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 [email protected]. 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[email protected].
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.
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 [email protected]. 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[email protected].
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 (closed November 1st through January 15th as our crisis support during this time is focused on Operation Christmas Spirit)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Cindy Farnum, Executive Director/Founder: USMC (ret) Spouse. Teacher. Operation Christmas Spirit Director Operation Enduring Support Chair Volunteer Coordinator Military “green side” liaison for OHH Other Committees: Camp JOY, OHH Baby, Operation Rack Pack, Morale Brigade
Michele Diamond, President USMC (ret) Spouse. Family Support Specialist. Camp JOY Director Operation Christmas Spirit Green Side Coordinator Operation Rack Pack Team B Leader Newsletter Coordinator Other Committees: OHH Baby, Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support Coordinator, Morale Brigade
Natalie Ochs, Vice President Civilian Patriot Volunteer. Owner Lifestyled Group Luxury Travel Advisor. Operation Christmas Spirit San Diego Leader Other Committees: OHH Baby, Fundraising, Operation Enduring Support, Camp JOY
Linda Muklevicz, Treasurer Civilian Patriot and long time volunteer. Committees: Fundraising, Operation Christmas Spirit
Sonja Fehlmann, Secretary USMC Mom. Teacher. Operation Rack Pack Leader (through July 2024) Other Committees: Operation Christmas Spirit Single Service Member Team, Donor Gratitude Team
BOARD MEMBERS
Amber Martin-Abbott, Board Member Air Force Mom. Owner, Keza Corporation. Fundraising Committee Chair Other Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Social Media, Operation Christmas Spirit
Jaymie Pollard, Board Member USMC Spouse. Beauty Counter Leader. Baby Shower Director Other Committees: Operation Enduring Support, Camp JOY, Operation Christmas Spirit
Sarah Quail, Board Member USMC Spouse, Positive Parenting Coach. Overseas Support Coordinator Other Committees: Operation Christmas Spirit, Operation Enduring Support
Kristin McKenzie, Board Member Army Spouse. Community Leader. Tampa/MacDill Lead Coordinator Operation Christmas Spirit Assistant Director Other Committees: Operation Enduring Support
Nicole Purzycki, Board Member Civilian Patriot and long time volunteer. Operation Christmas Spirit Team B Assistant Leader Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Our Advisory Board Members are volunteers who we turn to for guidance and advice. They do not vote, but they are able to have a voice in our Board Meetings and lead projects.
Wendy Ruiz, Advisory Committee Member Army Auntie. Former (but still active!) President of OHH. Owner of La Strada Contracting. Operation Rack Pack Team A Lead Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit
Col (ret) Peter Farnum, Advisory Committee Member USMC retired. Muscles of the Operation. Operations Analyst. Operation Rack Pack Team A Co-Lead Committees: Operation Rack Pack, Operation Christmas Spirit
Christy Jenks, Advisory Committee Member USMC (ret) Spouse. Regional Manager, Kohls. One of our founders. Operation Christmas Spirit San Antonio Leader Committees: Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, San Antonio Operations
Laura Wagner, Advisory Committee Member USMC Spouse. Organizational Health and Resiliency Professional. Teacher. Committees: Camp JOY, Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Fundraising, School Liaison
Crystal Woods, Advisory Committee Member Active duty Airman. Army Spouse. Operation Christmas Spirit Colorado Leader Other Committees: Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Fort Carson and Peterson AFB needs
Heather Escamilla, Advisory Committee Member USMC mom. USMC spouse (ret). Military Committee Leader. Operation Christmas Spirit NOVA/DC Leader Other Committees: Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Quantico/DC needs
Kaity Morrow, Advisory Committee Member USMC Spouse. Data Analyst Professional. Operation Enduring Support Spouse Crisis Lead Other Committees: OHH Baby, Operation Enduring Support, Spouse Support, Fundraising
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 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 Katie May: USMC spouse. Camp JOY Lead, OHH Baby Shower Committee. Tanya Lambert: 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. Sean and Christie McMahon: Civilian patriots. Camp JOY Committee.