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Meet our ALL VOLUNTEER team.

, We are an all volunteer 501 c 3 non-profit organization comprised of community leaders, business owners, military spouses, and military family members. Our advisory team includes active duty service members who volunteer their time, wounded warriors to give us perspective, retirees, and single service members. It takes a village to accomplish our goals... and it's really all of our volunteers all over the country who make OHH work.

All of our Board Members, Project Directors and volunteers donate their time and talents because we have a passion for serving those who sacrifice so much for our country.  We welcome your questions and comments, and we'd love to have you join our team of volunteers. 

For general inquiries:  email info@operationhelpahero.org.
For Operation Christmas Spirit DONOR Inquiries, please first check out information available on our website and if you still have questions:  contact Cindy Farnum at cfarnum@operationhelpahero.org.

For family Christmas assistance inquiries: 
click here to apply for help if you are an ACTIVE DUTY or GOLD STAR FAMILY. We are unable to respond to generic requests for help. Only those who apply for help and go through our vetting process will be approved. Our next open application day is NOVEMBER 15th. 


To submit an Operation Enduring Support application for crisis assistance, please click here for more information.

​CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS/LEADERS

Cindy Farnum, Executive Director/Founder: 
USMC Spouse. Teacher. 

Operation Christmas Spirit Director, Operation Enduring Support Committee Chair, Volunteer coordinator
Other Committees: Camp JOY, OHH Baby, Operation Rack Pack
Military “green side” liaison for OHH

Amber Martin-Abbott, President:
Air Force Mom. Owner, Keza Corporation.
Fundraising Committee Chair, Corporate Sponsorship Lead
Committee leadership and oversight: 
 Operation Rack Pack, Camp JOY, Operation Christmas Spirit
Newsletters, OHH Baby

Linda Muklevicz, Treasurer
Civilian Patriot and long time volunteer.

Committees: Fundraising, Operatio Christmas Spirit


Sonja Fehlmann, Secretary (temp):
USMC Mom. Teacher.
Donor Gratitude Lead, Operation Rack Pack Leader
Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit

Sarah Quail, Board Member: 
USMC Spouse, Positive Parenting Coach.
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

Committees: OHH Baby Shower, Operation Christmas Spirit 

Kristin McKenzie, Board Member:
Army Spouse. Community Leader.
Tampa/MacDill Lead, Operation Christmas Spirit Assistant Director

Committees: Operation Christmas Spirit, Operation Enduring Support

Natalie Ochs, Board Member: 
Civilian Patriot Volunteer. Owner Lifestyled Group Luxury Travel Advisor.
San Diego Lead, 
Camp JOY group leader
Committees: Operation Christmas Spirit, Fundraising, Operation Enduring Support, Camp JOY
 

Laura Wagner,  Board Member:
USMC Spouse. Organizational Health and Resiliency Professional.
Camp JOY Lead

Committees: Camp JOY,  Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Fundraising, School Liaison

Michele Diamond, Board Member
USMC (ret) Spouse. 
Camp JOY Co-Lead, OHH Baby Shower Co-Lead

Committees: OHH Baby, Camp JOY,  Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support

Kaity Morrow, Board Member
USMC Spouse. Data Analyst Professional. 
Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support Lead, Fundraising Lead

Committees: OHH Baby, Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Fundraising

Mary Katherine Erwin, Board Member
USMC (Ret) Spouse. Dental Services Professional.
Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit


Nicole Purzycki, Board Member
Civilian Patriot and long time volunteer.
Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit


Christy Jenks: Advisory Board Member
USMC Spouse (ret). San Antonio Area Director

Kendra Goldberg Advisory Board Member
USMC Spouse. Okinawa, Japan Enduring Support Coordinator

Timothy Abbott: Advisory Board Member
Civilian Patriot Volunteer. Operation Rack Pack Committee Co-Chair

OTHER VOLUNTEER LEADERS 
Julie Jenkins: Civilian Patriot Volunteer. Fort Bragg North Carolina Operation Christmas Spirit Lead, Christmas Delivered Coordinator
Kamey Tippett:  USMC Spouse. NoVA/ DC Area Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Kim McDonough: USMC Spouse and Naval Academy Mom. Annapolis/MD Area Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Crystal Woods: Active Duty Airmen and Army Spouse. Fort Carson/Peterson AFB Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Becky McCaskill: USMC Spouse (ret.) Colorado Single Service Member Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Nori Jackson: USMC Spouse (ret). New River/ Cherry Hill, NC Area Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Heather Escamilla: USMC Spouse.  NoVA/ DC Area Operation Christmas Spirit Coordinator
Katie May: USMC spouse. Camp JOY Lead, OHH Baby Shower Committee.
Ashley Sullivan:  USMC spouse. Operation Christmas Spirit Committee
Tanya Lambert: USMC spouse. OHH Baby Committee.
Jaymie Pollard: USMC spouse. OHH Baby Committee.
Mary Steele: USMC spouse. Camp JOY Committee.
Olivia Santora: Civilian patriot. Camp JOY Committee.
Dean Steidle: Air Force Dad. Camp JOY Committee.
Layla Tusko: Army vet and spouse. Camp JOY Committee.
Tina and Rylee Kervick: Civilian patriots. Camp JOY Committee.
Sean and Christie McMahon: Civilian patriots. Camp JOY Committee. 


Operation Help a Hero . 1 Caminito Altura, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA  92688
Tax ID: 27-1438256
Operation Help a Hero is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
Your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
OHH is a non-federal entity. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Our Financial Info
  • Donate
    • Online Donations
    • Operation Enduring Support Afghanistan Response
    • Mailing Address and Locations for Donations
    • Host a Drive
    • Kaiser Permanente CSIT Christmas Drive
    • IMEG Christmas Drive
    • Perez family Operation Enduring Support
  • Volunteer
    • Calendar of Events
    • Volunteer Registration >
      • Volunteer for Op Rack Pack
      • Volunteer for an OHH Baby Shower
      • Volunteer for Camp JOY
      • Be Part of the OHH Team
    • Get Involved
    • Stay Connected
  • Projects
    • OHH Baby Showers >
      • OHH Baby Shower RSVP
      • Adopt a Mommy-Baby
      • Current OHH Baby Needs
    • OHH Camp JOY >
      • Family RSVP for Camp JOY
    • Operation Christmas Spirit >
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Family "Adoption"
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Gift Card Help
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Host a Toy Drive
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Single Service Member Gifts
      • Host an Angel Tree
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Help for Active Duty Families
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Donor Receipt Request
    • Operation Rack Pack >
      • Operation Rack Pack Unit App
      • Single Service Member Survey
    • Operation Enduring Support >
      • Operation Enduring Support Application for Active Duty Families in Crisis
    • Comfort for the Caregiver
  • Contact
    • E-newsletter and Volunteer Alerts
    • Our Team
    • Unit Applications
    • Operation Enduring Support Application
  • In the News
  • OHH Thank You!
    • Missions Accomplished
    • Corporate Donors and Sponsors
  • Sign up for alerts