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Causes: Community Recreational Centers, Counseling, Mental Health, Military & Veterans Organizations, Philanthropy, Sports, Veterans, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Victory Gym and Veterans Health Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Veterans, First Responders, and the community. The idea of Michael Emory, an 18 year medically retired Army Veteran, was to provide a safe and healthy way for soldiers to combat PTSD and assist in reintegration by using physical fitness, peer support and connection. We offer all of our services for free to Veterans and First Responders including gym membership, support groups for Veterans and their Caregivers, yoga, and our upcoming wood working shop.
Target demographics: Veterans, First Responders, and the Community
Direct beneficiaries per year: We have over 1100 Veteran, First Responder, and civilian members that utilize our location as a healthy alternative
Geographic areas served: Brownstown, MI
Programs: Free gym memberships to Veterans and First Responders, peer to peer PTSD support group, Caregiver support group, yoga, self defense, personal training, and upcoming woodworking therapy