Mission
Utilize post military passion to ease emotional transition of Veterans.
Ruling year
2017
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Paul Martin
Chief Operating Officer
Kimberly K Thorngate
Main address
1105 Strickling Dr
Pflugerville, TX 78660 USA
EIN
81-4477452
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
Voluntarism Promotion (T40)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (S01)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
When we serve, we have a mission, a purpose, and are part of something larger than ourselves. When we transition out of the military, we lose that mission and that purpose, and even our sense of identity. We tend to isolate ourselves. That's when we can get caught in that negative downward spiral. O.P. Veteran seeks to mitigate the trials of the emotional transition from service member to civilian, by providing purpose, direction and motivation for veterans in order to get them engaged and connected within the Veteran Community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Spring Kickoff
O.P. Veteran selects a deserving Veteran non-profit within the Austin, TX area in order to serve as a platform for veteran engagement within the veteran service organization community.
O.P. Vet Fest
MISSION: Conduct a Veteran-centric event in order to:
Educate Veterans on the various services that are available through participating organizations.
Educate Veterans on volunteer opportunities available through participating organizations in order to remain engaged within the Veteran Community.
Facilitate networking and collaboration between participating organizations
Encourage solicitation of Veteran owned businesses by having them on site as vendors
Provide a day of education, prizes and entertainment to Central Texas Veterans during the Veterans Day Season
Garrison Retreats
Garrison Retreats is a 4 day Veteran retreat that focuses on Resiliency, Peer Support, and healthy coping mechanism mentorship
Operation Forward March
Forward, March.... The preparatory and command of execution to take that first step. Operation Forward Marchis a new program focused on just that. Taking that first 30 inch step. Bringing Veterans together, out of their homes, connecting with one another, marching forward toward a common goal.
Where we work
External reviews
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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
Veterans
Related Program
Spring Kickoff
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Spring Kickoff Beneficiaries O.P. VetFest V 501(c)3 event sponsorships
Number of individuals attending community events or trainings
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Related Program
O.P. Vet Fest
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of VetFest vendors 2020 O.P. VetFest cancelled due to COVID-19
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We seek to create a collaborative Veteran Community that fosters fellowship, engagement, and assistance to those that need it.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Hold an annual veteran festival that focuses on resources, mentorship, entertainment, networking, and collaboration
Hold awareness campaigns and events that assists highly impactful veteran organizations while providing an outlet for Veterans to get engaged.
Hold fellowship events throughout the year in order to overcome the loss of connection often seen after transition.
Implement direct service programs that focus on peer support and resiliency
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
O.P. Veteran has held these events since 2016. Funds are raised primarily through in kind donation and merchandise sales. Work force is entirely volunteer, which lends itself to the fulfillment of our mission.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
2016 Spring Kickoff: Raised over $7700 in funds to assist the CPL Chad Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD
- over 150 in attendance.
- 10 veteran volunteers engaged
2016 Vet Fest
-47 vendors
- Over 300 veterans in attendance
- 20 veteran volunteers engaged
2017 Spring Kickoff
- raised over $5500 for Motorcycle Missions
-over 200 in attendance
- 15 veteran volunteers engaged
2017 Vet Fest
- 109 vendors
- added live music featuring 5 veteran musical acts
- over 500 in attendance
- 20 veteran volunteers engaged
2018 Spring Kickoff
- Raised over $6000 for Cover 6 Outdoors
- Over 150 in attendance
-15 veteran volunteers engaged
2018 Vet Fest
-131 vendors in attendance
- formalized opening ceremonies
- larger venue
-over 600 veterans in attendance
-40 volunteers engaged
2019 Spring Kickoff- formalized beneficiary package
Raised over $12000 for the Corporal Chad Eric Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD
- Over 150 in attendance
-20 veteran volunteers engaged
2019 Vet Fest
-152 vendors in attendance
- formalized opening ceremonies
- larger venue
-over 2200 veterans in attendance
-40 volunteers engaged
2020 Spring Kickoff- formalized beneficiary package
Raised over $10000 for the HARTH Foundation
- Virtual Event due to COVID-19
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Operations
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Op Veteran Inc
Board of directorsas of 10/28/2022
Paul Martin
O.P. Veteran
Term: 2022 - 2028
Kimberly Thorngate
O.P. Veteran
Term: 2018 - 2028
Jonathan Holloway
O.P. Veteran
Melissa Sosa
O.P. Veteran
Tania Glenn
O.P. Veteran
Jessica Fisher
O.P. Veteran
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Board orientation and education
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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
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