sporting events & tournaments, and much more. To learn more, visit azimuthcheckfoundation.org.

About New England Center and Home for Veterans

The Mission of the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) is to equip Veterans who are facing or at-risk of homelessness with the tools for economic self-sufficiency and to provide them a path to achieve successful and dignified independent living. To learn more, visit nechv.org.

About Fisher House of Boston

Fisher House of Boston's mission is to provide a home away from home where military families can stay, free of charge, while a loved one is receiving in-house treatment at any of the world-renowned medical centers in Boston. For more information, visit fisherhouseboston.org.