This is on behalf of the Gellys family as my dedication to donate part of my commission to Growing Veterans!

I can't think of anything better than to make someone's day by giving a little of what I have to them.

I gave because SOF Network provides our Task Force 7294 members free clinical mental
health services, and I am also a beneficiary of these services.  

I'm thankful for our vets, my son was a Navy SeaBee for 14 years.

This is a much needed program. It brings hope and healing to an often unseen population. When I worked in juvenile corrections I saw the need for support for the youth and prayed for programs to help them with the pain and traumas they had experienced. This program is lifechanging or should I say transformative...

Without knowing it, this sister/brotherhood has given me hope and joy. Semper Fi
Major J.E. Sargent USMCR (ret)

We are impressed by the focus of veteran healing through "dirt work"; it certainly helps my mind and I'm not a veteran!  We support this organization, have been impressed by its growth and outreach to the broader community, and sincerely hope that Growing Veterans continues long into the future!

I am grateful for the sacrifices the brave men and women of the armed force make to ensure and protect the freedoms we enjoy in the USA and want to help those who have been injured 🤕!

We empower veterans to cultivate purpose and belonging by growing food, community and each other. Your generosity fuels us!

Discover options for [business sponsorship](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fdbb1fec6c9177edb013647/t/67545979206d694fab82eb7e/1733581183202/GV+Sponsor+Tiers.pdf) and contact us to learn more.

Consider a [recurring "Give Monthly" donation](https://www.every.org/growing-veterans?suggestedAmounts=10%2C20%2C40%2C100%2C400&frequency=MONTHLY&utm_campaign=donate-link#/donate) to sustainably support us! Or, [start an online fundraiser](https://www.every.org/growing-veterans/fundraiser) for us!

[Learn more here](https://growingveterans.org/donations) about other meaningful ways to give.

Growing Veterans

Pay Away's mission is to inspire HOPE and spread KINDNESS.


What started as a simple act of generosity has grown into a nationwide mission to uplift families in need.  For over 10 years, we have surprised unsuspecting families by paying off holiday and back-to-school layaway balances. Since our inception, Pay Away has helped over 20,000 families nationally and military bases worldwide.

Our core initiatives focus on Back-to-School and Holiday balance payoffs, as well as shopping sprees, gift cards, and other impactful activations that bring relief and joy to deserving families.

We also partner with individual donors and corporate partners to maximize our impact through employee engagement, matching contributions, volunteer days, and customized giving opportunities. Together, we can make an even greater difference in the lives of families who need it most.

Pay Away 

We exist to provide members of the special operations community(active/retire or family) free clinical mental health services. 

SOF Network aims to provide answers for two major gaps within the clinical mental healthcare of the SOF community: finding qualified licensed clinicians, and funding for their services. 

Our mission at SOF Network is two-fold: first, we aim to provide excellent clinical mental health care to members of the SOF community(active-duty/retired) and or their family members. Currently, we are the first and only directory of licensed clinical mental health clinicians who specialize in working with the SOF community. Our network is comprised of clinicians who have all been recommended and vetted by individuals within the SOF community. Our overall goal is to make sure each and every licensed provider has a strong cultural competency when it comes to the SOF community. 

Secondly, we aim to provide free services to the SOF member (or family member) by raising funds and collaborating with community partners in the SOF community with similar goals. 

Together we can fill these gaps!

SOF Network

The Transformative Justice Center provides services to the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated. 

