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Cheerful Chicken Farm, Our Mission: To provide local organic food at prices that everyone can afford, while nourishing the health of our animals, environment, and our community. Create a closed farming system where all animal feed and organic input are grown and foraged on the farm. Grow 80% of all nutritional needs for 50 families (200 people) Create a closed power system in combination with rotational grazing using methane digestion in a central corral. Generate enough power to supply power needs of 50 families. Create educational and apprenticeship opportunities to assist aspiring farmers to gain the knowledge and skills they need for success. Construct farming opportunities for 50 aspiring farmers through mutually beneficial joint ventures through vertical integration.

Hero Kids Foundation is dedicated to serving those who serve at home by giving support through animal and agricultural therapies. By utilizing the unique relationships that are formed by horses, canines, farm animals, and the individuals that work with them. We strive to enrich the emotional aspect of military and uniform civil service families. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Developing team work, establishing opportunity for individual growth and promotion was a key to the success of any unit. This skill, this tool, is a significant keystone to my ability to grow my foundation and to inspire and lead people to achieve their best and break their own limitations, thus growing Hero Kids Foundation into the premier non-profit that "Gives Light to Those Who Serve at Home."

New Freedom Farm is a nonprofit community farm located in Buchanan, Virginia. The farm exists to aid veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other conditions by using the therapeutic activity of interacting with equines, farming, and peer-to-peer support. The end goal is to empower individuals and help them heal by realizing their efforts and contributions. New Freedom Farm heals heroes through horses by offering veterans and first responders space and confidence to develop deep friendships through equine activity and gentling, fostering physical, emotional, and spiritual health, assisting individuals with reintegration into civilian life. Veterans, first responders, and their families are welcome at New Freedom Farm. Never a fee, 100% free to all.

Texas Veterans Outdoors is dedicated to be a charitable organization that provides a positive social atmosphere for Texas Veterans through educational outdoor experiences.

Izabella's Canine Rescue and Rehabilitation saves dogs that have been abandoned, abused, neglected, and discarded. We get them healthy and then find them loving homes. When we rescue a dog that passes our behavior evaluation, we begin their training as a service dog. We adopt out all over the world, and also pair veterans with service dogs as much as we can. By pairing our rescue dogs with veterans we save 2 lives.

Maverick - Movement is a Veteran inspired and Veteran run and operated start-up NPO. Our motto is For Veterans By Veteran, we are a proactive Organization who's mission is to end soldier suicide. The foundation of our NPO is we rescue local canines and train them into service dogs for Veterans with PTSD and severe depression. We feel that if we as Veterans keep our promise to be each others keeper that our familiarity will allow the Veteran we are supporting to open up and make a real effort towards a true desire to re enter his social circles. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership As a medic my AFSC was to ensure life continued . I chose this because of my desire to battle soldier suicide. Suicide is a direct mission I worked against which is saving lives.

The Chick With Pits is headquartered in Caddo Mills, Texas. We are a private organization providing a no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary for a variety of animals. We are fully recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID 46-2244193).

Warriors That Farm changes lives by teaching the Organic Lifestyle of health and well being to Veterans (Warriors.) We are value added, sustainable working farm where American veterans of any period conflicts are provided education and fulfillment with the goal being a permanent source of sustainable income-the family farm. Through a developing network of Farmers and Ranchers, help is given to transition these veterans into the community. If you're a veteran looking for a fresh start and a first-class opportunity to learn how to farm sustain-ably ... Welcome! You are at the right place. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I believe I'm a better businessman in spite of my military training, but if I'm wrong it's because of the self discipline that was codified in USMC Boot Camp.

Give Us Paws is a Service-Connected, Disabled Veteran Founded, Texas, Federally recognized 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation based in Houston that provides free, in-home training and certification of eligible candidates' existing dogs as service animals for disabled veterans, especially with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)/emotional disabilities. We also provide services to disabled adults and children eligible under the ADA, but veterans receive priority for funding and training. We concentrate on funding our training of service animals with handlers suffering from PTSD, diabetes and limited mobility issues in order to improve the quality of their lives. There are thousands of returning veterans suffering from PTSD having issues adjusting to normal life. Last year, the VA cut all funding for service animals of veterans with PTSD and there's a large gap that needs to be filled with extremely limited resources. To acquire a trained Service Dog can cost $20,000.00-$30,000.00; the waiting lists can be multi-years long, programs for training and funding for that training are scarce. We provide an in-home training program free of charge to our disabled veterans, if funds are available for training. Our program costs $3,000.00-$5,000.00 for civilians.

A Kitty's Purrsuit of Happiness is a non-paid, military-Veteran founded and operated, no-kill Rescue and feline-exclusive sanctuary dedicated to improving the lives of abandoned, abused, stray, feral, special needs kitties from the streets/dangerous situations through trap-neuter-return, long-term care, rehoming, and networking to help others.

Working Dogs For Vets Mission is to provide service dogs and training to disabled heroes in need, empowering them as they return to civilian life with newfound independence; reducing suicide and overcrowding in animal shelters.

The Enduring Charity Foundation helps individuals, businesses, and non-profits establish, maintain, and grow their own charitable endowments, in order to provide an enduring source of financial support for those designated charities. To develop and grow into a multi-million dollar non-profit foundation, that will provide hundreds of thousands of dollars each year - year in and year out, FOREVER - to designated charitable organizations. In conjunction with its mission and operations, we strive to embody three core values: 1) charity - support worthy and deserving charitable organizations; 2) perpetuity - create an enduring source of support through an endowment model; and 3) trust - conduct all activities and operations in a manner that honors the trust of our Endowment Founders, Donors, and their designated charities. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership My extensive education and on-the-job experience in leadership has very much prepared me to establish and lead our foundation.

