Our Purpose and Mission
The Thank You Foundation is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to show
appreciation and express gratitude for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces both past and present.
The Foundation accomplishes its mission through several programs and activities such as
- Working to construct a Mobile Health Unit for the Cincinnati VA to bring care closer to the Veteran
- Sending care packages to active duty personnel serving overseas
- Providing resume and job coaching services to Veterans and their families
- Providing motivational and therapeutic value to Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients through its Blue Skies Program
- Providing general assistance (financial or other) when needed and during the holidays
- Visiting Veterans in care facilities
- Providing complimentary tickets to sporting and entertainment events through its Tickets for Troops program
- Helping school children express their appreciation through the Thank You Card program
- Presenting Certificates of Appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the military
- Conducting and being involved with events and efforts to show appreciation for the military
The Foundation was started with the belief that the words "Thank You", could transcend political, religious, and ideological differences, to let those who have served or are serving know that they are appreciated.
The Foundation understands that saying Thank You is not enough and the words must be followed
up with action and a commitment to the betterment of the lives of those who have given so much for our freedom.
The Thank You Foundation
- Is a member of the America Supports you Network
- Actively participates in and supports National Military Appreciation Month
- Actively supports and works with organizations such as the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc., The Military Order of The Purple Heart, the Patriot Guard Riders and Silver Star Families of America
- Recently announced plans to raise funds for and construct a Mobile Health Unit to be donated to the Cincinnati Veterans Administration.
- Has shipped several hundred care packages to troops serving overseas, and has helped to supply active duty units with school supplies, clothing, and toys to distribute to Iraqi children
- Has assisted in providing direct support for Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and their families during the Christmas Holiday Season and in times of need.
- Has participated in visits to Walter Reed Army Hospital, the Ohio Veterans Home, The Fisher House, VA Care Facilities and to nursing homes, honoring and saying "Thank You" to Veterans and wounded soldiers. Visits have included celebrities from the world of professional sports and entertainment such as WWE/ECE Champion CM Punk and Super Bowl Kicker Jim Breech
- Has sent Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to sporting and entertainment events including Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves baseball games, Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins football, Cedar Point and Kings Island Amusement Parks, and to dinners and movies as a way of showing appreciation
- Has conducted its Thank You Card program in schools in over 20 states and has committed to sending out 100,000 Thank You cards to Veterans and Active Duty Service Members in 2007
- Has presented over 400 Certificates of Appreciation at homecomings and special ceremonies honoring Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
There are many groups and organizations that support the men and women who serve in our armed forces. The Thank You
Foundation firmly believes that cooperation and communication between these various
organizations will result in more effective and successful support efforts. The Foundation is always willing and does its best to
try and work with other groups and organizations.
501c3 Status
The Thank You Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code.
All contributions made to the organization are deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code.
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