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Chicago Cares is a nonprofit organization that connects prospective volunteers with volunteer opportunities throughout Chicago. [1] [2] [3] It was founded in 1991 by Leslie Bluhm and Mary Prchal. [4] In addition to connecting volunteers to service programs, Chicago Cares offers a training called Power of Service. [5]
The Mission Continues [1] is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization [2] that aims to empower military veterans to apply their skills and leadership abilities to benefit under-resourced communities. Established with the recognition that veterans possess a unique drive and dedication to serve, the organization seeks to harness these ...
Got Your 6 is a national network of veteran service providers, managed by the Bob Woodruff Foundation. [1] In 2018, the Bob Woodruff Foundation acquired veteran nonprofit Got Your 6 [2] and relaunched the brand in 2020 [3] as the organization’s “enduring commitment to the veteran community.” The Got Your 6 Network includes community-based ...
It operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. [1] Among its programs is the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans that are provided mortgage-free. [2] From 2011 to 2021 the Gary Sinise Foundation has raised over $300 million for wounded veterans, first responders, and their families. [3]
In 2008, members from roughly 20 schools convened in Chicago to formalize this grassroots movement and found Student Veterans of America. SVA was officially incorporated between the 18th and 20 January 2008 to provide programs, resources, and support to the ever-evolving network of local student veteran organizations—today known as SVA chapters.
The Clay Hunt Fellows Program is a leadership development fellowship created by Team Rubicon. [55] It is named after Clay Hunt, one of the original members of Team Rubicon who suffered from PTSD and depression and died by suicide in 2011. [56] [57] It was founded in 2013 as a 12 month program, but has since been changed to a 6 month program.