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Our Mission is to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices of our military, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel. Carry The Load programs provide an interactive way for Americans to remember, honor and celebrate Memorial Day in dedication to those who sacrifice for us daily. Funds raised during Memorial May programs allow Carry The Load to grow its vision and execute its mission,as well as provide existing nonprofit partners with valuable visibility, resources, and meaningful connections.

MISSION: TO CONNECT VETERANS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO BUILD STRENGTH OF CHARACTER. Save the Brave (STB) is a certified, one hundred percent, nonprofit organization devoted to provide camaraderie and stress management programs. STB is committed to establishing connectivity of the mind, body, and spirit by creating solid support networks that are entirely accessible to all Veterans in need. Through diverse outreach programs and financial assistance, STB provides a safe and comfortable space for Veterans to connect with each other, share stories, struggles, and accomplishments to heal the wounds that go largely unseen.

Combat Marine Outdoors mission is to provide Dream Hunts and Outdoor Adventures for severely wounded Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Navy Corpsmen. These hunting and fishing excursions play a vital role in the rehabilitation of these American heroes.

The Air Warrior Courage Foundation was formed by military aviators to “care for our own.”  We work closely with the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association to do that. We focus on active duty, guard, reserve and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans’, or charitable institutions.

VVO is a nonprofit advocacy and service organization for veterans and their families.

To improve the health and wellness of healing heroes worldwide by providing a life changing experience that can impact their lives forever.   R2R supports Spinning® Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S. to help injured veterans overcome obstacles they face. Cycling is an important part of the recovery and rehabilitation program for two reasons: 1. Cycling is an activity that almost all patients with mental and physical disabilities can participate.  2. Participation in the Ride 2 Recovery Program helps speed up the recovery and rehabilitation process.  A) Ride 2 Recovery provides program events and site locations  B) R2R designs and builds specially adapted bikes to suit injured veterans needs making it possible for almost any warrior to participate in the program, including quad amputees.

In times of triumph and through adversity, Coast Guard Foundation programs: -focus on the well-being, education and morale of the men and women of the United States Coast Guard; -empower and educate Coast Guard families; -provide critical support during times of injury and loss. We also support academic, athletic and leadership excellence for cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and partner with the Coast Guard Auxiliary - the volunteer arm of the service - providing units with critical funding for mission support.

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom.

NEADS World Class Service Dogs was founded in 1976 to train and place assistance dogs to help people who have disabilities and children who have autism. NEADS has trained over 1,800 Assistance Dog partners (person and dog) now living and working together across the USA, including assistance dogs to help veterans of our wars with physical disabilities and with PTSD. NEADS is the oldest continuing Hearing Dog program in the country and the first program on the East Coast to train a Service Dog.

OUR MISSION Lake County Honor Flight celebrates America's veterans with a multi-day trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. The Lake County Honor Flight works diligently to raise funds so that trips are available to veterans at no cost! The Lake County Honor Flight hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. OUR VISION A nation where all of America’s veterans experience the honor, gratitude, and community of support they deserve.

We strive to restore our veteran’s strength and independence by providing a safe outdoor experience that promotes healing and closure, as well as family reintegration.

Our mission is to serve our active duty military, veterans and their families as they deal with the complexities of service to include post-traumatic stress, depression, traumatic brain injuries, physical disabilities and financial hardship by providing a venue for learning, healing and camaraderie using music