activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Appreciation Card Writing Events Military & Veteran Support PackagesCoordinates events for groups and organizations to write appreciation cards, which are then included in care packages for deployed service members and veterans.
- Care Package Box Decorating Events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOrganizes events for groups and organizations to decorate over 200 boxes monthly for care packages, providing guidance on obtaining USPS 1097 boxes.
- Care Package Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionAssembles and ships over 200 care packages monthly to deployed service members, with a goal of shipping 1,200 during the holiday season. Since 2019, 1,236 care packages have been shipped.
- Coordinating appreciation card writing events Military & Veteran Support PackagesOrganizes events for groups to write appreciation cards for deployed service members and veterans, which are then included in care packages.
- Coordinating wreath laying ceremonies Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOrganizes volunteers to place and retire wreaths at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, facilitating the delivery of wreaths with three delivered for every two sponsored.
- Creating sleeping mats for homeless veterans Recycled Plastic Sleeping Mat CreationOrganizes volunteers to sort, cut, and crochet plastic shopping bags into "plarn" mats for homeless veterans.
- Freedom Isn't Free Mobile Events Public Environmental Events & OutreachHosts customized mobile events for schools, businesses, churches, or organizations, offering patriotic projects and presentations to share its mission and encourage community service.
- Funding support for veterans and families Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportDirects 100% of proceeds from merchandise sales to support veterans and their families.
- Hosting mobile patriotic events Public Environmental Events & OutreachHosts customized "Freedom Isn't Free Mobile Events" for various organizations, offering patriotic projects and presentations to share its mission and encourage community service.
- Organizing care package box decorating events Holiday Food and Gift DistributionCoordinates events for groups and organizations to decorate over 200 boxes monthly for care packages, providing guidance on obtaining USPS 1097 boxes.
- Sending care packages to deployed service members Holiday Food and Gift DistributionAssembles and ships over 200 care packages monthly, with a goal of 1,200 during the holiday season, and has shipped 1,236 care packages since 2019.
- Sleeping Mat Creation for Homeless Veterans Recycled Plastic Sleeping Mat CreationOrganizes volunteers to sort, cut, and crochet plastic shopping bags into "plarn" mats, which are then made into sleeping mats for homeless veterans.
- Wreath Placement and Retirement Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOrganizes volunteers to place and retire wreaths at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, facilitating the delivery of three wreaths for every two sponsored through their link.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Business and group community engagement for fundraising community_engagementYouth for Troops engages businesses and community groups to promote fundraising efforts using QR codes, enabling remote support and broadening the reach of their mission.
- Community engagement via digital outreach community engagementExpands fundraising reach by engaging businesses and community groups through QR codes that enable remote, frictionless donations from customers or members, integrating support into everyday environments.
- Community partnership and digital outreach community engagementExpands reach and fundraising potential by engaging businesses and community groups through QR code–enabled remote donation systems, lowering barriers to participation.
- Community-based fundraising events fundraising_eventsYouth for Troops collects donations for care packages through various fundraising activities at live entertainment events, including ticket sales, donation boxes, merchandise sales, and raffles, leveraging community gatherings for support.
- Merchandise and event-based fundraising merchandise-based fundraisingGenerates financial support through the sale of merchandise and a portion of ticket sales from live events, combined with raffles and donation boxes, to fund care packages and other services for military families.
- Merchandise and event-based fundraising merchandise-based fundraisingGenerates financial support through the sale of merchandise and by integrating fundraising into live entertainment events, including ticket sales, raffles, and on-site donation mechanisms.
- Merchandise-based fundraising merchandise_based_fundraisingThe organization generates support and raises funds for veterans and their families through the sale of merchandise.
- Personalized care package engagement personalized supportEnhances emotional connection and supporter involvement by incorporating personalized messages from the public into care packages for deployed service members.
- Personalized connection in care packages personalized supportEnhances emotional support by including personalized messages from supporters—such as those written on ornament tags—in care packages sent to deployed service members, strengthening the human connection between youth and troops.
- Personalized support through messages personalized_supportThe organization facilitates personalized support for deployed service members by allowing supporters to write messages on ornament tags that are included in care packages, fostering a direct connection and morale boost.
- Youth-led service model youth-led serviceEngages young people as leaders in organizing and delivering support to military service members, veterans, and their families, leveraging youth energy and peer influence to drive program impact and civic engagement.
- Youth-led service model youth_led_serviceYouth for Troops engages young people in a youth-led organizational model to deliver support services to military personnel, veterans, and their families, fostering youth involvement and community support.
- Youth-led service model youth-led serviceEngages young people as central actors in organizing and delivering support to military service members, veterans, and their families, leveraging youth leadership to drive program implementation and community impact.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Appreciation Card Drive
Ongoing collection and distribution of handmade appreciation cards to include in care packages for deployed troops and veterans.
Care Packages for Deployed Troops
Monthly assembly of 200+ care packages for deployed service members, distributed through volunteer events at the Anthem Civic Building.
Decorate Boxes for Care Packages
Volunteer opportunity for groups to decorate USPS 1097 boxes used in care packages for deployed service members.
Freedom Isn’t Free Mobile Events
Customizable patriotic service projects and presentations hosted at schools, churches, and organizations to promote community support for the military.
Plastic Mats for Homeless Veterans
Monthly volunteer project creating sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags (plarn) for homeless veterans; includes sorting, rolling, and crocheting activities.
R.E.D. Ornament Fundraiser
Annual holiday fundraiser selling $5 red ornaments to raise funds for shipping and holiday items in care packages; includes option to send messages to troops.
Wreaths Across America Sponsorship
Initiative to sponsor wreaths for placement at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, with a goal of honoring more veterans during the December remembrance event.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Wreaths Across America Partner — Partners with Wreaths Across America to facilitate wreath sponsorships and deliveries to the National Cemetery of Arizona.
- Zeffy Partner — Platform used for ticketing and merchandise sales.