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The purpose
of the Patriot Charities is to raise funds to financially assist non-profit
organizations and local programs within the Carolinas concerned with the
immediate welfare, care and support for our military and their families wounded
in ongoing military operations.
The
Patriot Charities is a local, non-profit 501 (c) 3 charity. Contributions
are tax deductible under applicable laws. The Patriot Charities is
eligible for many corporate matching programs. The money raised each year goes
to support wounded warrior programs here in the Carolinas. Our tax
identification number is: 20-3922374
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270 Angels
in Iraq and Angels of Mercy Since 2006, $20,500 donated
Supporting wounded military personnel
with personal items and clothing when they arrive in hospitals. Providing
services, programs and much needed support during and after initial medical
treatment, including disabled sports training. www.supportourwounded.org Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Since
2006, $30,000 donated
Providing a way for individuals,
corporations and others to help severely wounded and disabled Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families to
rebuild their lives. www.salutehereoes.org
Fisher House Foundation Since 2006 $55,500 donated
Offers special housing as a home away
from home for families of wounded warriors receiving medical care at major
military and Veterans Affairs medical centers. Monies donated are helping build
a new Fisher House at Fort Bragg as well as the first Fisher House at Camp
LeJeune. www.fisherhouse.org
Hope For The Warriors Since
2006, $20,500 donated
Working to enhance quality of life
for US Service Members and their families nationwide adversely affected by
injuries or death in the line of duty. www.hopeforthewarriors.org
Manpower to Horsepower Since 2010, $400 donated
Meets the transitional needs of post-combat
veterans. The organization creates an atmosphere of mentoring, friendship
and rehabilitation through the sport of racing. www.manpowertohorsepower.org
Mitey Riders Since 2010, $2,000 donated
For over 17 years providing
equine-assisted therapy to children with special needs. Developing a program
for wounded military in association with Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness. www.miteyriders.org
North Carolina Heroes Fund Since
2009, $7,000 donated
Focuses on the men
and women and their families who are currently serving or have recently served
in the military and are enduring financial hardships. www.ncheroes.org
Operation Homefront Since
2010, $500 donated
Provides emergency financial and
other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. www.operationhomefront.net/nc
SEMPERMAX Support Fund Since
2010, $3,000 donated
Enhance
morale and welfare of service disabled veterans and their families through peer
to peer, on-site visits by other service disabled veterans, trained to motivate and advocate on
their behalf. www.sempermax.com
Special Operations Warrior Foundation Since
2009, $500 donated
Provides full
college scholarship grants, along with financial aid and educational counseling
to surviving children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special
operations personnel killed in an operational mission or training accident.
www.specialops.org
USO of NC Charlotte Center Since
2006, $86,500 donated
Provides support for our warriors; and support for immediate family members
for travel/lodging. Nearly a quarter million served last year, over 25,000
troops served at homecomings and deployments and nearly 8,800 average visitors
to the Charlotte and Raleigh centers. www.uso-nc.org
Weekend of Remembrance Since
2010, $2,500 donated
The 2010 Families United Weekend of
Remembrance brought together more than
2,000 Gold Star families—the spouses, children, parents, siblings, and loved
ones of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country—along with
military officers, elected officials, wounded warriors, and dignitaries to pay
tribute to America’s fallen Heroes. www.weekendofremembrance.com
Wounded Warrior Family Support Since 2010, $2,000 donated
Provides support to the families of
those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. www.woundedwarriorfamilysupport.org.
Wounded Warrior Project Since 2006, $55,000 donated
Provides programs and services to
severely injured service member during the time between active duty and
transition to civilian life. www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Since 2006, Patriot Charities has donated $285,900 to organizations
supporting our wounded military returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
2011 Beneficiaries
USO
of North Carolina Charlotte Center NC
Heroes Fund
SemperFidelisWellness SemperMax
Support
Manpower to Horsepower Mitey
Riders
Operation
Homefront Purple
Heart Homes
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