Wrapping up our 1st year
At Mountain Valor, we believe that our veterans deserve the best possible support. Our mission is clear: to empower veterans and their families across Southwest Virginia by providing the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive.
We have focused on identifying and creating methods to fill the gaps in care for our local veterans. We are particularly dedicated to supporting our elderly veterans, who have given so much to our country. Many of these brave individuals face unique challenges, including social isolation, unsafe housing, healthcare access, and navigating the benefits system. We are committed to ensuring they receive the care and resources they deserve.
With your support, this year we proudly hosted our first outreach event, Mountain Valor Fest, which welcomed more than 700 visitors, including 130 veterans. This successful gathering allowed us to facilitate direct, face-to-face conversations between veterans and local, regional, and national service providers. We were thrilled to help our neighbors access the support and resources they have earned.
Your generous donations have helped us offer vital programs that make a real difference. This year we worked one-on-one with more than 150 veterans and family members to help them define their need, create a roadmap, and get them to where they want to be. We were one of the first local organizations to partner with Virginia Department of Veteran Services to be able to easily connect our clients with other resources, where we can pass the cases on to the best fit without the veteran having to tell their story over and over at each step in the process. This streamlined system is already making a huge difference in the level of service we provide.
Additionally, we are proud to host a podcast that highlights little-known benefits available to veterans. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, we aim to ensure that every veteran knows what resources are at their disposal.
Our focus areas moving into the new year include::
Support for Elderly Veterans: Providing specialized programs and services that address the unique needs of our older veterans, helping them to remain connected and engaged.
Community Building: Organizing events like Mountain Valor Fest, that foster camaraderie and connection among veterans, helping to rebuild the support systems that are crucial to their success.
Informative Podcast: Producing episodes that inform veterans about benefits and resources they may not know exist, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
Targeted Outreach: Fostering ties with local hospice, medical facilities and funeral homes to ensure they have current information on veteran services, and a direct number to get their questions answered.
We invite you to join us in our mission. Our goal is to triple our reach over the next year, and we can’t do it alone. Your donation, no matter the size, can help change lives. Support comes in many ways - financial donations, volunteers, or advocates who help to spread the word that we’re here to help. Together, we can ensure that our veterans and their families have the support they need to thrive in their communities.
Your generosity will help us continue our work and expand our impact across Southwest Virginia.
Thank you for standing with our heroes and their families.