Organizations running this strategy · 10
- #01 WHISKEY BRAVO INC
- #02 STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATION
- #03 NEW YORK SPORTSCENE CHILDRENS FOUN
- #04 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Inc
- #05 KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INC
- #06 POINTS FOR PATRIOTS INC
- #07 AMERICAN LEGION POST 193 LLOYD
- #08 American Legion Phoenicia Post 950
- #09 EDICK HAMLINK POST 369
- #10 AMERICAN LEGION POST 239
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Youth mentoring and community programs AMERICAN LEGION POST 239direct serviceProvides youth mentoring and sponsors community programs that promote patriotism, national security, and support for veterans.
- Construction and donation of recreational facilities for military personnel KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceFunds and donates recreational infrastructure—including basketball courts, gymnasiums, and outdoor gym pavilions—to improve quality of life for U.S. and allied service members at military bases in Estonia, California, Louisiana, and New York. Projects include a basketball court at Tapa Military Base (Estonia), a gym pavilion at Lincoln Military Housing (CA), and Airmen Attics at Barksdale Air Force Base (LA), serving hundreds of service members, trainers, and families.
- Distribution of care packages and essential supplies to deployed personnel KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceDistributes care packages, personal correspondence, and moral support to deployed U.S. military units, including sponsorship of 34 soldiers during a 9-month deployment in Afghanistan. Also provides essential items such as winter clothing to American volunteers serving with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
- Educational travel programs for civilians on national security issues KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceOperates educational travel programs that provide civilians with firsthand insight into the lives and challenges of U.S. service members, their families, and allied personnel, including focused programming on geopolitical conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions involving Iran, China, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula. These programs include expert briefings, panel discussions, and diplomatic engagements to enhance public understanding of national security affairs affecting U.S. interests.
- Funding college tuition for children of U.S. submariners KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCgrantmakingAwards annual financial support to cover college tuition for children of U.S. submariners pursuing higher education.
- Grant funding for humanitarian and educational projects in Ukraine KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCgrantmakingProvides grant funding for humanitarian aid and education in Ukraine, including support for a school in Zhytomyr for children with special needs and financial contributions to Kind Deeds for prostheses, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services for Ukrainians injured in the war.
- Hosting morale-boosting events for service members KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceOrganizes large-scale social events for U.S. military personnel, such as a Bonfire BBQ hosted for over 400 service members at Joint Task Force Guantanamo in Cuba, aimed at boosting morale and showing civilian support.
- Public outreach and media dissemination of program insights KAPLAN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceShares findings and observations from its national security education programs with the broader public through media and news outlets to increase civilian awareness of military and geopolitical challenges.
- Community Drives and Support Events STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceConducts musical performances in conjunction with food, clothing, blood, and toy drives to support community needs and promote engagement.
- Event Access and Community Engagement for Veterans and Youth STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceDistributes free tickets to concerts, sporting events, and other events for veterans, military personnel, and youth. Hosts concerts and branded events for these communities to foster connection and support.
- Fundraising and Donation Activities STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceOrganizes fundraising events and accepts monetary donations through online platforms to support organizational programs.
- Military and Veteran Training and Mentorship Program STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceOffers a tuition-based American Warrior Military Mentorship & Training Program for U.S. military prospects, including ASVAB academic support, fitness, military training, and community morals and ethics. Provides structured mentorship and training to veterans and active military personnel to support healing and personal development.
- Partnership Programs STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceCollaborates with external partners such as Dianna Najar on the Heart and Hue program to expand service delivery and impact.
- Suicide Prevention Workshops STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceHosts suicide prevention workshops for veterans and military communities, such as the event held at Batavia Downs, to promote mental health awareness and support.
- Therapeutic Arts Programming for Veterans and Children STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceProvides musical performances and lessons for veterans at veterans hospitals and for children at children's hospitals, using the arts to support emotional and physical well-being.
- Veterans Retreat Program STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceOperates a retreat program for veterans offering musical and martial arts training, hiking, swimming, meditation, and aromatherapy to support emotional and physical well-being.
- Youth Development and Mentorship Programs STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceOperates structured youth programs that provide discipline, mentorship, and support using instructors from entertainment, military, and martial arts/MMA backgrounds. Programs include leadership skills, academic support, physical fitness, and marksmanship training.
- Youth Entertainment and Creative Arts Program STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ORGANIZATIONdirect serviceOffers a youth entertainment program featuring music lessons, band building, filmmaking, acting, podcasting, gaming, and writing to engage and support at-risk youth through creative expression.