OVERVIEW
VETCares, Inc. is a 501.c.3 nonprofit established to support military, veterans, and their families due to hardship. Our programs are designed to achieve short-term objectives while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Established in 2019, our focus areas include suicide prevention education, alternative therapies gap grants, home buyer closing cost grants, emergency financial assistance, trauma (military sexual trauma & domestic violence) thriver grants, and outdoor healing adventures for those re-discovering purpose and tranquility.
FOUNDER’S QUOTE
"It is our duty as patriots to create a supportive community for veterans in need and to empower them to live independent and successful lives through access to resources, education, financial assistance, and healing therapies. Let’s give our servicemembers and veterans a hand-up, while honoring their service and dedication to our country."
VISION
Be an elite and compassionate provider of sustainable assistance to military, veterans, and their families.
MISSION
Provide support to veterans empowering them to live successful, sustainable, and fulfilling lives.
Sustainability is a key element of our mission - Our programs ensure that veterans have access to the resources they need to overcome economic, social, and personal challenges they face to build a better future for themselves and their families.
CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
We are uncompromising in our adherence to the highest
ethical principles in our work
RESPECT
Treating people with honest, fairness, and kindness
INCLUSION
Embrace diversity and create an inclusive environment for all
COLLABORATION
Work together with other stakeholders to improve the lives of veterans
COMMUNITY
Foster a sense of camaraderie and support among veterans
We rely on private foundation grants, public support donations, corporate fundraising and many other ways of giving – Please help our mission, programs, and services – Donate today!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RUBEN PENA
Patriot
Chairman
ALVIN TONEY
Navy
Board Member
GII VARRATO
Air Force
Board Member
LEADERSHIP
SON NGUYEN
Navy
Founder & President
DUSTIN LUCE
Patriot
Co-Founder
CARLA LEMON
Patriot
Executive Director
STAFF
ZENA KROGEDAL
Patriot
Program Administrator