Our mission is to advocate for transformative justice, emphasizing empathy and understanding as we work with those who have been incarcerated. We aim to break down the barriers of social stigma, creating a platform for personal growth and change. At the Transformative Justice Center, we see past the person’s history and focus on their potential. By providing crucial support and resources, we aspire to drastically reduce recidivism and help individuals reclaim their lives. At its core, transformative justice works to transform relationships, institutions and systems historically founded in oppression, marginalization, and violence into ones grounded in restoration, respect, and responsibility.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to be seen, heard, and understood regardless of background, race, class, socio-economic status, political or/and religious views. We know that most if not all people in prison come from painful, traumatic backgrounds, from victims to victimizers. We work to transform prison spaces into places focused on higher education, healing, whole body wellness, accountability and respect. We see that within every human being there exists the possibility to grow, to change, and to transform with the right tools and interventions. We are committed to building bridges being the public and our incarcerated community in order to learn, understand and humanize those most impacted by familial and societal harms.

At the core of our work, we believe in redemption, and that everyone deserves an opportunity to transform their lives. Our center is built on empathy and understanding, providing crucial resources and support to individuals who are navigating their way back to society after incarceration. We appreciate any form of support, small or large, to assist us on this journey towards healing, change, and rebuilding lives.

The Transformative Justice Center

Let the Heroes Know—Contribute to uplift the lives of veterans and first responders who have dedicatedly served our country. 

Let the Heroes Know is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring and supporting veterans and first responders who have selflessly served our nation. Founded by Christopher Nolan, a former US Marine Corps serviceman and Capitol Police officer, our mission is to connect these heroes with essential resources and support to enhance their well-being and acknowledge their sacrifices.

At Let the Heroes Know, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back to those who have given so much. Our programs focus on providing comprehensive support services that address the unique challenges veterans and first responders face. We strive to cover their needs, from mental health resources and housing assistance to career transition support and family enrichment activities.

We are proud to facilitate a network of care that includes partnerships with local businesses, healthcare providers, and fellow nonprofits. These collaborations enable us to deliver high-quality services and create impactful programs that make a real difference.

Our commitment extends beyond immediate assistance; we aim to foster a sense of belonging and community among our heroes. Through events, workshops, and social gatherings, Let the Heroes Know promotes a supportive environment where individuals can connect, share their experiences, and thrive.

By supporting Let the Heroes Know, donors contribute to a noble cause that uplifts the lives of those who have served our country with valor and dedication. Every contribution helps us continue our work, expand our reach, and ensure no hero goes without the support they deserve.

Let The Heros Know

 Our mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. 

Every warrior has unique challenges and goals. That’s why we provide a variety of veteran programs and services to help veterans take the steps that are right for them. What’s more, thanks to the tremendous support of our donors, veterans never pay a penny to get the help they need to build the future they deserve.

Wounded Warrior Project

Legal Aid of Arkansas provides high-quality free civil legal aid to low-income Arkansans.
Learn more at www.arlegalaid.org. 

Civil laws are designed to guarantee certain legal rights for all U.S. citizens. However, without meaningful access to the courts, these laws are merely words on paper. Legal Aid ensures that justice is within reach for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay for an attorney.

Legal Aid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm, is committed to ensuring justice is not a privilege reserved for the wealthy, but a fundamental right for everyone, even if they can't afford an attorney. We provide free legal assistance to thousands of individuals and families in Arkansas' 31 northern counties through our six client walk-in offices. Our work helps secure safe housing, protect consumer rights, foster economic stability, and advocate for people escaping domestic violence. We are also home to the Arkansas Fair Housing Project, working to ensure everyone is afforded the protections guaranteed via the Fair Housing Act. Through our co-location with Arkansas Children's Hospital, we help families address the social determinants of health that impact their well-being. Join us in building a more just society where everyone can access civil legal protections. Your donation today will make a lasting impact on our community.

Unless otherwise noted, all donations will be applied to Legal Aid's General Fund.

Legal Aid of Arkansas receives funds from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Legal Aid complies with the LSC Act, 42 USC §§ 2996 et seq., regulations, 45 CFR Part 1600, et seq., appropriations riders, and all other applicable law. See, Pub. L. 104-134(1996).

Legal Aid of Arkansas

 331 Main St  Shoemakersville, PA 19555  Phone: 610-698-2122   The pantry is open to ALL PA military, their direct families and veterans. Donations are gladly accepted and always needed.

