Operation: Job Ready Veterans

OJRV’s 2026 E‑Magazine Is Here

Change brings opportunity. In our latest issue of Operation: In the Know, we share how Operation: Job Ready Veterans is embracing a new chapter while staying focused on what matters most: supporting Veterans, Service Members, and their families.

Inside:
- Meet our Veteran Employment Transition Managers
- Mental health resources for women Veterans
- Updates on OJRV’s mission, partners, and future

Read the e‑Magazine: https://ojrv.org/magazine/

Proud to have one of our own, Corie Stevens, represent OJRV at a Family Readiness Group (FRG) event with the 1135th Engineer Company of Richmond, MO.

Corie shared information on OJRV’s employment services including resume support, job placement, and career readiness webinars available to veterans, service members, and their families.

We were grateful for the positive feedback and opportunity to support this unit.

We wrapped up our razor and razor blade donation this week!

Gene Anderson met with Tabitha Ingram, Chief for the Center for Development and Civic Engagement, at the Roudebush VA Medical Center to deliver additional items to Volunteer Services. These donations were made possible by the Call of Duty Endowment and Dollar Shave Club.

Grateful to our partners and everyone supporting Veterans every day.

Operation: Job Ready Veterans (OJRV) is honored to be recognized by BusinessRate as a Best of 2026 Veterans Organization for our work in Indianapolis, Indiana reflecting our commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction.

“Meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations is the truest measure of our success,” said Dr. Gene Anderson, Executive Director.

Guided by strong core values and led by veterans and military spouses, OJRV delivers customizable, holistic career services that support successful transitions into meaningful civilian employment.

We’re proud to spotlight the Call of Duty Endowment and Dollar Shave Club partnership!

Thanks to this collaboration, we were able to deliver much‑needed razors and blades to local Veteran organizations and pantries that serve Veterans in our community. Access to basic personal care items can make a real difference, and we’re grateful to help provide them.

Jordan Hopkins brought the energy at the RecruitMilitary hiring fair, empowering service members and veterans across Ohio. We’re fired up to support our military community as they take their next big career step!

Big News! Operation: Job Ready Veterans has earned Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency our 7th year in a row achieving the highest level of nonprofit transparency and accountability.

This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to serving veterans, service members, and military families with excellence, honesty, and impact. By sharing detailed goals, outcomes, and metrics through our Candid profile, we help donors and partners clearly see how their support changes lives.
We’re proud to continue setting the standard for trust and transparency in the nonprofit community.

Learn more about our Platinum Seal: https://ojrv.org/operation-job-ready-veterans-awarded-candids-highest-seal-of-transparency/

We’re proud to announce that Operation: Job Ready Veterans has been named a 2026 Top‑Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits!

This award is especially meaningful because it comes directly from reviews by the veterans, service members, families, and supporters we serve nationwide. Thank you for trusting us to help bridge the transition to civilian careers, your stories make this recognition possible.

Learn more by visiting https://ojrv.org/blog/

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re grateful for every veteran, service member, military family, and partner who has helped make this year one of growth and impact.

Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at OJRV!

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) promotes and supports philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing federal employees and retirees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Consider making OJRV your preferred recipient, and you will make a positive impact on the lives of veterans, service members, and military families.

Our charity number is 39811, and you can give here: https://ow.ly/uIzV50Xv8ag

In 2025, we once again earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid—marking six consecutive years of demonstrating trust, integrity, and impact.

We’re grateful for the continued confidence of our supporters and partners as we serve veterans and military families across the country.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/R8gH50XwY9n

For Ivan, OJRV was more than a career resource—it was a trusted partner. Through the guidance of John and the OJRV team, he gained confidence, strengthened his employment opportunities, and received ongoing support navigating his VA benefits.

Knowing he has a team he can rely on makes all the difference.

Read Ivan’s full story here:
https://ow.ly/tTbi50XwY7G