Active Heroes
Help is on the way
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We are providing programs that help heal Active Duty Military and Veterans on our 147 acre retreat. Some of those programs are: physical activities that provide camaraderie, teamwork, health and wellness such as disc golf, hiking, running, etc. Equine Therapy - we provide equine therapy with a therapist and an equine specialist Archery course that provides a camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment. We have events that bond the community with our Veterans such as concerts and family activities. We provide cabins on our property for Veterans and their families to stay in free of charge We will be providing a fishing pond this fall that anyone can come out to and fish and relax We will be providing wood working and metal shop classes to help improve their skill set and/or as a hobby
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Equine Therapy
We have partnered with another 501c3 Charity called Engage that provide certified therapists, certified equine specialists with certified equine therapy programs on our 147 acre retreat
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.
Number of participants engaged in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We highlight the total number of constituents who have participated in or been served through all of our programs and services. Due to Covid numbers are down in 2020
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Veterans service members using our Community Center - received free massage, reiki, acupuncture, yoga, and guitar lessons, fitness classes and lounge room Due to Covid numbers are down
Number of mentors recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Veterans, service members reach out to Active Heroes seeking assistance to talk to someone who understands what they are going through. We train these groups to provide peer support. Due to Covid
Total number of free seats filled for performances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We provided free tickets for family events, sporting events, and other community center in Kentucky and Indiana.
Median grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Through our partnership with Sullivan University, we have offered 2 scholarships each year, combined at a value of $70,000 each year. Due to Covid, we did not receive a scholarship
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans, Families, Military personnel
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Through our partnership with Sullivan University, we have offered 2 scholarships each year, combined at a value of $70,000 each year.
Number of people trained
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
Context Notes
Peer mentors trained in 23 states. Certified through QPR Institute, Active Heroes training partner
Number of employer partners offering jobs to clients
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Through our community center locations we promote employment opportunities from our partner employers looking to hire Veterans, soon to separate service members and their immediate family members.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of attendees present at rallies/events
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of fiscal sponsorship dollars distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of community events or trainings held and attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Equine Therapy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is attendance of training events held at our community center and retreat center. We had to cancel most of these due to Covid in 2020
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?
To provide programs that will help Active Duty and Veteran's both physically and mentally. To offer a place that they can come out, relax and unwind, and provide an environment where that they can build a network of friends that they can reach out to if needed.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have partnered and will continue to partner with organizations that help provide the expertise in areas such as equine therapy, health and wellness, and physical fitness
Continue to develop our 147 acres for areas specific to our goals
Continue to develop proven programs that help with accomplishing our goals
Continue to partner with community organizations that provide resources needed to accomplish our goals
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have expertise on our staff and on our Board of Directors and will continue to recruit to accomplish our goals
We have 147 acres and will continue to expand as needed
We have partnered with other 501c3 Charities that align with and bring expertise in goal areas
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have 147 acres
We have cabins built
We have trails built
We have just built a disc golf course
We have an archery course
We have an event pavilion for group meetings and weddings and receptions
We have our offices on premise in place
We have horses on property for therapy
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Active Heroes
Board of directorsas of 07/22/2021
Isaac LaFond
Family Wealth Capital Partners
Term: 2021 - 2019
Todd Dunn
UAW Local 862
David Lewis
Humana Military
Isaac LaFond
Sanford Berenberg
MMC
Steven Matly
Matly Printing
Don Barbiea
Veteran Constuction Group
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 ? Yes -
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? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Transgender Identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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