named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Addiction Treatment Program
Partnership with SOBA New Jersey to provide free, high-quality addiction and mental health treatment for service members, veterans, and Gold Star Family members
Resilient Warrior Project
A three-month intensive community healing program for veterans and transitioning service members, focusing on physical fitness, mental wellness, self-discovery, and leadership to rebuild purpose and resilience
The Hero Project
An annual fundraising event featuring whiskey and wine tastings, cocktails, food, and live auctions to support the foundation’s mission and programs
The Ultimate Sacrifice Show
A video series providing a platform for combat veterans and Gold Star Families to share their stories, struggles, and experiences in a raw and authentic format
Warrior Ride
A 3,700-mile bike ride from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide and funds for community healing initiatives
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
- Delivers holistic wellness programs for Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star FamiliesProvides physical fitness and nutrition plans, behavioral health and addiction treatment programs, and community-healing engagements to support the mental, physical, and spiritual wellness of Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Includes the Resilient Warrior Program, a three-month intensive community healing initiative using complementary and alternative practices to rebuild purpose and foster long-term relationships.
- Organizes healing and community-building retreats and eventsHosts all-expenses-paid retreats and community events for Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families, including activities such as scuba certification, fly fishing, golf, and bonding experiences in locations like Myrtle Beach, SC and the Catskills of New York. Also organizes events like The Hero Project, featuring tastings, food, cocktails, and live auctions to foster community engagement.
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Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Advocates to reduce military and veteran suicide through public initiativesAddresses the mental health crisis and elevated suicide rates among U.S. service members and veterans through advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and support programming.
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Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 1 activity
- Amplifies military and Gold Star Family voices through storytelling platformsProvides a platform for combat veterans and Gold Star Families to share their personal stories via video series and media appearances, including the Veteran Trash Talk podcast, to increase public understanding of their experiences and challenges.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Conducts awareness and fundraising campaigns through endurance eventsOrganized the TUSF Warrior Ride, a 3,700-mile bike ride from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA, to raise awareness about military-related suicides and raise funds for the organization's mission.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Operates addiction treatment access program for military communitiesProvides free access to addiction treatment at SOBA New Jersey for Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Family members, addressing substance use disorders as part of broader behavioral health support.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provides disaster relief support to military familiesDelivers emergency assistance and disaster relief support to Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families during times of crisis.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Supports economic and personal resilience through prosperity programmingOperates a prosperity program designed to help veterans, transitioning service members, and Gold Star Family members find or regain purpose and live fulfilling lives, focusing on long-term resilience and reintegration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$126K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$140K
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Salaries & benefits$50K
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balance sheet
Total assets$57K
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Net assets$46K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS BRISCOE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $26K |
| MICHAEL DOODY | PRESIDENT | 20 | $24K |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Brown University’s Cost of War Project Partner — Cited for conducting a study estimating over 30,000 Service Member and Veteran suicides since post-9/11 military operations began.
- Department of Defense Government — Monitors and responds to suicide data reporting practices of the Department of Defense regarding service members.
- Rafele Restaurant Partner — Host venue for The Hero Project event
- SOBA New Jersey Partner — Partnership with SOBA New Jersey to provide free addiction treatment to military, Veterans, and Gold Star Family members.
- U.S. Department of Defense Government — Referenced in reporting casualty data for Service Members killed since October 7, 2001.
- Veteran Affairs Government — Engages with Veteran Affairs data on veteran suicide rates as part of its mission to address underreported figures.
- Veteran Affairs Government — Referenced in discussion of under-reported suicide data among Veterans.
- Veteran Trash Talk Partner — Collaborates with the Veteran Trash Talk podcast to discuss TUSF programs and initiatives.
- partnering medical treatment facilities Partner — Collaborates with medical treatment facilities to provide in and out-patient behavioral health and addiction treatment programs.
strategies · 5
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.
- Barrier-Free Access to Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: barrier_free_accessBy removing financial and logistical obstacles to addiction and mental health treatment, the organization ensures timely intervention and sustained recovery because accessibility is a prerequisite to engagement for traumatized and isolated military populations.
- Community-First Healing Through Shared Experiencemethodology: community_first_healingBy rebuilding camaraderie and belonging through retreats, outdoor activities, and shared experiences, the organization reduces isolation and supports mental health because social reconnection replicates the unit cohesion critical to military identity and resilience.
- Holistic Resilience Frameworkmethodology: holistic_resilienceBy integrating mental, physical, and spiritual health interventions, the organization addresses the interconnected toll of combat and loss because comprehensive wellness is required to rebuild purpose and sustain long-term resilience in military communities.
- Storytelling as Clinical and Advocacy Interventionmethodology: story_based_healingBy using authentic personal narratives from Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families, the organization promotes individual healing and public awareness because storytelling validates trauma, reduces stigma, and transforms private pain into collective advocacy.
- Veteran-Led Peer Support Modelmethodology: veteran_led_supportBy leveraging lived experience of recent military service and combat, the organization builds trust and credibility within military communities, enabling deeper engagement and more effective emotional healing because shared experience fosters authentic connection and mutual understanding.