Programs and results
What we aim to solve
With over 18 years of sustained combat operations in the global pursuit of terrorism, The Special Operations Community continues to carry the relentless and unforgiving burdens of combat. Special Operations continues to deploy around the world, and while the training, readiness, resourcing, and capabilities in combat are without match, the way in which we care for this quiet community as they return home fails to meet the level of need they deserve and demand to maintain this level of service. As our SOF personnel continue to deploy into the most austere and dangerous environments, their families endure the hardship of uncertainty and risk. Without any forecasted reduction in mission requirements, the Special Operations Community requires a set of services and resources designed around their community to prevent an emergency from occurring with the health and welfare of not just the war fighter, but the entire family.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Family Foundation
Program to harness strengths, reopen lines of communication, and develop tools for reducing stress in both personal and professional lives of the entire SOF Family
Spouse Performance
Program to support active duty spouses balance the incredible responsibilities and demands of the military while preserving their identity and developing tools to care for oneself
Gold Star Programs
Programs for Sons and Daughters of Fallen Special Operations Warriors designed to:
1. Enhance relationships between Special Operations and Gold Star Community
2. Preserve the legacies of the fallen
3. Provide leadership training and transition support for children as they cross through challenging points along their developmental journey
Programs are provided throughout the year for varying ages. Programs vary in duration, from 5 to 12 days, and include off site field trips, creative arts and alumni get-togethers, and also outdoor leadership excursions.
Transition Azimuth Check (TrAC)
A workshop for service members focusing on the upcoming transition into the civilian sector, providing technical and social resources that best prepare them for a healthy, successful transition into their new communities
Restore
Extended absence strains relationships between service members and their children. RESTORE helps them rediscover and strengthen ties in natural teamwork situations. These experiences help validate SOF children into their parent’s lives, increase self-esteem, and improve the connection with their parent.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Military personnel
Related Program
Gold Star Programs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of programs documented
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Caregivers, Families
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers, Families, Military personnel
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of program/model/intervention innovations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers, Families, Military personnel
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We present 5 uniquely built programs for active duty and veteran families, 7 uniquely built programs for Gold Star children, and 4 programs in Virginia Beach, San Diego, Camp Lejeune, and Fort Bragg.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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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?
1. Serve as the Gold Standard for how the Nation returns our warriors and their families to lives of purpose, meaning, and direction
2. Provide a year-round permanent sanctuary in Montana dedicated to providing unmatched homecoming services
3. Expand our existing staff with year-round qualified Special Operations Veterans and professionals committed to creating a world class resource
4. Become an integral member of the local community, using the area as a model of how small towns can fully integrate the strengths and values of their Veteran service members and families
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Offer programs rooted in performance and the values of Special Operations, focusing on specific aspects our community deals with consistently. Slowly build upon success without sacrificing quality for quantity.
2. Execute 5 year funding and development plan to raise the revenue to establish an operational endowment, pay off note on a permanent facility exclusive to our work, and recruit talented employees dedicated to the cause
3. Build lasting relationships in the local community through action and positively enriching work that both demonstrates our commitment to the community and adds value to the veteran experience in Bozeman.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
1. Powerful set of ongoing programs addressing the impacts of combat experienced by the full spectrum of Special Operations
2. Organization staffed by active duty and veteran members or Special Operations who understand the complexity of our participants' journey
3. National and local partnerships enhance ability to create lasting impact both in Bozeman and in the areas in which our Participants reside
4. Support within the Special Operations community by leadership, members, and veterans
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Entering our tenth year of support, The Station has gone from an abstract idea shared loosely by the founders and members within Special Operations, to a fully established organization helping over 900 families who return home with intention and meaning. We've continued to raise the bar in offering world-class services to our participants, while building a professional infrastructure in business development that will ensure our operations remain sustainable through the next 3-5 years of dynamic change in our military. Our funding strategy and execution continues to expand to meet the demands of quality growth, while we create meaningful ways to build outreach and awareness without compromising the privacy and sensitivity of our participants.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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THE STATION FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 04/17/2023
Mr John Rudella
Bill Cronin
John Rudella
David Armstrong
Sandra Hunt
Kevin Stacy
Roland Smith
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
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.