The patriots at CAM Integrated in Houston have been longtime supporters of our mission at Boot Campaign. This year, they rallied their employees to join our Seasons of Service Program efforts in a way that impacted multiple families we served! What did it mean for your employees to get involved in our Seasons of Service […]
Rising Suicide Rates and Record Spending: Why the Military Crisis Continues
I am frustrated, maddened and saddened to share again that suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, according to a Department of Defense (DoD) report released last month. The number of suicides — 523 last year — and the rate per 100,000 active-duty service members went up, along with deaths by suicides among members […]
Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you haven’t started shopping or are down to the last name on your list, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite gear from our shop and brands who support our mission in hopes it helps you find just the right gift that gives back! Find something you like? Shop by clicking the link to […]
Ed McGuire Shares Why His Company Supports Seasons of Service Program
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 […]
From Rock Bottom to Forever Forward
Jacque Read would be the first to say she hit rock bottom after military retirement. She gave 21 years of her life to service in the U.S. Navy, but once she transitioned to civilian life she felt rejected and lost. “Every time I reached out to other nonprofits, I felt rejected or that they wanted […]
PBADD’s Basin Burnout Supports Veterans and Military Families
When the Midland, Texas, community says they are going to support those who serve(d), they mean it! Our friends at the Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling (PBADD) are in their 7th year hosting its annual Basin Burnout Cook-off & Music Festival – a dynamic fundraising event that combines the best of the oil and […]
Boot Campaign Takes on Talladega with Thompson Pipe Group
We took the message of YOU MATTER to Talladega! Our longtime supporters at Thompson Pipe Group recently provided the opportunity to have our Boot Campaign logo don the front and back of its NASCAR Truck Series vehicle. Driver Dean Thompson laced up for a boot shoot in preparation for the race on Friday, October 4 […]
Boot Campaign Joins Kubota Dealer Conference to Kick Off Partnership
This October Boot Campaign and Board Member Johnny Joey Jones joined the patriots at Kubota for their annual dealer’s conference, Kubota Connect 2024. Since 1972, Kubota’s nationwide presence has grown and comes from their dedication to building high-quality equipment for farmers, homeowners, builders and dreamers. We had the opportunity to share more about our mission […]
An Open Door to Healing
When one door closes another one opens. At least that is what Craig experienced after he felt the door close on pursuing his passion of playing major league baseball in 1985. That closed door, however, led him to an open door…on a bus. “I felt like I was out of choices and chances and two […]
Serving up “Plates of Purpose” in The Woodlands
Award-winning Chef Austin Simmons opened the doors of his iconic restaurant TRIS for an exclusive dinner to support our mission and spread awareness for those we serve at Boot Campaign! Dubbed “Plates of Purpose,” the Woodlands gathering took place on Monday, September 9th with 65 patriots from all across the Greater Houston area. In addition […]
Garrison Brothers Distillery Bottles Up Support in September
Our friends at Garrison Brothers Distillery are at it again to support our mission and those we serve! Now in its second year, the award-winning distillery based out of Hye, Texas, is celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by focusing on America’s favorite classic cocktail–the Old Fashioned. A social media initiative is encouraging consumers to document their […]
On Fridays, We Wear R.E.D
If you’ve ever wondered what #REDFriday means or why groups of patriots tend to be in red at the tail end of the workweek, it’s likely because they are joining in to Remember Everyone Deployed. There’s not a clear timeline for when the movement started, but the call is to all civilians back home to […]
Suicide Prevention Facts & Resources in 2024
As Suicide Prevention Month unfolds, it is vital for all Americans to come together and show support for the often unspoken mental health challenges that plague our nation and to shed light on a crucial issue impacting both the military and civilian community: suicide. Whether you’re a service member or civilian, your role in raising […]
Companies with Purpose and Spreading #YOUMATTER – Heart Of Texas Propane
We are grateful to have corporate partners who are all in on our mission and messages at Boot Campaign. The team of patriots at Heart of Texas Propane, led by CEO Mark Riley, are a great example of a company driven to serve their customers well, support their employees and do good in the process. […]
Recent Headlines Spotlight Suicide Issue Among Active Duty Troops, Veterans
17. 22. 44. Those are three of the most notable numbers that have been floating around the Veteran suicide awareness space for at least a decade. They represent a range of suicide deaths per day by those who have served. Despite studying the data available, some question if any of those numbers are truly accurate. […]