activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Community Engagement and Information Sharing Veteran Information DisseminationShares stories of veterans' Honor Flights and announcements about upcoming fundraisers to keep the community informed about the organization's work.
- Organizing Honor Flights for Veterans Honor Flight Trips for VeteransOrganizes and facilitates all-expenses-paid trips for veterans from Tucson to Washington D.C. to visit national memorials, including the FDR Memorial, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Marine Corps War Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. The trips include a banquet dinner and a celebratory homecoming.
- Processing Veteran ApplicationsProvides electronic and paper application options for veterans to apply for participation in the Honor Flight program.
- Recruiting and Managing GuardiansProvides electronic and paper application options for individuals interested in becoming guardians to accompany veterans on Honor Flights.
capacity building · 1
- Recruiting Volunteers Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers an electronic and printable volunteer application form for individuals interested in supporting the organization's activities.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Accessible application process for veterans and volunteers accessible_application_processOffers multiple application methods (electronic and paper) to accommodate diverse preferences, particularly among veterans and guardians, to reduce barriers and improve participation in the program.
- Commemorative travel as honor and remembrance commemorative travelUses structured, purposeful travel to national memorials as a mechanism to celebrate veterans’ service and provide a meaningful journey of recognition and reflection.
- Community engagement through storytelling community_engagementShares veteran stories and event updates to foster community connection and inspire participation in Honor Flight Tucson’s mission via attendance, volunteering, or outreach.
- Veteran-centric experience design veteran-centric approachPrioritizes the needs and well-being of honored veterans by allowing flexible, adaptive itineraries to ensure a dignified and meaningful journey, even when adjusting for unforeseen circumstances.
- Volunteer-driven funding model volunteer-driven funding modelOperates entirely through volunteers to minimize overhead, ensuring that donations are directed toward funding veterans' memorial trips rather than administrative costs.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Guardian Program
Trains and deploys volunteer guardians to accompany veterans during the flight and ground tours to assist with mobility, medical needs, and emotional support
Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Organizes round-trip flights from Tucson to Washington D.C. for veterans to visit war memorials, including the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, and Marine Corps memorials, as well as Arlington National Cemetery and Fort McHenry
relationships · 9
who they work with
- American Airlines Partner — Provides support for veterans' travel to memorials.
- BPO Elks Lodge 2532 Partner — Contributes through sponsorship donations.
- Disabled American Veterans – Dept. of Arizona Partner — Supports Honor Flight through sponsorship donations.
- Empower Coalition, Inc. Partner — Provides support through sponsorship donations.
- Honor Flight Southern Arizona Partner — Operates under the Honor Flight Southern Arizona name and shares administrative processes with the Tucson program.
- Honor Flight Southern Arizona Partner — Shares operational coordination or branding with Honor Flight Tucson, as indicated by shared website domain and application process.
- Honor Flight Southern Arizona Partner — Shares operational identity or branding with Honor Flight Tucson, as indicated by shared website domain and mailing address.
- Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association Partner — Supports Honor Flight through sponsorship donations.
- Starr Pass Golf Course Partner — Hosts the Splash 3 Veteran Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Honor Flight Southern Arizona.