OPERATION NORTH STATE (ONS)
Operation North State (ONS) was founded in December 2010. It’s a 501 c3 non-profit (ALL VOLUNTEER) veterans support services organization that hosts recreational outings (fishing, hunting, golf, cycling, snowtubing, go-karting, first aid classes, special events, annual kickoff dinner, etc.), and we host our NCCARES Christmas Box Project – now in its 17th season. ONS hosts wounded warriors/DVets, veterans-in-need and NCNG service members. For 2026, ONS will host seventy-five (75) “unique” projects within North Carolina. Additionally, in 2026, ONS will host around (160) fishing and golf outings for wounded warriors/DVets throughout the state. Dozens of wounded warriors/DVets attend our events from North Carolina’s neighboring states. Fifteen (15) of these unique projects will host 110+ attendees.
Operation North State
In 2026, ONS will host its Seventeenth Annual NCCARES Christmas Box Project - utilizing North Carolina’s People, Places, Products, and Pride to deliver 1500 NCCARES Christmas Boxes to North Carolina's shut-in veterans. And our SEVEN (7) Top Shelf Fishin' Festivals held throughout the state are unmatched anywhere in the country! Plus, new in 2026, ONS will begin to host hunting outings throughout North Carolina with dozens of hunting/landowner partners. These “much-needed” recreational therapy outings offer life-changing experiences for our wounded warriors/DVets and their respective caregivers. All the Fishin’ Festivals dating back to April 2015 are featured and overviewed on Facebook: Operation North State - Photo/Albums. The Fishin’ Festivals are FREE to wounded warriors/DVets and there is no Entry Fee for our Host Boaters. Also in 2026, ONS will continue to offer Foursomes for DVets and Cycling Heals – Vets Connect outings.
A BIGGIE: IN APRIL OF 2026, OPERATION NORTH STATE WILL HOST ITS 109TH TOP SHELF FISHIN’ FESTIVAL! THAT’S A HUGE NUMBER DATING BACK TO 2015!!!
