Operation Meraki

Operation Meraki is a veteran-led nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio. We empower veterans and their families to be seen, supported, and thriving in their next mission in life after service. We have served more than 985 veterans and families since our founding, including 175 in the last operational year. We don't serve veterans from the outside. We are them. Our work is built on three pillars: ReSet: mental health and wellness. Peer support groups, daily mental health check-ins, therapeutic activities, fitness partnerships, and crisis navigation. Veterans tell us they feel less isolated and are more willing to seek help. ReEngage: employment and empowerment. Workforce coaching, resume support, interview preparation, and connections to training so veterans can return to work or start new careers. ReConnect: community and belonging. Photography and creative programs, community events, service opportunities, and our RePlant sustainable food program. More than ninety veterans have engaged through programs at The Commons at Livingston. We run on lived experience and community partnerships, with a pledge to direct donations to veterans. Until recently, we were founder- and community-funded. We are now building a grant-supported model, with the Operation Meraki Forge center as our next step. Impact at a Glance 1. Served since inception, 985+ veterans and families Impact Report 2. Served in the last operational year 175 Impact Report 3. Engaged at The Commons at Livingston 90+ Program Outcomes