Operation Second Chance

Founded by and for military families, OSC provides direct support to wounded service members in financial crisis — most of whom have experienced combat injury or illness but are awaiting the initiation of veterans' benefits. Assistance for essential expenses like rent, utilities, and mortgage payments prevents families from going into debt or losing a home. Referrals to other resources help meet additional needs, whether it’s counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder, or home renovations to improve wheelchair accessibility. OSC also coordinates sports events, hospital visits, and all-inclusive retreats at their center — providing rest and recreation for veterans, first responders, and their families while helping them transition back into civilian life and build a network of peers. And through Operation Giving Back, veterans and their family members can work as paid interns to serve others like themselves. These families have given … so much.