Keystone Military Families  331 Main St  Shoemakersville, PA 19555 ... Phone: 610-698-2122   The pantry is open to ALL PA military, their direct families and veterans. Donations are gladly accepted and always needed. 
Our programs include a full service pantry for food, clothing, household items and furniture. We are open at least twice a week for veterans and military  families to get food and other supplies. Our mission is to eliminate food insecurity in a population often overlooked. 
Our other main program is our Stockings for Soldiers. We ship over 10,000 stockings annually to troops serving all over the world. We ship care packages every month to those that have asked for assistance or just some reminders of home. 

Keystone Military Families

To alleviate hunger in Lincoln County by distributing healthy, nutritious food to our agency network & education empowerment.

Food Share of Lincoln County is one of 21 regional food banks in the Oregon Food Bank network.  Food Share of Lincoln County distributes food to its network of  local emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, produce drops, senior food box home delivery and other assistance agencies in addition to facilitating cooking classes and farmers' market tours..

Food Share of Lincoln County

We facilitate the training and placement of working dogs in schools to proactively protect and support kids and campuses!

Kids Best Friends mission is to make schools and communities safer with working dogs. Our program facilitates the training and placement of working dogs and handlers in schools to detect firearms and / or explosives, patrol campus providing an unmatched proactive security presence, and respond on scene to immediate threats to life and campus safety. Our K9s are beloved community members and mascots of the schools they protect, and their presence and support is felt positively every day, creating lasting impact in the lives of many.

Kids Best Friends

Johnathan Cares is a non-profit founded in 2019, to combat food insecurity, inspired by Johnathan’s legacy.

Johnathan Cares is Catalyzing Surplus into Hope. Established in 2019, it serves as a symbol of compassion, founded in memory of Johnathan - my remarkable child who defied the odds and overcame incredible challenges during his four-year journey of life.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to recover food and non-food products from our major donors, while reducing the waste footprint, all while treating those we serve with dignity and respect. We believe that no one should go hungry or feel invisible in our community.

Our distinct identity lies in our holistic approach. We don’t merely address immediate hunger, we also consider the environmental impact. By tackling both food, non-food insecurities and corporate sustainability simultaneously, we create a ripple effect of positive change. No questions asked; if you’re hungry, we provide nourishment.

Our recipients are not mere statistics; they’re our neighbors. Collaborating with partners like Wegmans and Panera Bread, maximizes our resources. Every dollar donated translates directly into families served. Our origin story resonates deeply with both donors and recipients, ensuring that Johnathan’s legacy lives on through our work.

In 2023, we distributed over $1 million worth of donated goods to those in need. However, we are facing an extremely critical challenge: securing a warehouse space, asap, to continue our work efficiently and effectively. This is where your support can make a significant impact. Your financial contribution would directly contribute to our ability to serve more people in need, provide essential financial resources, and create lasting change.

Demonstrating efficacy is at our core. We measure impact quantitatively based on the amount of surplus recovered and diverted from landfills, the lives improved, and more. But it’s the qualitative stories - the personal narratives of transformed lives - that truly inspire us. We work and collaborate with community partners who share our mission and values.

We are committed to social responsibility and community development, and our aim is to connect with potential donors who share this belief.

*How You Can Help:*

1. **Financial Donation:** Your generous contribution will help us secure a warehouse, allowing us to expand our operations and reach even more individuals facing hardships. 
2. **Collaboration:** We are open to exploring partnerships or joint initiatives that align with our mission. Let’s discuss how we can work together to create a positive impact.

What sets us apart is that Johnathan Cares doesn’t just feed, we empower. Our commitment remains unwavering. Impact is our currency. We're asking you to join us in nourishing lives and creating a sustainable future. Together, we can continue to Catalyze Surplus into Hope!

Johnathan Cares

By enhancing quality of life for those experiencing life transitions, we foster community connections promoting economic growth.

