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January 14, 2021 by elevationweb New Board Members for 2021

President Harry Truman once said, “Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” As we begin this new year, Boot Campaign is honored […]

 January 14 2021
January 3, 2021 by elevationweb 2020 Recap And Look Ahead

This time last year, and just as I am again this week, I was considering what the next 10 years should look like for Boot Campaign. The one word that […]

 January 03 2021
May 21, 2020 by elevationweb Watch out for Fake Veterans’ Charities

By Wisconsin Better Business Bureau – May 21st, 2020 07:03 am Milwaukee, Wis. – Memorial Day reminds us to honor and mourn for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. […]

 May 21 2020
July 11, 2019 by elevationweb Boot Campaign CEO Shelly Kirkland with Voyage Dallas

Recently our CEO Shelly Kirkland, sat down with Voyage Dallas to answer a few questions about her passion for veterans and how she became involved with Boot Campaign. The publications […]

 July 11 2019
April 22, 2019 by elevationweb Meet Our 2019 Board of Directors

Boot Campaign’s 10-Year-Anniversary is an amazing milestone for many reasons. But here are a few key ones: Longevity of the organization; most 501c3s do not make it past the three […]

 April 22 2019
December 20, 2018 by elevationweb Boot Campaign 2018 Impact Report

This year I celebrated my one-year anniversary at the helm of Boot Campaign, and I found my footing. It’s been a privilege in my 27 trips across this great nation […]

 December 20 2018
December 7, 2018 by elevationweb Voices Cry Out In Oil Leak

photo courtesy James G. Howes It would be easy to cap this oil leak, and in the grand scheme of things it would probably cost very little to do. At […]

 December 07 2018
November 10, 2018 by elevationweb #LaceUpAMERICA in the News

ConnectingVets.com: Boot Campaign Wants You to Lace Up America! By Elizabeth Howe “Veterans Day is very near and dear to my heart,” said Sarah Lucas, Boot Campaign veteran ambassador. “The […]

 November 10 2018
July 26, 2018 by elevationweb Boot Campaign Gets BBB Stamp of Approval

Boot Campaign is proud to be one of 26 national veteran and military service nonprofits that meet the 20 Better Business Bureau Standards for Charity Accountability. There are more than 45,000* Veteran […]

 July 26 2018
December 29, 2017 by elevationweb 2017: A Year in Review

2017 brought a tide of transformation — from new team members, to a bold and decidedly patriotic look for the Boot Campaign brand, and collaborative partners looking to lace up […]

 December 29 2017

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Steve needed purpose and structure, and he found them both in his 30-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps. He deployed many times as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, but when Steve retired and his life slowed down, he began to feel the weight of his experiences. From grief over lost teammates to unprocessed trauma, that load became too much to carry on his own. Steve reached out to Boot Campaign, worked through his individualized care plan and now shares how he is able to see a clear future ahead of him. With your support, more Veterans like Steve will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Steve Lucas

Boot Campaign 12/09/24 4:54 pm

We couldn’t fulfill thousands of needs and wishes each year through our Seasons of Service Program without the help of individual and corporate volunteers, like our friends at Bob Moore Construction.  Led by CEO Ed McGuire, the family-owned construction company has been involved for more than five years to donate and wrap presents at our warehouse in Grapevine, Texas. In fact, Ed and his team have committed to making our volunteer efforts a part of his company’s way of giving back to Veterans and military families each year.  Hear more from Ed on why volunteering is so important to his organization, what his takeaways are from an afternoon of wrapping at our warehouse and how you can join in. To learn more about volunteering or donating items for our Seasons of Service Program, visit bootcampaign.org/seasonsofservice.
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Q&A with Ed McGuire on Volunteering for our Seasons of Service Program

Boot Campaign 11/26/24 9:25 pm

David joined the U.S. Army as a way to get away from the realities of home. However, the longer he spent away on deployments, the more he saw his own life, relationships and framework of reality change and, ultimately, implode. His physical wellbeing began to suffer, leading to debilitating high anxiety and malnutrition. He knew he needed help. A friend encouraged him to apply for Boot Campaign’s Health & Wellness Program and David now shares how it has changed the trajectory of his life. With your support, Veterans like Dave will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: David Iverson

Boot Campaign 11/21/24 7:43 pm

Jeff went straight into the U.S. Navy after graduating high school in 1987. During his career that spanned both pre- and post-9/11, Jeff witnessed events that took the lives of many of his brothers and sisters in arms. He carried the weight of his experiences and those tragic losses with him, leading to a pattern of avoidance and withdrawal from loved ones. Once he was ready to take the first step to healing, Jeff began working through his individualized care plan through our Health & Wellness Program and never looked back. With your support, more Veterans like Jeff will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Jeff Ulfig

Boot Campaign 11/13/24 4:57 pm

Michael’s experiences as a U.S. Navy rescue diver exposed him to catastrophic events, including a devastating tsunami in Indonesia, that impacted both his mental and physical health. He explains how completing our Health & Wellness Program was like hitting a “hard reset” on his life and has had a positive ripple effect on his family. With your support, Mike and Veterans like him can receive the individualized care they need and deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Michael Ousley

Boot Campaign 10/28/24 3:57 pm

Hear Boot Campaign's CEO Shelly Kirkland share why we launched our YOU MATTER movement and how it continues to resonate today. Learn more or get involved at bootcampaign.org/youmatter.
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Our CEO Shares YOU MATTER Message

Boot Campaign 09/03/24 2:39 pm

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