06/02/2023
Try Hurt’s in Branson!
TOMORROW!! We celebrate by honoring the veterans who stood tall when their nation called on them and those who have literally given life and limb for the freedom and liberty we possess today.
Hurts Donut as a team has selected 16 military charities to donate to on this special day! We can't all be heroes, some of us need to stand on the curb and clap as they walk by!!
(Hurts Donut also offers a Hero discount every day of the year!)
Springfield, MO– Warriors Journey - If you or a warrior you love is facing a crisis, we’re here to help. We respond within 24 hours and provide community support, resources, and referrals. Always warrior-to-warrior and 100% confidentially. https://thewarriorsjourney.org/
Wichita, KS – Kansas Honor Flight- The mission of the Kansas Honor Flight is to honor all of our veterans of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with a three-day trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor and to take part in some of the ceremonies at those memorials. The trip is provided at no cost to qualified veterans. https://kansashonorflight.org/
Coralville & Bettendorf, IA – Special Operations Warrior Foundation – Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career,” for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and children of all Medal of Honor Recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel — today and in the future. https://specialops.org/
Cedar Falls, IA – Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 - AMVETS is one of America’s foremost veterans service organizations. AMVETS has a proud history of assisting veterans by sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hand that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms. https://amvetpost49.org/
West Des Moines, IA – Puppy Jake Foundation - Puppy Jake Foundation is dedicated to helping military veterans through the assistance of well bred, socialized and professionally trained service dogs. We are proud to select, train and place only the best-performing dogs with these deserving men and women. https://www.puppyjakefoundation.org/
Lincoln & Omaha, NE – Corporal Dagean Page Foundation - Demonstrate that love never ends through the commitment to support past and present service members, the communities that surround them, and the loved ones of those whom we will never forget. https://daeganpage.org/
Norman, OK – Captain Surrender Kothakota Leadership Award - Air Force ROTC is the largest and oldest source of commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force. Air Force ROTC's mission is to produce quality leaders for the U.S. Air Force. Air Force ROTC units are located on 140 college and university campuses with 1,000 additional institutions of higher learning participating in cross-town agreements which allow their students to attend Air Force ROTC classes at a nearby "host" college or university.https://www.ou.edu/rotc/air-force/about/overview
Frisco, TX – Homeless Veterans of Dallas (http://www.hvsd.org)
HVSD is dedicated to improving the lives of homeless or at-risk veterans and their families. The goal of our organization is to help alleviate the problem of homelessness among our veterans and their families by assisting with transitional and permanent housing.
Fort Worth, TX – Hurt & Fallen Foundation - To aid any and all First Responders, or in the event of death, their immediate family, in the care, maintenance, and upkeep of their property, i.e., mowing, landscaping, minor fence and/or roof repair, etc...for the duration of their recovery, or as needed during the time of loss at no charge to the family. https://hurtandfallenfoundation.com/
Tempe, AZ – Pat Tillman Foundation
The Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships – building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. The scholars chosen show extraordinary academic and leadership potential, a true sense of vocation, and a deep commitment to create positive change through their work in the fields of medicine, law, business, education and the arts. https://pattillmanfoundation.org/
Tulsa, OK - The Barracks - A facility for Veterans and their dependents. Education, training, and shelter. http://www.okbarracks.org
Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma DAV - Helping veterans receive benefits. http://okdav.org/
Colorado Springs & Parker, CO - Victory Service Dogs - Helping veterans achieve a full life of increased independence, purpose, and dignity through a partnership with a loving service companion. http://www.victorysd.org/
Branson, MO – Branson Veterans of America – The Branson Veterans of America 913 goal is to sustain our history of service to the community and veterans and their families. https://www.bransonveteransofamerica.com/
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas Freedom Fund – The Arkansas Freedom Fund exists to serve and support activities that benefit veterans, active-duty military, wounded warriors, and their families. https://www.arkansasfreedomfund.org/
New Orleans, LA – Amvets – To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services. https://www.amvets.org/