Making a Difference to California Veterans
Patriot Point
Patriot Point at Goldenwest + Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, California Patriot Point has been a home for many passing by. With dedication and honor, one gentleman has kept this flag raised high for over 6 years, alone. Together, we have formed a vision to make this the permanent memorial and Future Home of Patriot Point, A Sanctuary for Veterans.
Fisher House Foundation
Fisher House Southern California provides temporary lodging and support to veterans, military members, and their families when receiving treatment through a Navy or VA medical facility. Families can stay at one of four ‘comfort’ Fisher Houses located at: VA Long Beach Medical Center, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton; and Naval Medical Center San Diego, or at a local hotel when a Fisher House is not available. We provide families with food and warm meals, laundry facilities and transportation, and replace house appliances and furnishings as needed, all at NO cost to the family, for as long as medically necessary.
The Warrior Foundation – Freedom Station
The Warrior Foundation – Freedom Station vows to be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. We are committed to supporting our warriors in a variety of ways, providing quality-of-life items and numerous support services designed to assist them and their families during recovery.
Operation Open Water
Operation Open Water officially launched its first event on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2020, with a highly successful Veteran’s Day Channel Crossing. This event brought together veterans, first responders, surfers, and members of the Huntington Beach community to encourage and support those who have given so much. We will continue to hold a Veterans Day Channel Crossing every year. In 2022, we plan to provide opportunities quarterly for first responders and veterans to join us in Huntington Beach for surfing and camaraderie.
Warrior Canine Connection
Warrior Canine Connection Connects Man and his dog – A warrior with a natural loving healer. The care and ultimate support of the training of their dogs is paramount in transforming the warriors post-combat life. Therapy dogs are heroes in their own right, as these canines do re-connect a warrior’s life with family, friends and a broader community. It is this special relationship, the bond that develops, whenever a trained canine is used to support police officers or that of our precious combat Veterans.
Bob Hope USO
Bob Hope USO, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides USO services, programming and outreach at five centers and dozens of military installations across 51,000 square miles in Southern and Central California, from San Luis Obispo to the San Diego County line, to over 250,000 members of the military and their families each year. Since 1941, around the country and around the world, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.
Marine Raider Foundation
The Marine Raider Foundation provides benevolent support to active duty and medically retired MARSOC Raiders and their families, as well as to the families of Raiders who have lost their lives in service to our Nation. The Foundation aims to meet needs unmet by the government with an emphasis on building personal and family resiliency and supporting the full reintegration of MARSOC personnel following wounds, injuries and extended deployments. The Marine Raider Foundations programs include Raider Support including transition assistance, Family Resiliency Support, Tragedy Assistance & Survivor Support, and Raider Legacy & Preservation Support.
