Help Young Marines Cross the Finish Line

Help Young Marines Cross the Finish Line

Help the Atlantic Coast Young Marines Cross the Finish Line The remarkable and loving aged 8 to 18 Atlantic Coast Young Marines spend hundreds of volunteer hours helping veterans and our communities while they focus on building the leadership, discipline, and teamwork...

Why is The Veteran Important? by Kiley Fitzgerald

Why is The Veteran Important? by Kiley Fitzgerald

Why is The Veteran Important? Brave, honorable, and dignified. These words perfectly describe the people who spent years selflessly training and fighting for our freedom. You cannot think of the prosperous country that is the United States without thinking of the...

My Pledge to Honor Our Veterans by Ciara Fitzgerald

  My Pledge to Honor Our Veterans My pledge is to those who have served in the military, they put their lives on the line to ensure the rights, freedom, and security of all future residents of the United States. My pledge to veterans is to forever pay tribute,...

Luncheons for Veterans In Need

Luncheons for Veterans In Need

       PLEASE SAVE THE DATES Luncheon Schedule for First Quarter 2023 January 27, February 24, and March 24   11:00 am to 12:30 pm Clara White Mission Veterans Unit, 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210 Will you help serve, donate food for weekend meals, or...

Unsung Hero Russell Greaney

Unsung Hero Russell Greaney

Russell Geaney is a mentor and inspiration to veterans in need in Jacksonville.  He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army.  He graduated from Hudson Valley Community College and took various courses at Boston University and Northeastern University.   Russell was a...

Unsung Hero Rose Hayden, Jacksonville FL

Unsung Hero Rose Hayden, Jacksonville FL

Rose Hayden is an active volunteer in Jacksonville.  She has served in many capacities for years.  Rose is an active member of the Let Freedom Sing Choir and dedicates time for practices and performances throughout Northeast Florida. The Choir is in high demand and...

Unsung Hero Josephine Griswold

Josephine Griswold has been a blessing to many people in Jacksonville, FL.  When there is a need, she is there to fill it.  She gives weekly donations of nonperishable food for homeless veterans in Jacksonville. Josephine helps neighbors who cannot afford to care for...

Unsung Hero Chaplain Steve Hanley

.Chaplain Steve Hanley has always been a hero to his sister, Gerri.  He survived serving in the Vietnam War.  He was 18 when he went in and was a signalman. When Gerri was in college, a boy tried to strangle her while sitting in a car in front of their home.  Gerri...

Giving Tuesday 2022: Help Young Marines Learn World War II History

Giving Tuesday 2022: Help Young Marines Learn World War II History

November 29, 2022, celebrates GIVING TUESDAY when the world comes together to support charitable causes and kicks off December as the NATIONAL GIVING MONTH for end-of-year charitable giving.  At a time dedicated to generosity and kindness, you can show your support...

Thank God for These Heroes

Thank God for These Heroes

Each year on October 8th, Americans celebrate National Heroes Day.  In the spirit and heart that is America, we continue throughout the years to honor and remember our beloved National Heroes.  Americans across the county are also grateful to the many Unsung Heroes...

Navy Seabees 80th Anniversary Celebration

Navy Seabees 80th Anniversary Celebration

Rare Opportunity to Pay Tribute to the Seabees Join the Navy Seabee 80th-anniversary celebration on Thursday, October 20th in Jacksonville.  Drop by or enjoy an evening at the October "Seabee style OktoBEEfest" surrounded by Bees, friends, and family. Tickets include...

UNSUNG HERO RECOGNITION – Bill Karandos “Kombat”

UNSUNG HERO RECOGNITION – Bill Karandos “Kombat”

Bill Karandos “Kombat” served in the U. S. Maine Corps from 1968 – 1974 during the Vietnam War.  He was engaged in combat during the Vietnam War and is indeed a military hero, however, this Unsung Hero nomination is for his community service to our youth over the last...

Heroes in Business Directory

Heroes in Business Directory

Recognizing Exceptional American Businesses and Nonprofits Organizations in the HEROES CATEGORY. Shop with Business Heroes at https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/heroes-in-business-directory. This Directory is a free service to business owners and consumers offered by...

Why Do We Celebrate Constitution Day?

Why Do We Celebrate Constitution Day?

“For more than two centuries, the U.S. Constitution has served as the framework and the sustaining energy of our American government. Through times of war and peace and countless other challenges, the Constitution continues to strive to “form a more perfect Union”...

Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – October 28, 2022

Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – October 28, 2022

       Luncheon for Homeless Veterans in Re-employment Programs Friday, October 28, 2022 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Clara White Mission Veterans Unit, 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210 Will you help serve, donate food for weekend meals, or donate $10 Gift Cards from...

Speakers Directory

Speakers Directory

Attention:  Event Planners - Find your next Keynote and Acclaimed Event Speaker at this free directory.  Go to   https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/speakers-directory  Attention:  Speakers:  Add your contact information to this free Speakers Directory.  Go to...

Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – August 26, 2022

Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – August 26, 2022

       Luncheon for Veterans In-Need in Re-employment Programs Friday, Aug 26, 2022 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Clara White Mission Veterans Unit, 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210 Will you help serve, donate food for weekend meals, or donate $10 Gift Cards from...