OSD
Making Fun Where There is None
Mission
Since 2010, OSD has been "Making Fun Where There is None" primarily through the flag-ship programs: Games to Grunts (the World's First and Only Verified Video Game Dispensary for Veterans) and Operation Supply Drop (the Original Gaming Care Package™). Through these programs and the 76 Operators community, over 3 million veterans and family members have been positively served. We believe strongly in a mindset that, "Veteran mental health is a serious issue, all solutions are not." This mindset sits on top of our values that include personal responsibility, accountability and awareness as well as being service-minded. OSD is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization EIN 27-3842517. Learn more at: WeAreOSD.org and join our community at 76Operators.gg
Ruling year
2011
Executive Director
Mr. Glenn D Banton, Sr.
Main address
7500 Rialto Blvd Suite 1-250
Austin, TX 78735 USA
EIN
27-3842517
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Games to Grunts
The World's First and Only Verified Video Game Dispensary for Veterans and Active Military Members. Verification provided via ID.me for approved members of the United States and Canadian Armed Forces.
Operation Supply Drop
"Making Fun Where There is None" for active deployed members of the United States, Canadian, NATO-allied and ANZAC allied military forces. Operation Supply Drop, started in 2010, is the World's first Video Gaming Care package sent at the unit level. These care packages include video game console hardware, software, high end coffee, tabletop games and other goodies for our troops to get a taste of home while connecting with their brothers and sisters in arms.
76 Operators
76 Operators is the community arm of the award winning veteran nonprofit, OSD.
We emphasize personal responsibility, community involvement and play as the most valuable activations for positive mental health. We have created a clear distinction between what community involvement can provide and what situations require professional clinical support which should happen independently.
We believe strongly in a mindset that, "Veteran mental health is a serious issue, all solutions are not." This mindset sits on top of our values that include personal responsibility, accountability and awareness as well as being service-minded.
When we game, we do so because it's fun and because it facilitates relationship building. Gaming is the catalyst for improvement mental health and wellness. We can and do talk about serious issues, but we don't want gaming or any play to turn into a chore as it has for many.
Where we work
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Monthly Average of military community members impacted through our programs
Hours of volunteer service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of facilities improved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Operation Supply Drop
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Number of MWRs, MFRCs, Rec Rooms, Day Rooms & Military Hospitals Improved through our Programs.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our major goals include:
- Growing Games to Grunts to sustain a membership base of 250,000 with 50,000 new members each year.
- Develop training program for volunteer leadership and key staff and encourage culture of mentorship.
- Increasing new unique interactions in social connectivity programs to over 250,000 annually.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategy for accomplishing our goals rests in relationship building with key military personnel and corporate partners. Further, we successfully recognize the regional and local differences as well as demographic areas.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
While our hyper growing demand for programs and services poses a challenge, our partner base continues increase to meet needs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
OSD and its members have seen tremendous progress since 2010
- 3,000,000+ served
- 2,000,000+ games delivered
- 7,500+ Supply Drops shipped
- 2,500+ units supported
- 150,000+ volunteer hours
- 200,000+ members
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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OSD
Board of directorsas of 05/11/2022
Glenn Banton
Colin Osburn
Mike McKim
Janna Clement
Jim Hejl
Tom Amenta
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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