OPERATION UNITED NOMINATIONS

Nominations for Operation United 2025 are full.

If you’d like to make an early nomination for our 2026 event, please fill out the form below.

FOR VETERANS AND THEIR LOVED ONES

Are you, or is someone you know, a veteran, active duty service member, or military spouse/surviving spouse whose home would be safer, more accessible, or more enjoyable with a bit of landscaping and outdoor improvements? The Volunteer Center identifies Operation United projects through an application process. (Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive, veterans or families who participated in the past cannot qualify for future projects.)

    • Must be a veteran, active duty service member, or military spouse/surviving spouse (proof of service may be requested)

    • Must be a renter or homeowner residing in Allegan, Kent, or Ottawa County.

  • Include but not limited to:

    • Brush and leaf removal

    • Fence repair

    • Power washing

    • Adding plants and flowerbeds

    • Painting and staining (full home exterior painting unavailable)

    • Staircase repair

    • Weeding and trimming

    • Refuse removal (see exceptions)

    • Gutter cleaning

    Projects we are unable to complete:

    • Demolition of any detached buildings larger than sheds

    • Roofing

    • Removal of large yard waste/scrap (broken down vehicles and anything extremely heavy or unsafe such as barbed wire or large chunks of concrete)

    • Total tree removal

    • Wheelchair ramps

    • Work requiring licensed professionals (there may be exceptions but no guarantees)

  • Services are free for selected veterans and their families.

  • We review applications as they come in. One of our team members will be in touch with you within three weeks of your application submission.

  • Veterans and their families are welcome, but not required, to participate in projects. We require veterans or a representative (e.g., family member, friend, case worker, etc.) to be at the home on event day.

    Nominators are welcome to participate in projects or simply spend time with your nominee.