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To help heal the emotional wounds of military Veterans by using the power of the human-animal bond to provide a second chance for shelter animals by rescuing, training and pairing them with America's servicemen and women who could benefit from having a companion animal.
To return lost or stolen military medals of valor to veterans or their families in order to honor their sacrifice to the nation.
The Combat Wounded Coalition's (CWC's) mission is to "Inspire wounded warriors to overcome" through four program pillars - Pride – Power – Purpose and Peace.
Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. improves the lives of Thoroughbred racehorses, both active and retired by providing training and rehabilitation while educating the public through the development of Breed Ambassadors.
U.S.VETS mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development, and comprehensive support. U.S.VETS is the largest veteran-specific non-profit housing and service provider in the country with 10 sites in five states (AZ, CA, HI, NV, and TX) and the District of Columbia. Since its inception in 1993, U.S.VETS has engaged over 135,000 veterans, provided residential services to nearly 50,000 veterans and placed 13,000 veterans into jobs. Core services include supportive transitional and permanent housing and employment assistance to help homeless and at-risk veterans achieve self-sufficiency.
PROVIDE SHORT-TERM PASTORAL COUNSELING AND NEEDS EVALUATIONS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES AND OTHER OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS OF MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ASSIST VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN IDENTIFYING AVAILABLE LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS WHICH INCLUDE: VA SERVICES, COUNSELING, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCH RESOURCES, ETC. SERVE AS A CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCE BY EQUIPPING THEM IN THEIR MINISTRY OF OUTREACH TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CHURCH AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES WHEN THEIR LOVED ONE IS DEPLOYED.
Friends of Fisher House Illinois (FOFH-IL) is dedicated to financial, volunteer, and emotional support for Illinois Fisher Houses built through the Fisher House Foundation's mission to support America's military in their time of need. Fisher Houses are “homes away from home" that enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time – during hospitalization for an illness, disease, or injury. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. We now sustain Hines Fisher House and will sustain Lovell Fisher House, North Chicago soon
PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MILITARY VETERANS TO VISIT WASHINGTON, D.C. AND VISIT MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIALS.
The Elk Institute specializes in treating psychological trauma in the military population but is also equipped to address general psychological health issues. The Institute is a Tampa based organization established to provide education, consultation, and treatment to the military and veteran community, at no cost to the service member.
The Soldiers Project is committed to providing a safety net of psychological care for post-9/11 Veterans, regardless of their discharge status, and their loved ones. We also work to educate the general public on how the psychological consequences of war affect not only those who serve, but also their loved ones at home and in our communities. All counseling is done by licensed professional mental health therapists in their private, professional office spaces.
The Marine Corps Association Foundation’s mission is to support the professional needs of ALL Marines by equipping them with the professional development and education needed to win our Nation’s battles.