​Flames to Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to healing hearts and providing hope, love and laughter to people of all ages and abilities through equine assisted interventions and learning. Our unique programs are tailored for men, women and children of all ages and abilities. All our minis are rescued or adopted due to extenuating circumstances and rehabilitated to help those suffering from emotional traumas, disabilities illness or substance abuse and those just wanting to improve their communication, leadership, teamwork or reading skills. We believe every horse deserves a second chance and every person deserves a smile.

A Different View Equine Center is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. We survive on private donors, local grants, and our amazing volunteers. We have no paid employees. Our herd consists of 6 full sized horses, 3 mini horses, 1 steer, 2 pot bellied pigs and a handful of barn cats. Our mission is to help veterans, 1st responders, their families and caregivers. Life is hard for those that are no longer in the service, having to transition back to civilian life can be a very big culture shock. The brotherhood they relied on to survive is no longer there, the goals, missions and objectives have disappeared, and their purpose in life can feel like it’s been taken away. That is where we come into their lives. Our need for physical work is abundant and our resources are growing everyday. We become the “family” they lost. Horses are herd animals and the need to connect and be present is hardwired into their brains. There is no judgement, no expectation, no right or wrong, they just are. We ask that you come exactly as you are.

Hearts for Heroes (H4HUS) provides animal assisted therapy programs free of charge to active duty and military veterans. Our equine programs maintain the EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) ethical standards and practices. All programs are supervised by Clinical licensed mental health practitioners for those seeking assistance with symptoms of PTSD, TBI or general stress reduction. We provide therapeutic riding and driving programs. In addition we procure dogs from kill shelters in NC and train them to be emotional support dogs to be adopted by veterans. All dogs are trained to the AKC canine good citizen test and if the veteran wishes can also be trained to the higher Pet Partner standard to become therapy dogs.

Empowering military veterans through faith and equine assisted activities by focusing on one's ability rather than disability.

Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD. The organization operates off of donations. All puppies are donated to the program free of charge. There is NO cost to the veteran or first responder for receiving a fully trained service dog. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership I am a 100% disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veteran Affairs. I suffer from PTSD myself. I have worked for one of the largest Police and Military Special Ops K9 training programs in the world. I know first hand how much a service dog can assist the veteran in mitigating life's daily challenges.

OUR VISION: We will improve the lives of Veterans and Active Duty Military through a strong and thriving community. OUR MISSION: Veterans R&R works to engage Veterans and Active Duty Military in an active community where trust and relationships are built, and to be a bridge that helps connect those we serve with other great organizations. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The Marine Corps taught me to always serve and by running Veterans R&R 501c3 I can continue to do that.

Space Coast Kibble Kitchen (SCKK), a Brevard County Florida Pet Food Bank, is a Florida 501 c 3, non-profit charity established in the Spring of 2010. Space Coast Kibble Kitchen's mission is to give donated food to needy pets whose parents are facing financial crisis, and prevent animal surrender. Every month SCKK helps feed over 1200 cats and over 800 dogs, serving more than 200 families. We start out each month with about 5000 lbs of pet food and end with just a few pounds, or none, which means we start over from scratch each month raising funds and doing food drives so we can handle the following month's demand. We're at the front lines of this issue, trying to prevent people from having to surrender their much-loved pets to local animal shelters. The Ugly truth is that the animal shelters are overwhelmed. If you walk into any animal shelter in Brevard County you would see that pets are being grouped together and that there are no empty cages. The Ugly Ugly truth is that more than half of these surrendered pets are never adopted and are unfortunately euthanized. Space Coast Kibble Kitchen "fill the bowl & fill the heart"

Painted Paws For Veterans is a non profit for Disabled Veterans and Veterans families with Disabled family members. We provide therapy companions for those in need and Service dogs in training for those that can train with their new life companion. We make house calls, visit hospitals and assisted living housing with our Service dogs and therapy dogs for those that wish to have us visit. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership Understanding commitment. Being goal oriented and focused on success. Team building success and understanding leadership.

The Words “Equus Medendi” are Latin for “healing horse”. Equus Medendi is an Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy program primarily for Veterans. Sessions are facilitated at Buffalo Meadows Ranch in Redlands. Many of our Veterans are dealing with a variety of issues and providing a therapeutic experience at a ranch as opposed to the traditional in-office treatment has proven to be very effective. Horses are flight animals and even though they are extremely large and powerful, they are also very vulnerable. In order to survive over millennia, they have learned to live in the moment, highly alert, aware and in tune with all that surrounds them. This makes them quite relatable to many who are dealing with hyper vigilance and anxiety. The horse however can teach us how to quickly assess a potentially dangerous situation and recover both physically and emotionally, literally within seconds. As predators, gaining a horse’s acceptance and friendship requires effort such as complete honesty, consistency, respect and calm assertive energy. Horses do not care what we may have done in the past. In other words, the horse doesn’t judge or deceive. Horses accept us unconditionally, reacting only to our behavior in the present moment. What we might hide from other people can be seen and felt by a horse, without us ever having to say a word. Please note that this is not a riding program, all work is ground based.