“Give a man a fish
and you feed him
for a day. Teach a
man how to fish and
you feed him for a
lifetime.”
What We Fund
YOUTH
Helping youth with childhood illnesses or physical or mental disabilities to experience the “fun” in life.
Supporting alternative education for at risk and disadvantaged youth.
Providing transitional services for youth who must live away from their families due to abuse or neglect.
VETERANS
Rebuilding the lives of our veterans and helping them to reenter civilian society.
Building or otherwise providing homes for veterans to restore freedom and independence in their daily lives.
ADULTS
Providing transitional services, education and training to adults to improve their job skills and help them to reenter the workforce and build economic self-reliance.
Improving the quality of life for those adults with serious medical conditions or mental and physical disabilities.
What We Do Not Fund*
Hospitals, medical research, treatment, and care
Colleges and universities, including but not limited to endowments, capital improvement
Cultural, artistic, or recreational activities
Endowment funds
Political organizations
Environment/Nature/Animals
Religious organizations
*Preference for Capital projects/restricted funds vs. general operating funds or annual campaigns.