We invite you to join hands with us in supporting Mistletoe Farm, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. Our mission is to provide love-based temporary housing, education, discipline, and essential resources to those in need, offering meals, clothing, and unwavering support, especially before individuals reenter society.

The goal of this fundraiser is to bring our vision to life by constructing vital new facilities at Mistletoe Farm. These facilities will enhance our ability to serve and empower more individuals and families, giving them the foundation they need for a brighter future. With your generous contributions, we aim to build a sanctuary of hope and transformation, where everyone, regardless of their background, can receive the comprehensive care and support they deserve.

Your support will directly contribute to the construction of these new structures, which will serve as homes, educational spaces, prayer and centers of encouragement. They will be equipped to provide not just shelter, but also a nurturing environment where individuals can learn, grow, and build the skills necessary to thrive.

Join us in creating a better tomorrow. Every donation, big or small, takes us one step closer to realizing this dream. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for being a vital part of our community at Mistletoe Farm, where love and compassion pave the way for new beginnings, every day.

Mistletoe Farm Inc

Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Keys believes that everyone should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. 

About Habitat for Humanity:
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in south Georgia. 

Since its founding in 1976, the Christian housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. 

Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. 

Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. 

Through shelter, we empower.

About Habitat Lower Keys:
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Key is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. 

Habitat Lower Keys builds and repairs houses using volunteer labor and donations. Income-qualifying Lower Keys families purchase homes through no-profit, no-interest mortgages. To qualify, the families must demonstrate a need for affordable housing, qualify for the loan, and be willing to partner with Habitat by completing homeownership courses and contributing 200-300 hours of "sweat equity" through work on their home or within the community.

Homebuyer Program:
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. does not build houses for families or give homes away; we facilitate a partnership with families who demonstrate a need for adequate affordable housing, the ability to pay a mortgage, and a willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity. 

This partnership also engages community supporters who join the families in the home building process and provide both financial and in-kind support for building supplies and materials. Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor into building their home and they pay back a no-profit, no-interest mortgage. 

Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. is committed to the development of decent, affordable homes. We also are committed to working with partner families to insure that the experience of homeownership is positive and successful. 

Families are trained and supported in a variety of skills, including: basic construction skills to assist in the building of their house; home maintenance skills; various home improvement skills; neighborhood involvement and cooperation skills; budgeting and consumer awareness skills; and others as necessary.

Habitat homes are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family’s needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs down.

The labor of volunteers and partner families, efficient building methods, modest house sizes, and no-profit loans make it affordable for low-income families to purchase Habitat houses.

We are proud to be able to provide an opportunity for working families to stay in the Keys, put their roots down and raise their families. 

Critical Home Repair Program:
Down here in the Lower Keys, available land to build on is very scarce. Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys also focuses on maintaining decent, affordable homes for low-income families by renovating or preserving existing homes. 

By making critical home repairs to homes owned by low-income seniors, or adults with disabilities, we allow these residents to remain in their homes independently. For older adults, aging in place in their homes extends longevity and quality of life, and safe and stable housing and community networks are core to these outcomes. Surveys of homeowners that partner with Habitat show they’re mentally and physically healthier, feel safer at home, and engage with their family and friends more. Recognizing that safe and accessible housing is a key social determinant of health, Habitat is committed to making repairs focused on safety and accessibility for those in need.

Affordable Rentals:
Recognizing the scope of the affordable housing crisis in the Lower Keys, habitat also provides 27 affordable rentals for low-income families and residents. Keeping our rents below the city and county-mandated affordable levels allows our tenants to focus on why they live here and enjoy the beautiful Lower Keys environment, instead of spending all of their time working multiple jobs just to make it.

For some of our tenants, a Habitat rental can be the gateway to homeownership. Their rental agreement and payment history with Habitat helps them establish credit and show a history of on-time payments, which then helps them to qualify to become a Habitat homeowner.

