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CORTE BELLA VETS

AZ · EIN 472784238 · $41K rev · operational · cortebellavets.org
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CORTE BELLA VETS is a veteran-led nonprofit based in Arizona that raises funds to support military veterans and their families. The organization provides direct emergency assistance to needy veterans and donates to vetted charities serving veterans in Arizona. Its primary activities include fundraising events and distributing gift cards for food and gas through VA social workers.

activities · 14

what they do

direct service · 14
  • Community Event Support and Participation Veteran Commemoration and Memorial Events
    Participates in and supports community events, including setting up sound systems for local events and conducting ceremonies like "Posting of the Flags" and flag raising for national holidays.
  • Financial Support for Veterans and Veteran Organizations Veteran Support Grantmaking
    Raises funds through events like golf tournaments and dinner dances, and directs 100% of net proceeds to designated charities supporting veterans and their families. Provides direct financial assistance to individual veterans for unexpected expenses and distributes gift certificates for food and gas. Has provided over $600,000 in support to Arizona veterans and their families since April 2014, including significant contributions to homeless shelters and holiday support.
  • Financial Support to Veterans and Veteran Organizations
    Raises funds through events like golf tournaments and dinner dances, and directs 100% of net proceeds to support individual veterans and veteran organizations in Arizona, providing over $600,000 in total support since April 2014 for various needs including shelter, holiday support, and unexpected expenses.
  • Financial assistance for veterans
    Provides direct financial support to vetted veterans for unexpected expenses and immediate needs, including $25 gift certificates for food and gas, often in coordination with Veteran Administration Counselors. Has distributed over $80,000 in direct aid to individuals.
  • Fundraising for veteran charities and individual veterans
    Organizes and hosts fundraising events—including an annual Golf Tournament, Veterans Day Dinner Dance, silent auctions, and 50/50 raffles—to direct 100% of net proceeds to charities and individual veterans in Arizona. Has raised over $600,000 since 2014 to support veterans and their families.
  • Holiday Gift Distribution (Angel Tree Program) Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Provides logistic support for the Angel Tree Program by gathering and distributing gifts to veteran homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals during the holidays.
  • Holiday Support and Flag Displays Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Provides logistic support for the Angel Tree Program by gathering and distributing gifts to veteran homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals during the holidays. Also raises flags around the Corte Bella Circle to honor national holidays.
  • Holiday and community support programs Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Provides logistical and material support during holidays, including the Angel Tree Program to distribute gifts to veterans, homeless shelters, and hospitals, and sponsors holiday-themed events such as flag-raising ceremonies and seasonal celebrations.
  • Honor Flight Missions Honor Flight Trips for Veterans
    Organizes and executes Honor Flight missions for veterans, including a 2-night, 3-day trip to Washington D.C. for veterans from various wars. Provides comprehensive logistic and medical support, arranges tours of national memorials, and coordinates "Mail Call" to collect letters of thanks for veterans during flights.
  • Organizes and executes Honor Flights for veterans, including those from the Vietnam, Korean, and World Wars, to Washington D.C. for 2-night, 3-day trips, providing medical support, logistics, and tours of memorials, and arranging "Mail Call" to collect thank you letters.
  • Honor Flight missions for veterans Honor Flight Trips for Veterans
    Organizes and executes Honor Flight missions to Washington D.C. for veterans, providing fully supported 3-day trips including medical assistance, transportation, lodging, memorial tours, and "Mail Call" experiences with letters from loved ones. Mission 114 served 32 veterans from multiple wars.
  • Sources dogs from Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments, provides foster care and veterinary services, and runs a 6-9 month joint training program for veterans and their matched dogs to graduate them as qualified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs.
  • Service Dog and Therapeutic Companion Dog Program Veteran Service Dog Training and Placement
    Sources dogs from local Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments, and places them in foster care. Provides veterinary care for the dogs at no cost to veterans during training. Conducts a six-to-nine-month joint training program for veterans and their matched dogs, graduating them as qualified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs to provide physical and emotional support.
  • Service and therapeutic companion dog program Veteran Service Dog Training and Placement
    Sources dogs from Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments and veterinary care, places dogs in foster care, then runs a 6- to 9-month joint training program with veterans (two sessions per week) to graduate dogs as certified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs.
strategies · 16

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named programs · 2

what they call their work

Charitable Donations to Veteran-Serving Organizations
Supports Arizona-based charities that serve veterans, including America’s Mighty Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, Soldiers Best Friend, and Honor Flight Arizona, with grants meeting strict overhead and accountability criteria.
Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund
Provides direct emergency financial aid to veterans and veteran families in need, primarily through $25 gift cards for food or gas distributed via social workers at the Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic in Surprise, AZ.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Anacapa Partner — Hosts monthly meetings, volunteer opportunities, and social hours for Corte Bella Vets in its social rooms.
  • Corte Bella Golf Club Partner — Hosted the 11th Annual Corte Bella Vets Golf Tournament.
  • Horse Rhythm Foundation Partner — Supported charity.
  • Mana House Partner — Supported charity.
  • Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic Partner — Collaborates with Social Workers to identify and respond to requests for assistance for Veterans.
  • Smiling Out Loud Partner — Collaborated with Corte Bella Vets to co-support the Pet Costume Event through shared responsibilities and community engagement.
  • Soldiers Best Friend Partner — Supported charity.
  • Southwest Airlines Partner — Arranged for the group to board first on flights and provided transportation for Honor Flight Mission 114.
  • Sundome Plaza Merchants Partner — Collaborates on the Angel Tree Program.