Gary Sinise Foundation

Relief and resiliency outreach supports our nation's defenders, wounded/ill/injured veterans, their loved ones and families of fallen heroes as they cope with trauma and loss. The Foundation provided over 135 grants to these individuals in their time of urgent need. For the short period year end 03.31.2023, the Foundation hosted 250 attendees at virtual and in-person events to engage the families of fallen heroes.

Community outreach and education worked hard to bring joy & relief to so many across the country, including providing critical financial aid following hurricane ian. The program also documented oral history stories from wwii veterans and through continued sponsorship of a historian from the world war ii museum, gsf has helped to develop an ai profile for interviews so that guests can almost ask any question they'd like to ask and get a response. 17,859 active duty, veterans and first responders were served hearty, classic american meals as part of our serving heroes program, closing in on 870,000 meals since gsf began this tradition. These meals are a message from grateful americans who appreciate their service and are a reminder that their sacrifices are not forgotten. The Foundation has 31 ambassadors who represent its mission through speaking engagements and leadership opportunities. The roster of speakers includes philanthropic celebrities, severely injured veterans, and congressional medal of honor recipients. The ambassador council inspires, educates and reminds communities to not only recognize their local veterans, but to remember the sacrifices made by all of america's defenders.

Through our r.i.s.e (restoring independence, supporting empowerment) program we're constructing one-of-a-kind specially adapted smart homes for our nation's most severely wounded veterans and first responders. This initiative supports our nation's wounded heroes, many who suffer from amputations, traumatic brain injuries (tbi), burns, and post traumatic stress. These 100% mortgage-free homes ease the daily challenges faced by these heroes and their families who sacrifice alongside them. For the short period year end 03.31.2023, the Foundation had completed 81 homes for our injured heroes and their families since inception. In addition, through the gsf r.i.s.e. Program, the Foundation assisted with 6 adapted vehicles, 3 mobility devices, and 4 home modifications for america's injured, wounded, ill/aging defenders.

Whether the lt. dan band is boosting morale on military bases at home and abroad or raising awareness at benefit concerts across the country, the band entertains, educates, inspires and builds communities with its explosive live show everywhere it goes. The mission of every concert remains the same: honor. Gratitude. Rock & roll. The lt.dan band ended performing 4 concerts for attendees worldwide with more than 7,000 participants.

First responders outreach recognized and supports america 's firefighters, police and emts nationwide. These men and women are indispensable to maintaining the safety and support of our local communities. Grants assisted first responders with urgent needs from protective gear to safety equipment. In 2021, the program assisted 135 departments with over 1,603 pieces of equipment.