Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Rescue 22 Foundation is committed to addressing the crisis of losing 22 veterans a day (a national average statistic) through the provision of service or emotional support dogs. Provided K9s are fully trained and carefully matched as the correct K9 for the veteran in need. Rescue 22 Foundation does not have geographic restrictions regarding services provided. The Rescue 22 Foundation provides service and emotional support K9s for both PTSD and TBI (the invisible wounds) as well as medically complex cases such as mobility and seizure alert.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Veteran Service Dogs
The provision of fully trained service dogs to approved veterans. A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
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.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of veterans who report a decrease in depression
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Veteran Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of veterans with PTSD served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Veteran Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of service dogs provided to veterans
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Veteran Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
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.) To provide highly trained service and emotional support K9s to veterans with demonstrated need (as per licensed professional/VA disability rating);
2.) To provide linkages between participating R22 veterans that build a sense of community and lessen isolation frequently experienced by transitioning veterans and veterans with long term health challenges;
3.) Raise public awareness regarding the effective nature of service K9s and their role in reducing suicide rates in veteran populations and enhancing quality of life through day to day activities and
4.) Raise public awareness regarding service dogs that are effectively trained and valid tools regarding fraudulent service dogs and those entities that provide and produce such dogs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
RESCUE 22 STRATEGIES:
1.) Our co founders and trainers (John Devine and Erick Innis) provide direct quality assurance by either directly providing the K9 training or overseeing/certifying the training provided by carefully vetted R22 trainers;
2.) Reviewing veteran applications and ensuring that the correct K9 placement is made and that ongoing training support is provided over the lifetime of the veteran/K9 match;
3.) Provide public content regarding the training and placement of the R22 service K9s and
4.) Utilize our public platforms to engage the public in the valid and encouraging manner service dogs are having a positive impact in the veteran community and how we can work together to expand this reach.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
RESCUE 22 STRENGTHS:
1.) A cadre of highly qualified trainers
2.) National reach with East and West coast campus locations
3.) A strategic plan for growth that includes stakeholders in communities where the concentration of veterans is highest
4.) A funding strategy that leverages individual, corporate and private grant funding with an eye towards a 5 year self sustaining plan.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since our inception in 2018: R22 has:
*Provided 38 fully trained service dogs
*Addressed complex medical cases for veterans that were unable to find assistance through other organizations.
*Continue to educate stakeholders and decision makers regarding the efficacy of service dogs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress (Alternative Therapy)
NEXT STEPS:
*Continue to strategically expand the cadre of trainers approved by our lead/master level trainers;
*Slowly develop our footprint in veteran dense communities by developing networks and alliances for veteran support
*Focus on capacity building in communications, fundraising and board development
*Continue to improve our veteran wait list and on boarding process
*Expand social media presence for the purpose of public awareness and education.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Rescue 22 Foundation, Inc
Board of directorsas of 11/19/2022
A.C. Connor
John Devine
Erick Innis
Byron Beplay
Willians Aching
Brett Hurt
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 ? Not applicable -
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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Equity strategies
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- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.