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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."

SON NGUYEN
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

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

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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

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RUBEN PENA

Patriot
Chairman

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ALVIN TONEY

Navy
Board Member

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GII VARRATO

Air Force
Board Member

LEADERSHIP

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SON NGUYEN

Navy
Founder & President

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DUSTIN LUCE

Patriot
Co-Founder

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CARLA LEMON

Patriot
Executive Director

STAFF

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ZENA KROGEDAL

Patriot
Program Administrator