If desired, earmark your donation at Write a Note.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
You can also donate by mailing your check to:
We Can Be Heroes Foundation, 14286-19 Beach Blvd., #120, Jacksonville, FL 32250
You can earmark you donation if desired at “Write a note”, such as by entering “homeless veterans, or “young marines” or ” US military pantries”.
Are you as tired as we are when your donations do NOT go where you intended or, worse yet, going to pay for big salaries and elaborate offices? Please remember this all-volunteer charity for your tax-deductible donations.
We Can Be Heroes does not pay salaries.
Many of our volunteers are Veterans, and all volunteers support the U.S. Constitution.
To see all the work we do and meet some volunteers, go to the “Who We Are” link. You are in for a surprise! We can achieve maximum results with your donation going to your intended purposes.
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WAYS TO DONATE MEALS FOR VETERANS IN-NEED
Individuals and organizations across America can help with meals or food drives for homeless veterans and those in-need. You can donate here to host and pay for a luncheon or raise the money on your own by hosting a dinner party, holding a workplace fundraiser, having a car wash or garage sale, or just simply asking for donations in lieu of your birthday gift to help homeless and veterans in-need.
You can also donate items to auction to help fund meals at our large events. Email info@wecanbeheroesfoundation.org to arrange delivery of your items.
Whatever you enjoy doing, you can help. Contact us anytime at https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/contact-us/#message
DONATE TO VETERANS IN NEED IN JACKSONVILLE, FL
We Can Be Heroes has been a proud community partner of the
Clara White Mission Transitional Housing Program and Veterans in Need Programs since 2017.
“We Don’t Know Them All… But We Owe Them ALL.”
Thank you for remembering those who served in the defense of our freedoms.
What we do:
Our Volunteers lead donation drives for nonperishable food, clothes, furniture, household goods and dormitory furnishings. We serve catered luncheons with guest speakers or entertainment and thank each Veteran for their service. Ditty bags of food and goods for weekends meals are delivered to the Mission’s Day Center where homeless veterans can drop-in and meet with other veterans and the Mission Staff for assistance
What the Clara White Mission Veteran Program does:
The Transitional Housing Program provides a welcoming place with 23 dormitory beds for low-income Veterans in need to live while working toward permanent and independent living within 24 months. Residents are required to be employed and/or currently enrolled in school; participate in case management and life-skill classes; complete health and mental health assessment and counseling; maintain required sobriety, and participate in substance abuse education classes and support. As veterans graduate, there is a need for furnishings for their new residence.
The Veterans in Need Day Center is a place for homeless veterans to drop-in and meet with other veterans, and the Clara White Mission Staff for assistance.
What You Can Do:
Donate food and goods shown below, help serve at luncheons, solicit luncheon meals from restaurants, and solicit clothes and merchandise from merchants. If you are a member of a Church, Organization or Group, please consider hosting a food collection for veterans in need. Call 904 383-8817 for pick up or further information. You can also complete the “Quick Contact” at the bottom right side of our home page.
What is needed:
Food Items: Bottled water and non-perishable, individual serving of prepackaged or canned items with pop-top tabs, such as Vienna Sausage, Beanie Weenies, beef jerky, tuna, sardines, granola, cereal and power bars, fruit cups, cheese and peanut butter crackers, cookies, fruit cups, snack packs or similar.
$15 Gift Cards for stores, such as 7-Eleven, Dollar Store, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Walmart, etc. provide a dignified means for veterans to purchase their essential personal items. Gift cards are raffled at Luncheons hosted by the We Can Be Heroes Foundation.
Toiletry & Personal Items: Shower/flip-flop shoes sizes M, L, XL, and XXL, body soap and wash, deodorant, tissues, lotions, shampoo, mouth wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, nail clippers and files, disposable razors, ditty bags, backpacks, individual sewing kits, tissues, sanitary items & items favored by women. Sample sizes of toiletries, such as those at hotels, are also suggested.
Clothing: Socks size 8-13, Tee shirts size L – 2XXL, men’s brief size 34-42, belts, shorts, jeans, hats and skull caps, jackets.
Bed and bath: Extra Long Black or Grey Twin sheets sets, blankets and spreads; clock radios, bath, new or gently used hand and bath towels, wash cloths and new pillows.
Cleaning: Disinfectant sprays, sanitizing wipes, liquid laundry detergent..
Miscellaneous: Foot lockers, umbrellas, back packs.
Drop off locations in Northeast Florida:
Duval County Westside: Contact Veteran Volunteer Steve -904 334-7634
Duval County Southside/Arlington: Contact Volunteer Debbie – 904 402-2172
Duval County West Beaches: Contact Volunteer Beth – 904 705-6439
St Johns County Ponte Vedra Beach: Contact Volunteer Ann – 904 891-3776 or Liz 904 793-2662
Clay County Orange Park: Contact Volunteer John – 904 254-4624
Other locations: Contact Volunteer Beth – 904 705-6439
Or Ship directly to the Director of Veteran Affairs, Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. There is no need for specifying the delivery time when shipping – Security Guards can accept deliveries after hours.