GIVING BACK

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the Valor Mission Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans, first responders, and their families. Through scholarships and access to empowerment resources and programs, the organization works to improve their quality of life and promote lasting well-being.

In 2011, competitive high school golfer Matt Rosenberger read about the Salute Military Golf Association in a local newspaper. He was immediately inspired to help. Matt channeled his competitive golf experience into fundraising and tournament hosting, and officially formed the North Texas Warrior Golf Association (NTWGA).

Founded by five savvy and patriotic Texas women, Boot Campaign has worked since 2009 to give back to those who risk their lives to protect and defend American freedoms. That project now unites Americans in meeting the military community’s needs through individualized, life-improving programs.

Carry the Load inspires Americans to take an active approach in honoring our nation’s heroes by raising funds and awareness for our service men and women. The organizations largest campaign, Memorial May, is a 32-day event that encourages Americans to actively participate in honoring and remembering the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.

Troops Direct is the only non-profit organization of its kind supplying our active-duty servicemembers with any critically needed items that they cannot access through traditional government supply lines. Their mission is to help our heroes in uniform accomplish their missions and return home safe to their loved ones at no cost to the requesting unit.

Save the Brave (STB) is a certified, one hundred percent nonprofit organization devoted to camaraderie and stress management programs. STB is committed to establishing connectivity of the mind, body, and spirit by creating stable support networks that are entirely accessible to all veterans in need.

Operation Surf utilizes curriculum-based programs that aim to inspire active-duty military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives through the healing powers of the ocean. Their programs are designed to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community.

Motorcycle enthusiasts rally each year to join the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. Held annually the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America covers 1,500 miles with the goal of raising awareness and money for Victory Junction’s REACH program that takes a life-changing camping experience to kids living with chronic medical illnesses.

Created to share the heroic lives of US Military service men and women, Healing Heroes Foundation supports veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms by getting them outdoors. This non-profit also documents their stories and shares them on the Discovery Channel and several other networks.

Located in North Texas, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship utilizes the healing powers of equine therapy to improve the lives of disabled individuals, first responders, and veterans. Therapy programs offered at ManeGait help riders with physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities.

Celebrities, musicians, and professional athletes come together for the Celebrity Softball Classic. This annual event benefits Save the Brave, an organization focused on connecting veterans through outreach programs and Veterans for Child Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to exposing child trafficking in the USA, rescuing victims, and capturing offenders.

Valor Through the Lens of the Recipient features the stories of America’s Medal of Honor recipients. These twice-yearly speaking engagements take place throughout the country where Medal of Honor recipients share their experiences and life lessons.