‘Tis the season to give! GivingTuesday, a global movement that harnesses the power of individuals and organizations to create positive change in communities and the world, is celebrated each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
In honor of this incredible day and in alignment with the spirit of giving, First Nation Group empowered our employees to give in a collaborative effort, giving each department the opportunity to choose one nonprofit organization that directly aligns with our mission of serving Veterans and active-duty military personnel and the underserved where we live and work to support on GivingTuesday. Today, First Nation Group will donate to each selected organization and, our partner, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, will help maximize our giving by matching each donation – doubling our efforts on the GIVINGEST day of the year!! 😉
See below to learn more about each outstanding nonprofit organization chosen by the First Nation Group family!
The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation serves to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Their vision is to ensure that every child of a fallen patriot receives all necessary college funding.
The Fisher House Foundation has a mission to serve those who have served. They build a “home away from home,” located at military and VA medical centers around the world where military and Veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
Habitat for Humanity believes everyone has the right to a safe and decent place to live, and that it benefits all of society when they do. The Huron Valley, MI, team is wonderful to work with and volunteer for as they serve and enrich Washtenaw County through a legacy of affordable homeownership for low-income families.
Healing Paws for Warriors is an organization committed to providing our nation’s heroes the tools to live – their team is dedicated to providing combat Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma (MST) rescue-to-trained ADA certified service dogs. Through their efforts, they bring awareness to Veteran suicide as well, reducing the numbers one service dog at a time.
Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) focuses on building homes and rebuilding lives. They create specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post 9/11 Veterans, enabling them to become highly productive members of society once again.
Mattersville assists people struggling with severe house instability to maintain a life of dignity through custom high-quality tiny housing solutions and empowerment training programs. From providing housing and rehabilitation to Veterans in need to rescuing wolfdogs across the country, Mattersville is always actively working to make a difference.
The Mental Health Association of Okaloosa/Walton Counties provides a strong array of mental health services through Wellness Recovery Programs, Family to Family classes, Okaloosa Veterans Court, Ombudsman services, and much more. The association educates the public, advocates for excellence and equality in treatment, and supports individuals and families living with mental health disabilities, completely free of charge.
Patriots Cove is an organization focused on helping Veterans, first responders, and their caregivers heal and adapt to life after service. They use fishing and hunting to engage disabled Veterans in the pursuit of activities they previously loved and create healing experiences while promoting camaraderie through service to others as they believe these activities can be transformative in the lives of Patriots and caregivers.
Stop Soldier Suicide (SSS) is dedicated to leading the fight against military suicide and giving hope to our nation’s heroes. Through their proactive and disruptive approach, their team is focused on meeting at-risk individuals where they are and providing personalized, suicide-specific care to veterans and services members of all branches – at no cost to them.
Warrior Dog Foundation gives a voice to all military working dogs (MWD), contracting working dogs (CWD), and law enforcement K9s (LEO) that cannot speak for themselves. This organization gives them new life after their retirement by rehabilitating the dogs and placing them in a loving home to live out their retirement with comfort and care.
Thank you all for your participation in GivingTuesday – and, BIG thanks to our generous friends at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare for matching each gift. These organizations make a positive impact and we are proud to support them and their missions.