Meet the faces of our organization! Our new Staff Profile blog series will introduce you to the people behind Operation USA. Check back every few weeks for new updates. This week, get to know our Office Administrator, Laetitia Rwiyegura. Laetitia with her son at a National Honor Society ceremony in 2012 NAME: Laetitia […]
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By Tonyehn Verkitus This guest post on volunteerism comes to you from our friends at GiveGab.com. GiveGab is the social network for volunteers, dedicated to helping volunteers and nonprofit organizations find each other in their local communities. February 18, 2014 — With the beginning of a new year, we find ourselves questioning our actions
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Meet the faces of our organization! Our new Staff Profile blog series will introduce you to the people behind Operation USA. Check back every few weeks for new updates. This week, get to know our Director of Operations, Jamaica Walden. NAME: Jamaica Walden HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA WORKING AT OPUSA SINCE:
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by Richard Walden January 31, 2014 — It’s been 30 years since the release of the multi-Oscar-nominated film, “The Killing Fields,” which was directed by Roland Joffe (who later became an OpUSA board member), and tells the story of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, based on the experiences of two journalists. The film
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by Barry Mottier January 29, 2014 — This same time last year, I had no plans (only aspirations) to visit Asia. Just a few months later, I found myself on the Cambodia/Vietnam border representing Operation USA on my first foray into field work. I had the fortune of journeying with some experienced world travelers
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January 21, 2014 — These days it seems like everywhere you turn there are causes asking for your support. From your Facebook news feed to your email inbox to in-game advertisements on your mobile phone, it’s easier than ever for organizations to reach you. But, when you’re faced with an overwhelming volume of information, how
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January 7, 2014 — At Operation USA, of all the projects and programs we facilitate and participate in, the delivery of in-kind product donations to areas where they are needed most is one of the most rewarding. We are fortunate to work with partners here in the United States who provide vital materials and supplies.
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December 9, 2013 — This holiday season Operation USA is once again participating in the Crowdrise Holiday Challenge. Your donations help us earn the chance to receive bonus funds and other valuable rewards, like placements on Huffington Post. This week we have the opportunity to win $6,000, and all we need to qualify is 10
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December 9, 2013 — United Airlines’ 10 Million Charity Miles Giveaway is back! Now through December 31st your votes help Operation USA earn thousands of air miles. Voting is easy–it only takes a few simple clicks. Click here to vote now! United Airlines is awarding up to 10 million miles to charity
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by Mary Dolan September 30, 2013 — Last week I traveled to New York City to attend the 2013 Social Good Summit on behalf of Operation USA. Over the course of three days I was lucky enough to hear from dozens of inspirational speakers from the nonprofit and tech communities. Set against the backdrop
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