Operation Homefront partners with Dollar Tree to welcome Army veteran to new rent-free home

Core Insights - Dollar Tree is expanding its partnership with Operation Homefront to address the financial and housing needs of veterans and their families, marking the purchase of their third home for the Transitional Homes for Veterans (THV) program [1][7][10] Company Initiatives - The THV program allows families like the Kuhns to live rent-free for 2-3 years while receiving support from caseworkers and financial counselors to enhance their long-term stability [2][5] - Dollar Tree has contributed over $190 million in cash and in-kind support to Operation Homefront since 2006, which includes various programs aimed at assisting military families [10][12] Industry Context - Military families face unique financial challenges, particularly during the transition from service to civilian life, with a 2023 RAND Corporation study indicating that post-9/11 veterans experience higher rates of housing cost burden compared to non-veterans [6][11] - Operation Homefront's THV program has helped 45 military families save over $2.2 million in housing costs since its inception in 2018, with 76% of graduates purchasing homes in or near their THV communities [11]