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4 Freedom Equestrian Team A 501c3 nonprofit organization that rides to honor and support the
men and women of the US Armed Forces and our nation's veterans and
helps raise public awareness to their needs and sacrifices.
America's Fallen Heroes Fund Honors and supports the families of American servicemen and
servicewomen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its ongoing agenda of
ticketed benefits in cities across America is targeting a $40+MM
benefit pool.
American Gold Star Mothers A nonprofit, 501 C(3), organization whose members are natural
mothers, adoptive mothers or stepmothers, who are citizens or legal
residents of the United States or of the territorial and insular
possessions of the United States, and whose son or daughter has made
the supreme sacrifice while in the service of the United States of
America Armed Forces. (Husbands and children of members of AGSM may
join as Associate Members.) AGSM's mission includes... assist and
further all patriotic work; aid in any way in their power the men
and women who served and died or were wounded or incapacitated
during hostilities; perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were
sacrificed in our wars; maintain true allegiance to the United
States of America; inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of
country in the communities in which we live; and, inspire respect
for the Stars and Stripes in the youth of America. (see site for
more)
American Legion A patriotic, mutual-help, largest war-time veterans organization with the purpose... to uphold and defends the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
ASMBA STAR Foundation Its mission is to improve the quality
of life of the military service member, veterans and their families
by contributing to those financial, educational, social, employment
and medical needs unmet by the U.S. Government. It attempts to
identify and respond to the military and veteran community needs by
cultivating and maintaining effective partnerships with individuals,
businesses, government, and other veterans organizations; and,
communicating with the military service member, veterans, and their
families to better identify those needs.
Central Illinois Honor Flight
A 501(c)3 organization whose goal is to take World War II veterans
from a large area of Central and Southern Illinois to Washington DC
to see their Memorial. This one day trip is free of charge for the
veterans and there is a guardian to accompany each veteran to insure
their health, safety, and enjoyment throughout the trip. After our
goal of taking our World War II Veterans is accomplished our plans
are to take our other war veterans so they may see their memorials
as well.
David
Westphall Veterans Foundation
A 501c(3) organization with the purpose of honoring America’s
veterans and members of its military forces by memorializing the
sacrifices they have made and by recognizing the sense of duty and
the courage they have displayed as they answered their country’s
call to arms. Its primary purpose is supporting the mission of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. Operation of the Park
helps fulfill the Foundation’s purpose by providing a memorial to
veterans and a Visitors Center that serve as a place for reunion,
reflection, and healing.
DreamPeace Foundation
A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides free, confidential
counseling services to Alabama veterans returning from Iraq and
Afghanistan. We offer a safe no cost environment where veterans can
receive the support they need to regain the lives they once knew
before experiencing the trauma of combat.
Flowers for Heroes
A 501c(3) organization with a mission to sell red, white and blue bouquets
and place them on all the headstones at National Cemeteries,
such as Arlington National Cemetery, Gettysburg National Cemetery,
Quantico National Cemetery and Antietem National Cemetery . . . By doing so, we will be honoring our Fallen Heroes and the money generated will be donated to organizations affiliated with Gold Star Families across our nation.
Forgotten Heroes Charitable organization whose purpose is to recognize hospitalized veterans that are typically either bed-ridden, mobility challenged, or otherwise socially disadvantaged. Forgotten Heroes realizes that too many hospitalized veterans do not have family nor do they receive many visitors, and its mission is to honor these heroes and to show our country’s gratitude for their service by... visiting and providing entertainment on a regular basis; and. facilitating a letter-writing program within the local schools, giving America’s youth an opportunity to show their gratitude to those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedom. (501c3 charity organization, all donations tax-deductible)
Freedom Alliance A 501(c)3 educational and charitable foundation with a mission to
advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging
military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and
promoting a strong national defense.
GIVE2THETROOPS A nonpartisan, non-political, patriotic organization aimed at supporting U.S. deployed and wounded troops in harm's way. We are managed by patriotic volunteers who ensure that deployed U.S. military members in all branches of service are supported with letters and care packages.
Helping A
Hero A 501(c)(3) non profit, non-partisan organization providing support for military personnel, severely injured in the war on terror. Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members as well as engaging the community to provide services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families.
Homes For
Our Troops Non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. It is our duty and honor to assist severely injured Servicemen and Servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.
Honor and Remember A
501 ( c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the establishment of a national remembrance flag that would fly continuously as a visible reminder to
all Americans of the lives lost in defense of our national freedoms.
All Military lives lost not only in action but also in service, from
our nation's inception.
Honor Flight
Chicago A 501(c)3 organization dedicated to honoring Chicagoland’s WWII
veterans by flying them all expense paid to Washington D.C. to
reflect at their memorial, as many were no longer financially or
physically able to do so. Additionally, HFC helps to bridge the
generations by inviting families, schools and entire communities to
participate in Send Offs, Mail Call, Welcome home Celebrations,
Parades and Honor Flight Chicago Reunions.
Hope4Heroes Founded by Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF)
vets to support disabled vets and families who suffer from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI), loss of limbs, severe burns, and career transition. We serve
all veterans from all generations and all conflicts! Additionally,
millions of veterans and families from all conflicts suffer from the
issues listed and thousands of their children need our support
through scholarships. They gave all on the battle field and now,
they need us in the board rooms and living rooms across the country.
You can be a Hero to a Hero.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Assists the families of our nation’s fallen heroes killed in the performance of their duty . . . These families must now face their future without a husband or wife or father or mother. In addition to their grief, many of them must also address the questions of finding work, where to live, how to raise their children, how to provide for their education, and even how to get food on the table. They need our help today!
Marine Corps Family Foundation
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation created
when Operation Santa USMC grew from a small local outreach
to a national project. Volunteers and contributors from all over the
country came forward to support deployed Marines in Iraq and
Afghanistan. In three months the Operation Santa project
successfully sent Christmas stockings and gifts to over 6,000 US
Marines who spent the holidays away from family and friends.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation MCSF is a public nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation with a mission to provide financial assistance in the form of
scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of
Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention
being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in
action.
Military Order
of the Purple Heart Veterans organization chartered by an act of the 85th Congress in 1958 whose purpose is to raise funds for services, welfare, and rehabilitation in connection with combat wounded U.S. veterans.
Military, Veterans & Patriotic Service Organizations of America A nonprofit federation that pre-screens and certifies high quality national charities working to assist military personnel, their families, and veterans. We present these charities to potential givers in fund drives at work and on the web.
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