Why does housing matter?
Affordable housing plays a critical role in strong communities because it is a determining factor for mental and physical health, as well as in educational outcomes for children. Access to affordable homeownership allows essential workers to stay in the Keys, put
down roots and raise their families here, establishing a foundation for building generational wealth. Communities that are diverse across income levels, race and culture are resilient communities. 

Housing that is affordable and decent also reduces taxpayer expenses and boosts the local economy. Allowing seniors to age in place in their own homes reduces the tax payer burden of supported living. Safe, affordable homes reduce public costs associated with
illness and poor school performance in children. Construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing employs local trade workers and powers local businesses.

How do we achieve our vision?
To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, we build with hammers, with volunteers and with families. We build affordable homes for local essential workers to purchase, we make critical repairs to keep residents on fixed incomes in their homes, we build future homeowners through affordable rentals and homeowner education classes, and we build community in the process. We build through advocacy and through partnerships, and by bringing people together to forge bonds, share their skills and share
their stories. 

Our work is needed now more than ever. We must continue to create community, foster opportunity, and generate access and equity for all. A world, and a local community, where everyone has a decent place to live is not only something we wish for, it is the future we build together every day.

You can help!
Be an Advocate. 
Make your friends and family aware of Habitat’s good work and ask them to support our cause. Follow us online and share our social media posts.

Give Your Time.
We need help with: construction, property maintenance, community education classes, and fundraising.

Support Financially. 
Help us build affordable homes through a one-time donation, monthly support, or a corporate sponsorship. With your help, a family can achieve the dream of owning a home in their community. Your donation becomes the solid foundation for their future. You can donate online at www.habitatlowerkeys.org, or give us a call at our office at 305-294-9006. You can also donate stocks, crypto, DAF, or leave a planned gift through your will or estate.



Habitat For Humanity Of Key West And Lower Florida Keys

Our mission is to lower the suicide rate and prevent homelessness in the veteran population.  

Formerly known as Operation Combat Bikesaver. Our flagship program is what we call "Hotrod Therapy," which teaches veterans the skills and techniques to rebuild an old beat up motorcycle and create the bike of their dreams.  Through this distractive therapy veterans also get to work through their problems and end up "rebuilding" themselves as well.  We have seen some great men and women go through incredible changes in this program.  The veteran then gets to keep their project at no cost, and they usually end up sticking around to help mentor the next veteran through the process.  
While we are most known for our Hotrod Therapy program, we offer a variety of programs to improve the lives of veterans that served their country.  The "On Your Feet" program helps veterans going through hard times.  Our weekly veteran peer support group "Lima Charlie" meets every Thursday and gives veterans a safe space to workshop their problems with like-minded individuals who have been through similar experiences.  Our F.A.T. Program, or "Fitness and Tranquility" helps veterans to live a healthy, active, and peaceful lifestyle, which can be an adjustment to some.  Just to name a few.
100% of your donation goes to helping veterans, whether that be a part for their motorcycle build, getting them a safe ride to work in the morning, or enabling them to make positive impact in their community.  
We do not believe in just "raising awareness."  People are definitely aware.  We are making a positive impact.  

Operation Charlie Bravo

To serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back.

To create a truly unique space and experience. 
 
 Founded in 1994, the Remember Museum is one of the most interesting of its kind. It is housed in an old renovated barn and is comprised mainly of items abandoned by the American First Infantry Division soldiers who once enjoyed "R & R" at the Schmetz' s farm when Marcel was a young boy. The artifacts include personal items given by numerous WWII Veterans from various units. It is a museum with a human dimension, made great by its welcoming environment, its originality, its simplicity. The museum strives to serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back. Because curators Marcel & Mathilde (M&M) are nearing retirement, the museum and its contents will be transferred to the King Baudouin Foundation and a board of directors will manage the future of this great endeavor, while keeping it warm and personal much like M&M themselves. Thank you for your donation!

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