About this episode
Lisa Foxx interviews Emily Schwartz about Operation Gratitude's mission to honor military and first responder communities.
Aired February 15, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Emily Schwartz, Executive Director of Operation Gratitude, who leads the organization’s mission to thank all who serve and to provide every American with a platform to express their gratitude in their own hometowns Operation Gratitude's mission is to say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and to honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express gratitude. We fulfill this mission by empowering communities, supporting local leaders, and preserving the stories that connect Americans with Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders through meaningful acts of appreciation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Foxx
Guest: Emily Schwartz
Topics covered
- gratitude
- military appreciation
- community service
- first responders
- volunteerism
Keywords
- Operation Gratitude
- military
- first responders
- community
- gratitude
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Operation Gratitude
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