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OUR IMPACT
Average Four-Year Cost To Support A Sentinel
Veterans Assisted Since Inception
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Average Sentinel VA Disability Rating
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Sentinels Secure Employment Within Six Months of Graduation
ABOUT SENTINELS OF FREEDOM
Sentinels of Freedom was established to meet an entirely new underserved population. Our mission is to assist severely wounded, post-9/11 veterans in their efforts to become productive and self-sufficient members of their communities as they transition back into civilian life.
Our customized, multi-year program offers support ranging from housing & living subsidies to financial coaching, mentoring, and transition assistance needed as they face numerous challenges in recovering their health and returning to civilian life.
We call our program participants “Sentinels” in honor of their sacrifice in guarding America’s freedoms.
Our support removes financial obstacles so severely wounded veterans can complete their higher education and successfully transition to civilian life.
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BRIDGE FOR EDUCATION
Our program assists wounded veterans in finding their unique path to a fulfilling post-military life.
Sentinel’s Bridge for Education helps support our veterans with a well-rounded, all-encompassing program catered to their specific needs. This may include financial support, mentoring, networking, and overall guidance.
Our support gives Sentinels flexibility to focus their attention on their studies, career, and family.
Each Sentinel must have a VA disability rating of 60% or higher and have been wounded or injured in a combat or training-related event post 9/11 and be committed to pursuing their higher education.
BRIDGE FOR EDUCATION GRADUATES
At Sentinels of Freedom, it is our mission to provide severely wounded & injured post 9/11 veterans with comprehensive personal support and financial assistance as they complete their higher education and achieve success in their post-military careers. Sentinels of Freedom is here to walk alongside them in their journey.
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
Sentinels of Freedom is always looking for opportunities for individuals to support our Sentinels and the Bridge for Education Program. Lend your expertise and knowledge in the following ways:
MENTORING
Mentors are an integral part of the educational and professional journey. Volunteer as a mentor with Sentinels of Freedom to share information about your career path, provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. Contact us to sign-up as a mentor today!
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Are you an expert in your field and would you like to provide pro-bono services to Sentinels to add to their toolbox? Opportunities include tutoring, estate planning, financial planning, home-buying guidance, resume assistance, etc. We are always open to finding new services we can provide.
Join Sentinels of Freedom’s Fundraising Community
We are citizen led non-profit and rely heavily on our supporters so we ask you to join our fundraising community where you will set a donation goal to raise funds by sharing your individual page with family, friends, and coworkers.
We even partner with Double the Donation, a search engine to look up your employer to see if the company will match your donations!
Even if 500 people support with just a $10 donation that’s $5,000 that goes directly to helping support severely wounded veterans with our program!
Read Team Now Zad story and how Sentinel Jake D. is giving back to Sentinels of Freedom with a goal to raise $20,000 for our program.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR DONATE TO TEAM NOW ZAD.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of American defense and aerospace company, has committed to match all donations made to the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, up to $50,000.
CLICK HERE TO DOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS.
Sentinel Highlights
Brian always knew he wanted to serve his country. It was no surprise to anyone when he joined the Marine Corps right after high school. Soon after, he deployed to the West Albar Province in Iraq.
John Wayne Walding was born on the 4th of July. He spent almost 12 years in the US Army, including seven in the prestigious 3rd Special Forces Group.
In August 2010, not long after his arrival, Joey’s deployment ended abruptly when he stepped on an IED that caused him to lose both of his legs above the knee.
LISTEN IN
VETERANS NEVER STOP SERVING – A Sentinels of Freedom podcast series hosted by our Chairman and CEO, Mike Conklin. In each episode you will hear about our Sentinels’ journeys from impact to rehabilitation, returning home, transitioning to higher education, and onto their career objectives.
American Warrior Radio – Listen to Mike Conklin’s Interview with American Warrior Radio host Ben Buehler-Garcia, where he talks about Sentinels of Freedom, our program participants and the impact of our Bridge for Education program for wounded and injured post-9/11 veterans.
