What is Operation Front Door?

This housing grant initiative was developed and implemented to assist OEF and OIF combat-wounded and disability-rated Warriors secure and sustain home ownership.

Who is "Troops First Foundation"?

Established in 2008 by Rick Kell and David Feherty, the Troops First Foundation develops, operates and supports a synergistic group of wellness and quality of life initiatives in support of today's military personnel.

Operation Front Door is the Troops First Foundation's newest initiative. It is designed to match funds to assist veterans in purchasing a home.
Other Troops First Foundation initiatives:
Operation Coaches and Warriors

Operation Proper Exit

Operation V.I.P.: Visit Important People

John Manni

Founder & CEO of JM Adjustment Services, LLC

Many of the troops supported by the Troops First Foundation are classified as disabled—but do not tell them that. These young men and women do not want to be treated any differently. They are not bitter, they do not complain, they just want a chance and need a little help as they work to resume a normal life.

John and Kathy Manni, founders of JM Adjustment, and supporters of Troops First Foundation, are involved with Operation Front Door. They have committed to fund the first five homes of the program.
The Gruetzner family of Texas: shown at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new home, attended by Kathy and John Manni of JMA Services.

The Next Step: Employment

Utilizing disabled veterans puts well-trained, qualified and reliable American heroes back in the work force. This integrates them back into civilian life and provides a valuable service to their customers.

The Next Step: Employment

The next initiatives involve employment. By the end of March 2011, JMA Services will begin the recruiting process around the country, working with VA hospitals and state veteran's organizations to add as many as 1,000 workers to its current business model.

Additionally, JMA is in the process of mirroring its existing business with a new initiative — again, focused on a sustainable solution for our veterans. JMA is investing in and establishing a new division that will specialize in property inspection and property preservation. The goal of which is to create an additional 3,000 jobs and spawn hundreds of small businesses as troops are put to work. This division will also directly support the Troops First Foundation and all of its initiatives.

Have Questions?

If you would like more information about how you might partner with Operation Front Door and assist veterans, or if you are a veteran who wants more information about how you might quality for Operation Front Door, you can call Rick Kell, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Troops First Foundation at 301.875.8199 or use this contact form.