INDEPENDENCE CORPS
Empowering Veterans and First Responders to Restore Independence
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Independence-• Providing the tools, therapies and guidance that severely injured veterans are otherwise not receiving. Camaraderie-• Championing the value of physical activity no matter what the level of disability.
• Promoting the use of art as a tool of healing. The mission of providing America's disabled veterans with the tools and assistance that they otherwise are not receiving, and to fund and promote physical and leisure/athletic activities that enhance the veteran's physical and emotional well-being.
• Breaking down the barriers between the disabled and able bodied communities through community based events like the Spartan Cycling Rides.
events like Spartan Weekend are important steps in bringing both the physical and emotional healing that is lacking in many of these veterans lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mobility Devices for Veterans and First Responders
The Independence Corps, 501(c)(3) mission is simply, we help restore real independence to severely wounded and ill veterans and ill or injured first responders by providing them iBOT Mobility Devices (wheelchairs that can climb stairs by themselves and by balancing on 2 wheels seat the person at eye level with standing adults) or Track Chairs if that what best meets their needs.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
bring 50 injured Veterans and their Caregivers together for a very special 4 days/3nights.
Offering a cycling event, fitness challenges, group art therapy and other fun activities
Spartan Weekend is a support event where veterans, firefighters, and other First Responders are able to enjoy life and build camaraderie outside the military, as they had inside the military.
Spartan Alliance encourages and promotes the establishment of permanent “Battle Buddy" networks based on the unique experience and bond, being a proud member of the military and first responder community holds
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Promoting the use of art and physical activity as a tool of healing. The mission of providing America's disabled veterans with the tools and assistance that they otherwise are not receiving, and to fund and promote physical and leisure/athletic activities that enhance the veteran's physical and emotional well-being.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Spartan Weekends…. 1. Learn about community services and local businesses, who support Veterans.
2. Engage in demonstrations and learn about resources readily available to them.
3. Acquire useful knowledge for their journey from Active Duty through early Civilian life. Provide tools, therapies, etc. build camaraderie among the Veterans and Caregivers
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 1.5 years of incorporating Spartan Weekends and Mobility assistance during a 3 day all inclusive weekend. Veterans and Caregivers, have been able to build new relationships. Having that relationship outside the military, as they did inside the military is imperative to their healing and transition into civilian life.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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INDEPENDENCE CORPS
Board of directorsas of 03/14/2024
Mr. Gary Lawson
Independence Corps
Term: 2008 -
Mr. Steven Danyluk
www.independencecorps.org
Term: 2015 -
Larry Shatto
Independence Corps
Charles Bogle
Independence Corps
Chad Colley
Independence Corps
James Gigrich
Independence Corps
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No