activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Community Event Support and Participation Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsParticipates 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 GrantmakingRaises 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 OrganizationsRaises 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 veteransProvides 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 veteransOrganizes 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 PackagesProvides 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 PackagesProvides 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 PackagesProvides 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 VeteransOrganizes 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.
- Honor Flight Program Honor Flight Trips for VeteransOrganizes 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 VeteransOrganizes 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.
- Service Dog Program Veteran Service Dog Training and PlacementSources 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 PlacementSources 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 PlacementSources 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
how they think
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- Collaborative Response Strategy with VA Social Workers collaborative_response_strategyThe organization responds to requests for assistance primarily from Social Workers at the Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic to ensure effective use of funds and targeted support for veterans.
- Collaborative assistance targeting high-impact needs collaborative response strategyResponds to requests for assistance primarily from Social Workers at the Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic to ensure funds are used effectively and reach veterans with the greatest needs.
- Collaborative response for effective fund utilization collaborative_response_strategyThe organization responds to requests for assistance primarily from Social Workers at the Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic, believing that this collaborative approach ensures the effective and targeted use of funds.
- Fostering Veteran Camaraderie and Patriotism through Local Service veteran_camaraderie_and_local_serviceThe organization believes that by fostering camaraderie among veterans, promoting patriotism, and engaging in local charitable projects, they can deliver meaningful service to veterans and their families.
- Fostering veteran camaraderie and community engagement veteran_camaraderie_and_local_serviceThe organization believes that by fostering camaraderie among veterans and engaging in local charitable projects, it can promote patriotism and provide essential support to veterans and their families. This includes organizing social gatherings and business meetings to discuss veteran issues and build mutual support.
- Honor Flight program for veteran recognition and emotional healing veteran recognition and healing through memorial visitsProvides free trips for veterans to visit memorials built in their honor, such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to foster gratitude, recognition, and emotional healing through a seamless and respectful experience.
- Service Dog Provision and Owner/Handler Training for PTSD/TBI service_dog_provision_and_owner_handler_trainingThe organization provides U.S. military veterans with combat-related PTSD or TBI with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, utilizing an owner/handler training model where professional trainers teach veterans to train their own dogs, customizing the training to address specific symptoms.
- Service dog provision and customized veteran-led training service_dog_provisionThe organization provides service or therapeutic companion dogs to U.S. military veterans with combat-related PTSD or TBI. They employ an owner/handler training model where professional trainers teach veterans to train their own dogs, customizing the training to address each veteran's specific symptoms. This also contributes to alleviating pet overpopulation by rescuing dogs from shelters.
- Service dog provision with veteran-led training for PTSD/TBI support service dog provisionProvides service or therapeutic companion dogs to veterans with combat-related PTSD or TBI, using a customized training approach and an owner/handler model where veterans are trained to train their own dogs to address specific symptoms.
- Support for community events via technical and organizational expertise community_event_supportEnhances local community events by contributing technical and organizational skills, strengthening community ties and supporting veteran visibility and engagement.
- Veteran Recognition and Healing through Memorial Visits veteran recognition and healing through memorial visitsThe organization uses programs like Honor Flight to take veterans to visit memorials built in their honor, aiming to remind them that their service and sacrifices are valued and remembered, thereby fostering gratitude and recognition.
- Veteran camaraderie and local service through community engagement veteran_camaraderie_and_local_serviceFosters veteran camaraderie and patriotism by organizing local charitable projects and social gatherings that promote mutual support, friendship, and community involvement among veterans and their families.
- Veteran recognition and healing through memorial visits veteran_recognition_and_healing_through_memorial_visitsThe organization utilizes programs like Honor Flight to transport veterans to memorials built in their honor, such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, believing that this recognition fosters gratitude and reminds veterans that their service and sacrifices are valued and remembered. This approach focuses on creating a unique and seamless experience for veterans at no cost to them.
- Zero Overhead Model for Maximum Impact zero_overhead_modelThe organization operates with zero overhead costs to ensure that all net funds raised are directly channeled to charitable beneficiaries, maximizing the impact of donations.
- Zero overhead for maximum impact zero_overhead_modelThe organization operates with a zero overhead cost model to ensure that all net funds raised are directly allocated to charitable beneficiaries, maximizing the impact of donations.
- Zero-overhead financial model to maximize beneficiary impact zero_overhead_modelOperates with zero overhead costs to ensure that all net funds raised go directly to charitable beneficiaries, maximizing the financial impact of donations.
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.