GBU members and donors helped launch the GBU Foundation’s inaugural Community Grant Awards program as part of the foundation’s 60th Anniversary celebration. Charitable organizations were voted on in each of GBU’s four Community Pillars–Wellness, Education, Charitable Giving and Hometown Hero Support.
Operation Troop Appreciation was awarded first place in the category of Hometown Hero Support receiving a donation of $10,000 that will be used to support OTA’s two programs, the Active Duty Wish List and the Veteran’s Welcome Home Program. Monica Orluk, CEO of OTA stated, “We are so grateful to GBU for this donation and to all of those who voted for OTA. This donation will go a long way to continue our mission in the last two decades to support both our troops and veterans. Thank you!”