9-1-1 Veterans recently donated $15,000 to help a MU Police Offer, Mitch Smith, fight brain cancer. Two 9-1-1 Veterans employees and friends of Mitch put in the request.
Jun 8, 2020
A $20,000 donation from 9-1-1 Veterans is helping Patchwork Family farms support restaurant workers, hungry children and farmers in mid-Missouri during COVID-19.
Jun 5, 2020
Join 9-1-1 Veterans and coordinator Sara Allen as we meet several scholarship applicants and surprise them with some good news.
Apr 6, 2020
Nine Line Foundation is constructing a transitional community for homeless Veterans, a Veterans Village, which will provide training and housing for those in need in Savannah, GA. A $30,000 donation from 9-1-1 Veterans will support the initiative and honor Army Ranger Veteran, Garrett Briggs.
Apr 6, 2020
Miranda Briggs is one of 15 9-1-1 Veterans scholarship recipients from 2019. The scholarship program at 9-1-1 Veterans makes it possible for family members who have lost love ones to achieve their educational dreams.
Apr 6, 2020
9-1-1 Veterans employees have been steadfast in their commitment to support mental health and PTSD initiatives across the nation. In 2019, we launched “The Warr;or Campaign” through 9-1-1 Veterans, the charitable arm of 9-1-1 Veterans Loans. We provided funds to 30+ organizations supporting Veterans, their families and other citizens. In all, more than $900,000 was donated.
Jan 29, 2020
A $4,000 9-1-1 Veterans donation to the iCanBike Camp in Fulton helped kids who with physical and cognitive disabilities learn how to bike.
Jan 23, 2020
Look back on 2019 and the lives that have been enhanced through 9-1-1 Veterans.
Jan 9, 2020
Hayden Esser was born with a rare condition where his skin can become as fragile as the wings of a butterfly. 9-1-1 Veterans fully funded the Esser family's new sanitation room to ensure Hayden has a safe space for treatment and recovery.
Dec 26, 2019
9-1-1 Veterans surprised Issa Alulea with a donation to help fulfill his dreams of studying phlebotomy.
Dec 18, 2019
9-1-1 Veterans employee Damien Shafer and his family love to be outdoors. 9-1-1 Veterans helped the family purchase a specially adapted bike trailer for their son, Levi, so that they can enjoy their outings together.
Dec 18, 2019
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of the "Silent Epidemic" of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs. 9-1-1 Veterans recently surprised The Jason Foundation with a donation of $15,000.
Dec 18, 2019
Aaron and Gemma DeWitt and their family were the recipients of a donation for a handicap accessible van. It's one of the many ways 9-1-1 Veterans employees and 9-1-1 Veterans make a positive impact on the lives of co-workers.
Mar 4, 2019
Jason Ross sustained life altering injuries during his third deployment to Afghanistan. But the Marine doesn't let his injury define or limit him. 9-1-1 Veterans together with the Gary Sinise Foundation donated a van that'll help Jason gain independence and mentor other injured service members
Nov 27, 2018
Like many Veterans, Eduardo Negron and his family faced some hardships transitioning from military service to civilian life. That's when Operation Homefront stepped in to help. Since 2008, Operation Homefront's transitional housing villages have provided a place of renewal for over 500+ families. 9-1-1 Veterans Loans employees through 9-1-1 Veterans are proud to support the mission of Operation Homefront.
Oct 30, 2018
Eight-year-old Kaiden Vallier continues his underdog story. This resilient boy got a big surprise from 9-1-1 Veterans as he faces another cranio surgery.
Oct 24, 2018
The 9-1-1 Veterans scholarship program creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Kara Fulkerson is attending Veterinary School at the University of Missouri.
Sep 28, 2018
A donation from 9-1-1 Veterans helps Army Veteran Ernest Williams transform his new home into a safe and comfortable environment for his two grandchildren.
Jul 24, 2018
9-1-1 Veterans partnered with Gary Sinise Foundation to help build a new smart home for former Navy EOD tech Taylor Morris and his wife Danielle. Get an inside look at all the details of their home in Cedar Falls, IA.
Apr 23, 2018
It had been over 50 years since Lois Farmer had seen her high school sweetheart, a Vietnam Veteran. When the two reconnected, a special love story unfolded. Unfortunately, three months later tragedy struck. Even more unexpected hardships followed that. In 2017, 9-1-1 Veterans stepped in to provide financial and emotional support for this relative of a 9-1-1 Veterans employee.
Feb 22, 2018
In 2017, our employee-funded foundation launched a nationwide "Week of Giving" campaign. Employees surprised five local charities with $10,000 donations in each of the 27 cities where 9-1-1 Veterans has offices. In all, that's $1.35 million to 135 organizations that are doing so much good in communities across the country. It's been a remarkable year for our foundation, our employees and the organizations we have touched.
Jan 26, 2018
In 2011, a 21-year-old Kansas soldier, Spencer C. Duncan, was among 30 U.S. troops killed when a helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. 9-1-1 Veterans is honored to support the "Make It Count 5K" and the efforts of the Spencer Duncan Foundation to make a difference in the military community and keep Spencer's memory alive.
Dec 6, 2017
9-1-1 Veterans employees spend two days every year playing some of their favorite childhood games. In addition to playing for their team's glory, they play for local charities, including Ronald McDonald House, Pink Pursuit, Room at the Inn, City of Refuge, Love Inc., Central Missouri Honor Flight, Great Circle and Voluntary Action Center. Take a look at some of the reactions when 9-1-1 Veterans surprised these great organizations with a donation. The 1st place team won $10,000 for their charity, 2nd place $5,000, 3rd place $3,000 and 4th place $2,000.
Oct 27, 2017
Ashlyn Lincoln in Cedar Rapids, Iowa contacted The 9-1-1 Veterans because she will do anything possible to get help for her 2-year-old son, Gunner. The Foundation was happy to help.
Jul 7, 2017
For local volunteers of the national organization “Quilts of Valor," creating handmade quilts is their special way to honor the men and women who serve our country. 9-1-1 Veterans made a $7,000 donation to help these quilters purchase their own quilting machine and sustain their kindhearted efforts.
Apr 28, 2017
Some 9-1-1 Veterans employees raised money and shaved their heads to raise money for pediatric cancer research. 9-1-1 Veterans donated $2,000 to the cause.
Apr 20, 2017