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Stop in and see us this Saturday at the St. John Fall Festival in Zimmerman!
We just received a request from a new Chaplain team who are deployed. We need your letters to bless our deployed Soldiers!
Glenda
1 day ago1 min read


Loved....
Big 'Thank You!' to the donor who purchased some BIG candy bars for Soldiers who are really hungry! Way to let them know they are loved.
Glenda
Aug 191 min read


Civilian side keeping up?
In-game, passing supplies over the line keeps the team alive. In the real world, it’s no different. At Operation Empowering Hope, we make sure the "Civilian Side" is always backing up the "Military Side." Our mission is to deliver real-world support, care, and encouragement to the men and women serving our country—but we can’t send the next supply drop without you.Your financial donations directly fund our outreach and support programs, ensuring our service members have what
Glenda
Aug 191 min read


Coffee?
You'd be amazed how many real conversations start over a simple cup of coffee. That's exactly why we equip Chaplain offices with Coffee Bars — coffee, cocoa, cider, and snacks that give Soldiers a reason to stop in and get to know the person who's there for them. Could your office collect K-cups for a drive this month? Let's brew up some hope together. 🍫 #OperationEmpoweringHope #EmpoweringOurTroops #CoffeeBarDrive
Glenda
Aug 191 min read


“Being lonely is more painful than getting hurt.” – Monkey D. Luffy
Being alone is a huge struggle for so many. Now imagine being in a foreign location withno friends or family around. That is what many of our Soldier sign up for when they take that pledge to give us our freedom. Lets unit together and send 40 today to remind a Soldier today that while they may be far away they are not alone.
Glenda
Aug 101 min read


Are you a hands on type of person?
Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 5-7 pm. @ 9125 Hampshire Ave N Brooklyn Park. We are currently packing Arctic Tent Bags for Soldiers before they begin training in the frozen tundra.
Glenda
Aug 101 min read


Save the date!
November 1st is the Honor & Hope Benefit for Operation Empowering Hope. Hear testimonies from those we support! Get a picture of how much we’ve grown! Silent auction! Snack!
Glenda
Aug 101 min read


Letters needed for winter!
Winter is just around the corner for us, it comes much earlier and hits much harder in Alaska than here. We would love letters to go out on these candy bars for our Soldiers training in Alaska. Won’t you write a letter? Write a letter or type into the portal- www.operationempoweringhope, follow the Get Involved button.
Glenda
Aug 101 min read


'Wouldn't it be arrogant to die before you've repaid that debt?'
A powerful reminder to support those who serve. Please consider a donation to Operation Empowering Hope: https://www.operationempoweringhope.com/
Glenda
Aug 41 min read


Thank you....
Thirteen simple items. One handwritten letter. One Bible verse. That's all it takes to assemble a Thank You Bag that tells a Soldier they are remembered and loved. Shop the list, gather your group for a craft night, and ship the finished bags to us or straight to a Chaplain. Ready to start? Email us for the full supply list today. 🎒 #OperationEmpoweringHope #ThankYouBags #SupportOurTroops
Glenda
Aug 41 min read


Why Letters?
🛡️ “Protecting someone means giving them a place to belong. Giving them a place where they can be happy.” — Princess Lenessia (Log Horizon) For our Soldiers, protection doesn’t stop with the uniform. It continues through connection, belonging, and knowing they matter—even far from home. ✉️ Handwritten letters delivered by Chaplains. 📞 Calls that remind them they’re remembered. 🤝 Support that reaches them right where they serve. 💚 Operation Empowering Hope works alongsid
Glenda
Aug 41 min read


loot box?
In the gaming world, a "loot box" or a supply drop can completely turn the tide of a battle. It gives the squad exactly what they need to stay in the fight. But for our service members deployed around the globe, the need for a real-world supply drop is very real. At Operation Empowering Hope (OEH), we bridge the gap between the "Civilian Side" and the "Military Side." Just like in this image, your financial support allows us to hand over vital resources, morale boosts, and un
Glenda
Jul 201 min read


Sometimes the bravest first step a Soldier takes...
is walking through a Chaplain's door — and a cup of coffee makes that first step so much easier. Our Coffee Bar program supplies K-cup machines, coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks so Chaplains can offer a warm, low-pressure welcome. Want to fund a Coffee Bar for a unit? Visit our site to sponsor one today. ☕ #OperationEmpoweringHope #CoffeeBar #ArmyChaplains Donate today www.operationempoweringhope.com
Glenda
Jul 201 min read


“If you wanna make people dream, you’ve gotta start by believing in that dream yourself!” – Seiya Kanie (Amagi Brilliant Park)
With all the business and impending deadlines in this busy life. Let's take a pause and remember each one of us can make a difference. Be that difference today by sending a Soldier a candy bar bundle today. Please take a minute to write a letter or type into the portal- www.operationempoweringhope, follow the Get Involved button.
Glenda
Jul 201 min read


Glenda
Jul 150 min read


Precious gifts for our Soldiers!
Another beautiful donation from Art2Heart in Hamel, Minnesota. Check out this treasure of beautiful gifts for your friends and family!
Glenda
Jul 151 min read


Would you be willing to give $50 every month?
Consistent donors help us get boxes of Candy Bar Bundles, Coffee Bars and other tools into Chaplains hands. $50 to save lives and encourage those who are risking their life for you…
Glenda
Jul 151 min read


What is so great about Candy Bar Bundles?
T hese yummy treats (Soldiers are always hungry!) come with a unique letter (everyone wants to feel special!) and their Chaplain’s contact information so when a Soldier is struggling with mental health, relationships, or any issues s/he can contact their Chaplain at any time of the day or night. Plus they are light enough a Chaplain can easily carry hundreds of Candy Bar Bundles at a time. Please consider donating to keep them flowing.
Glenda
Jul 151 min read


🏠 “A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home.”— Jiraiya (Naruto)
For our Soldiers serving far from home, home isn’t always a place — it’s knowing they haven’t been forgotten. 🙏 Families and friends praying from afar. 📞 A phone call that reminds them they matter. ✉️ Handwritten letters delivered by Chaplains. These moments of connection become anchors of hope. 💚 Operation Empowering Hope works alongside Army Chaplains to ensure Soldiers feel supported, remembered, and never alone — even at a Forward Operating Base, even across the world.
Glenda
Jul 131 min read


What is so great about Candy Bar Bundles?
These yummy treats (Soldiers are always hungry!) come with a unique letter (everyone wants to feel special!) and their Chaplain’s contact information so when a Soldier is struggling with mental health, relationships, or any issues s/he can contact their Chaplain at any time of the day or night. Plus they are light enough a Chaplain can easily carry hundreds of Candy Bar Bundles at a time. Please consider donating to keep them flowing.
Glenda
Jul 81 min read

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