Raffle to support suicide prevention/mental health for vets/1st responders

[BehindBlueI's]

Giving Back | Raffle | Virginia

Giving Back is a 100% volunteer organization that relies on donations to provide therapeutic activities for military and first responders

givingbackusa.org

Real deal grassroots organization ran by a real deal combat vet who, from my limited interactions, is an incredible human.

More about the organization:

Giving Back (registered entity name/tax ID name), also known as “Giving Back USA” on social media and our website, is a veteran/first responder-founded 501(c)(3) Nonprofit started in 2018 as a Limited Liability Corporation/ “not for profit” entity, and converted to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2020 in order to more effectively focus on the vast and unique mental health challenges faced by our heroes in uniform, both those actively serving, and veterans, along with their immediate families.

We provide crisis intervention/suicide prevention, peer support, logistical, liaison, and Veteran/First Responder advocacy services linking Veterans and First Responders with mental health resources and professional providers, as well as family oriented outdoor activities and events geared towards healing the invisible wounds of war and trauma on our 850+ acre private property near Martinsville, VA. We are also able to assist with out- of-pocket costs for professional mental health services, co-pays, travel costs, and other expenses as may be necessary, as many of the services we assist with, or offer to our clientele can be cost-prohibitive if not covered by an individual or family insurance plan.

We are a 100% volunteer organization, and no one on the Giving Back staff or Board of Directors receives financial compensation for their participation, work, or services provided. Our staff consists of seasoned first responders, combat veterans, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Our Board of Directors is also 100% all volunteer, and comprised of combat veterans, former first responders, and a board-certified psychiatrist who advises us on how to effectively implement programs, supportive therapeutic activities, & ensure we are providing services in line with current best practices for our heroes in uniform and their families. Every penny we raise through donations and fundraisers goes directly to supporting our programs. Every “big ticket” item (any item with a cost exceeding $1,000, such as tractor equipment, our pavilion, storage container, etc.) in use by Giving Back, has been purchased personally by Board and/or Staff members, and their use donated to our organization, allowing us to use all financial donations and funds raised to go solely to supporting our programs and services.

If you actually give a **** about veterans, this is an easy button to do some good.

 

[indyblue]

Entered. As soon as I figure out how.

 

[Bigtanker]

Bump

 

[HoughMade]

Good cause. I'm in.

Entered. As soon as I figure out how.

This.

 

[churchmouse]

We are in. I know others who might be interested as well.

 

[KLB]

Entered. As soon as I figure out how.

Good to know I am not the only one not finding it

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Good to know I am not the only one not finding it

I'm not finding it either.

 

[indyblue]

I suppose you may have to call and they mail you the tickets.
That’s the only way I can see so far

 

[Bigtanker]

The donate button takes you to this link.

Giving Back To Our Heroes Giving Back (registered entity name/tax ID name), also known as “Giving Back USA” on social media and our website, is a veteran/first responder-founded 501(c)(3) Nonprofit started in 2018 as a Limited Liability Corporation/

Your generous donation is imperative to our success in providing supportive therapeutic mental health activities, events, and resources to Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their immediate families. Thank you for supporting our Heroes!

www.aplos.com

 

[HoughMade]

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The donate button takes you to this link.

Giving Back To Our Heroes Giving Back (registered entity name/tax ID name), also known as “Giving Back USA” on social media and our website, is a veteran/first responder-founded 501(c)(3) Nonprofit started in 2018 as a Limited Liability Corporation/

Your generous donation is imperative to our success in providing supportive therapeutic mental health activities, events, and resources to Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their immediate families. Thank you for supporting our Heroes!

www.aplos.com

Correct. But that link does not indicate that donation there results in raffle entry.

I may do so anyway, but....

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Correct. But that link does not indicate that donation there results in raffle entry.

I may do so anyway, but....

Entered. As soon as I figure out how.

Per the founder: Use the “donation” button, and follow up with a message to us with Name, # of tickets purchased, address (so we can mail your tickets), and phone number (so we can properly fill in the ticket stubs we keep to contact you when you win).

 

[KG1]

BBI has determined this is a real deal cause and based upon his upright respected character exemplified on this board that's good enough for me. Decided to make a donation without entering in the raffle. Don't really have a need for the prize packages at this point.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

BBI has determined this is a real deal cause and based upon his upright respected character exemplified on this board that's good enough for me. Decided to make a donation without entering in the raffle. Don't really have a need for the prize packages at this point.

That's generous of you, thanks. I figure if I win something I'm unlikely to use I'll simply 're-donate it' and they can either raffle it again next time or use it in their programs. If I win the .300 BO I'm keeping that sucker, though.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Bump. Still tickets available.

 

[dudley0]

I just sent a bit. As long as it is actually for a good cause and not to line the top brass' pockets I am all for it.

Besides, any place that is located on a road called Horsepasture has got to be legit.

 

[KLB]

That's generous of you, thanks. I figure if I win something I'm unlikely to use I'll simply 're-donate it' and they can either raffle it again next time or use it in their programs. If I win the .300 BO I'm keeping that sucker, though.

Pretty much what I am thinking.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

12 days left. Get them while the getting is good.

 

[dudley0]

Got my ticket packet in the mail yesterday

 

[HoughMade]

Got my tickets over the weekend.

 

[Mgderf]

Guess I missed out.
I just donated $50, and paid the transaction fees, but was not offered the opportunity to get raffle tickets.