Making a Difference

We are happy to provide Grant funds to the Shepherds House, Indiana. They serve Veterans with mental health diagnoses, including dual diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and/or substance use disorders. They provide case management and support to ensure Veterans have access to programs and rehabilitation that provide quality clinical services to meet their needs. The only requirement for Veterans to enter our program is a commitment to recovery. Their three facilities handle housing for 30 homeless male veterans ages 18 and over, another for men further along in recovery but have disability or health issues. The third facility caters to those with more severe addiction and mental health issues which require more supervision.

The goal is to support Veterans as they establish sobriety and transition from homelessness to permanent housing. So far there is an 85% success rate in helping Veterans achieve sobriety and a 95% success rate of Veterans completing their program move into permanent independent housing.

We are once again happy to provide Grant funds to JAVC Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County, Inc. Our funds will contribute to their repairs and supplies necessitated from recent heavy rains. Damage not only occurred to the building roof but to clothing, furnishings, files and necessitated countless hours of clean-up. The JAVC houses 20 homeless veterans on a 90-100 day rotation and provides them with comprehensive wrap-around services. They also provide assistance to about 750 at-risk veterans with emergency housing, food, transportation, mortgage/rent payments, utility notice shut-offs, mobility equipment, vehicles and much more.

We are happy to fulfill a Grant request for Grassroots Gardens WNY to contribute to their fundraising for overall project needs including personnel costs. Their gardens supply low-income children and families with fresh seasonal produce grown within walking distance of their homes. Their member gardens are thriving urban green spaces that teach children about nature, restore habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, and serve as community gathering spaces where neighbors can meet and build relationships.