SAVING LIVES OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED

We the People.... THE PEOPLE'S PATRIOT PROJECT, exists out of the need to minimize the number of suicides found in our veteran and current military and first responder population. We call our people patriots, for in addition to veterans of service, are also those who have not served but are called to volunteer with us. We have created a network of contacts and supports that we work with when we find those with such needs. Our long term goal is to buy or build a facility, with onsite caregivers, that can house our heroes and their families while they are getting help and guidance. The client will also work with a mentor, who has a similar background and experience.  As a nonprofit, we also like to support and celebrate in the areas that we can. We have found one of those areas is to be active and present during the holidays by staying in touch with families that may not ask, but certainly can use boots on the ground to give them a helping hand.  In helping with the basics of having a 'normal' Christmas or holiday experience, we are able to help lighten the load these families carry with them.

WE have started planning with two very dear families this year. One is a Law Enforcement Officer that suffered a life-threatening injury almost a year ago.  Another that we have started working with is an Army Veteran with 11 1/2  years of service, and has become a recent amputee after a deployment injury.  WE have other families on the line, and are just waiting to hear from them. 

Our goal is to be able to provide each family with quality holiday experiences. The families we are currently working with have young children that should not miss out on the wonder and awe of the holidays.  Part of our goal is to provide each family with a tree and a wreath for their decorating purposes. After running through a quick series of questions, we will determine what decorations are desired to make it an amazing holiday feel. Won't it be incredible for these children to come home one day and see the lights on their house blazing bright, with holiday decorations in sight!?!  

Another piece to the family experience is the holiday dinner.  I have a chef lined up to donate his talents and we want to provide the most awesome culinary tastes for each family. Your help will provide the ingredients for a fantastic dinner experience over the holiday season for our families.  

In the topic of gifts for the families, we are working on some specific lists, and some generic necessities.  It is our feeling that receiving is part of the holiday experience, but we also know that giving plays a huge role.  We ask that our families include what they are needing, whether it is new socks to a new winter coat, and then we go from there. Sometimes the need is for help paying and catching up on household bills, and sometimes it something as simple as getting gas in the car. We will be supportive in the ways that we can.

Your help is very much appreciated in this matter!  WE depend on donations to carry out these missions, and to help our reach grow each year.  Whether it is a small or large donation, we thank you the same.  Please keep us in your prayers and positive thoughts as we navigate with these families through the holidays!

Patriot Pride