OPERATION UNITED NOMINATIONS

FOR VETERANS AND THEIR LOVED ONES

Operation United is a community service project held each year in April that brings volunteers together to complete outdoor home improvement projects for veterans, active duty service members, and military spouses/surviving spouses. Throughout the year, we accept nominations for individuals whose homes could be safer, more accessible, or more enjoyable with landscaping and other exterior improvements.

Make your nomination below.

If you would like to nominate a veteran or military family member, we invite you to submit an application at any time. Actual event occurs in April.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

  • Due to the number of applications received, veterans or families who have previously participated are not eligible for future Operation United projects.

Projects may 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

FAQs

  • 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.