OPERATION CLOTHING DROP

Welcome to Operation Clothing Drop Inc. (OPCD) 

"Ending Veteran Homelessness—One Life at a Time" 

 

          At Operation Clothing Drop Inc. (OPCD), we are dedicated to helping homeless veterans successfully reintegrate into society. Founded in 2014 by U.S. Army veteran Rowan Laidlaw, OPCD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York and Oklahoma. Our mission is simple yet vital: to end veteran homelessness.  

 

Our Mission  

          We believe that no veteran should have to return to a life of poverty after serving their country. Many veterans come home to find themselves without family, resources, or even a place to live. That’s where we step in. OPCD provides essential resources, including:  

          1.Basic Necessities: Food, clothing, and personal hygiene. 

          2.Employment Opportunities: Helping veterans find meaningful work.  

          3.Educational Placement: Connecting veterans with educational programs to build new skills.  

          4.Counseling Services: Offering emotional and mental health support.  

          5.Emergency, Transitional, and Long-Term Housing Placement Assistance: From Crisis Shelter to Permanent Housing.

 

          Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability. We offer a structured pathway that begins with immediate crisis shelter, transitions through supportive temporary housing, and culminates in securing permanent, stable housing. Our goal is to address both the immediate and long-term needs of our homeless veterans, empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

 

Through these services, we aim to empower veterans to rebuild their lives and regain their independence.  

 

Our Story 

          OPCD was born out of founder Rowan Laidlaw’s realization of the alarming number of veterans struggling to secure basic necessities after their service. “Not everyone returns home to a family, resources, a career, or even a place to live,” Laidlaw explains. “As service members, we sacrifice for our country’s freedom—no veteran should have to come back to a life of poverty.”  

 

          Driven by this passion, Laidlaw established OPCD to provide consistent, meaningful assistance to fellow service members in need. Since 2014, we have been working tirelessly to ensure that veterans have the support they need to transition back into civilian life.  

 

How You Can Help 

          Ending veteran homelessness is a collective effort, and we need your help to make it possible. Whether you’re a veteran or a civilian, there are many ways to get involved:  

          Volunteer: Join our team and make a direct impact in the lives of veterans.  

          Donate: Your contributions help us provide food, clothing, housing, and other critical resources.  

          Spread the Word: Share our mission with your community to raise awareness about veteran homelessness.  

 

Together, we can ensure that every veteran has the opportunity to thrive after their service.  

 

Life After Combat  

          At OPCD, we believe there is life after combat. Our goal is to make the transition from military to civilian life as smooth and successful as possible. With your support, we can continue to provide the resources and assistance that veterans need to rebuild their lives.  

 

Join Us  

          Are you ready to make a difference? Join Operation Clothing Drop Inc. in our mission to end veteran homelessness. Together, we can honor the sacrifices of those who have served by ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.