Operation Hometown Heroes

05/04/2026

Three of our favorite things.

1. Supporting local small businesses.
2. Local small businesses helping to support our Veterans.
3. USA attire.

Reach out to Sown & Stitched for your USA gear.

♥️🤍💙

This might be my favorite collection to date 🇺🇸

Memorial Day & 4th of July are right around the corner! I will be updating the website with these offerings, but see something you like?! Let me know and I can get you the details!

Anything purchased from this collection [or custom patriotic] a portion of the sale will be donated to

04/20/2026

Nominate your Veteran now!

🇺🇸 Salute to Service 🇺🇸

We’re proud to honor local veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces during each of our home games. Do you know a veteran who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today by visiting shoesbaseball.com and filling out the nomination form!

Presented by Fred Weber, Neighborhood Loans

04/09/2026

We want to take a moment to reconnect and say we’re sorry for being quiet on social media lately. Life has been full—in the best ways—with growing families, busy sports schedules, and exciting career promotions.

While we may have been less visible online, please know that our mission has never paused. We are still here, still committed, and ready to serve our veteran community.

If you know a veteran in need of support, resources, or a helping hand, please don’t hesitate to reach out or send them our way. It would be our honor to help.

Thank you for your continued support and for standing with us as we stand with those who have served. 🇺🇸

01/21/2026

There is always help🫶🏽

12/23/2025

Due to our generous donations this year from The Band Of Brothers Sierra Company & Armour Cutlery, we were able to provide Christmas gifts to 8 families at Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center! God bless everyone for your love and support in these short 4 months! Thank you to New Berlin IL Food Drive for the food boxes 🫶🏽 May God fill your heart with joy this holiday!

12/16/2025

🤝 Community Sponsorship Spotlight: Armour Cutlery

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Armour Cutlery, a locally owned, veteran supportive small business dedicated to craftsmanship, quality, and community.

Armour Cutlery creates hand forged custom knives with integrity and intention, and that same care extends to their commitment to giving back. Their support helps Operation Hometown Heroes continue our mission of providing direct assistance to veterans and their families right here in our community.

When you support local businesses like armourcutlery, you are also supporting local veterans. We are proud to partner with businesses that believe in service beyond their craft.

📍 Based in Central Illinois
🛠 Hand forged. Purpose driven. Community minded.

Thank you, Armour Cutlery, for standing with our heroes 🇺🇸

12/08/2025

We are so excited to share that we’ve secured a king-size bed frame and are currently in the process of purchasing a mattress for one of our local veterans. ❤️💙

Before we move forward with buying additional items, we wanted to give our amazing community the chance to help if you’re able. We are currently in need of:

• Pots & pans
• King-size sheets
• King-size Bedding
• Towels
• Laundry detergent
• Facial tissue

If you’d like to donate any of these items, please send us a message and we’ll coordinate pickup or drop-off. Your support means more than you know — thank you for always stepping up for our veterans.

11/22/2025

Come out and see us!

11/18/2025

Email us at: [email protected]

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.

At Operation Hometown Heroes, we are proud to stand beside our veterans - not just today, but every day. Your service has safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities.

We remain dedicated to supporting you through our programs, outreach, and the continued mission to ensure no hero is forgotten.

To all veterans - thank you for your service, your strength, and your sacrifice.

Please join me in adding pictures of your loved ones past and present that have served or are currently serving so we can say Thank You.