named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Sabres Sled Vets
Sled hockey team for disabled and able-bodied veterans; participates in local games and national tournaments such as the USA Hockey Sled Classic and Disabled Hockey Festival
Stand-Up Hockey Teams
Three traditional hockey teams organized by skill level for veterans and active-duty personnel; focus on competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Adaptive ice hockey programs (sled and stand-up)Provides mental, emotional, and physical therapy through adaptive ice hockey programs, including sled hockey and stand-up hockey formats, for participants of varying abilities.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Sled hockey team competitionOperates a sled hockey team that participates in local games and national tournaments, including in Alaska, San Jose, and Dallas.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Stand-up hockey team competitionOperates three stand-up hockey teams that compete in local leagues and national tournaments as part of its athletic programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$23K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$375
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Joseph Baudo Jr — Board Member
- Norm Page — Board Member
- Patrick Martino — Board Member
- Tom Branden — Board Member
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Buffalo Sabres Partner — Partnered with the Buffalo Sabres to host a suite raffle that raised funds for the Buffalo Warriors program.
- Buffalo Sabres Foundation Partner — Receives funding from the Buffalo Sabres Foundation as part of Hockey Is For Everyone month.
- USA Hockey Partner — Requires all players to register through USA Hockey to be eligible to play.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Sports as Therapeutic Interventionmethodology: adaptive-sports-therapyBy using adaptive ice hockey—including sled and stand-up formats—as a structured therapeutic activity, the organization supports improved mental, emotional, and physical well-being, because participation fosters resilience, inclusion, and physical rehabilitation through sport.
- Inclusive Sports Programming for Integrated Participationmethodology: inclusive_sports_programmingBy integrating athletes with and without disabilities into shared sled and stand-up hockey teams, the organization promotes mutual understanding and social inclusion, because co-participation in team sports breaks down barriers and builds authentic camaraderie across ability levels.