America 4R Veterans- DBA: America 4R Marines

Go above and beyond to help vets and their family. An incredible organization ran by an amazing, caring, and dedicated person!

Several years ago I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay my utilities and when Patty of America 4 Marines heard this she contacted me to find out how much they where and wired me funds so I could pay them and be able to keep my lights and heat on. Then she sent me a package with gas cards and prepaid Visa cards so I could buy food. This organization has helped me and several of my brothers in our time of need and is one of the best organizations I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with since my time in the Corps

So great to help the Marines! Thank you!! Loved our blanket!

America 4R Veterans is an incredible non profit that supports not only veterans but also active duty members of the military. They focus on aiding veterans transitioning into civilian life. Not only through providing helpful links but also by providing direct support to veteran and offering one on one support. This is a great nonprofit that truly aids veterans and active duty members of the military.

I got out of the Marine Corps 8 years ago and there has not been a better organization for supporting the veterans, families and Marines of 3/2. From my time in to this day this organization has tirelessly dedicated time and effort to support our Marines.

Dear Sir !
My name is Edward Heary {Commander} Willow Grove Pa.
We have a Viet-Nam Veteran who is soon to be homeless {Robert Fowler / 215-704-5235}
He applied to Maple Hill apartments and needs three months rent up front before he can move in.
He reached out to Willow Grove VFW for help.
Our funds are at its lowest limit.
We are unable to help him.
In addition we have had to discontinue our annual Christmas Party & Easter Egg Hunt for children. due to lack of funds.
If you can find it in your heart to help a homeless Veteran & VFW.
We will deeply appreciated.
ThankYou !
Edward Heary {Commander}
267-241-3670

A great organization that helps vets. Glad there are people out there that really care.

One of the best organizations that help vets. This organization was created by a mother of a Marine and you can see that she continues to treat every vet she helps as family and not just another person.

Great charity, doing great things !!! As a veteran I love when people give back to the men and women that served this great country !!

I am an old veteran, so I have not used the program. But I know the folks who set it up and run it, and they are for real. Honest, hard working, dedicated to helping Marines who need it.

Such an awesome orginizatin willing to help any military member and their family!

This is a wonderful organization filled with loving and caring people who truly have the best interests of veterans at heart. Miss Lewis is selfless and completely dedicated to the Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsman who come to her for help. Highly recommend

Great organization. Did alot for us back in the day in 3/2.

I have known Patty for about 15 years. I met her on the telephone when she was sending care packages to Marines in the middle East. She organised America 4RMarines. We laughed about her having her kitchen FULL of boxes and no place to sit or eat. This lady has always put forth extra effort to help our Marines. Her organization has been one of integrity since its first day. She has expanded it to include all services and veterans after they return from active duty. It's people like Patty Lewis that make America a wonderful place to be. God Bless her and God Bless America
Semper Fi
Howard Raines
Past Commandant
Bonnyman detachment 924
Knoxville, TN

This organization has helped me when my son got injured in Iraq and afterwards also. Patty Lewis is so helpful and caring and goes above and beyond to help anyone. I can not say enough about this organization. It truly was a blessing to my son and my family! They are always there to help even when going through tough times themselves!

Patty Lewis is dedicated to helping service members and veterans in any way she can. I know her personally and know her to be honest, dedicated and committed in all she does. She has helped numerous people over the years. she does not take a salary for herself, ever. All monies collected go directly to helping those in need.

This organization made it possible for me to visit and see my son graduate from Parris Island! I'm forever grateful

An unbelievable organization! While I was deployed, me and my fellow Marines received Hundreds, and hundreds or packages that not only made us feel appreciated, but helped contribute to our daily morale, and motivation to stay safe and alert to come home as whole to thank those that supported us so much!

I have known about America4RVeterans for... I would say, 10 years. I remember being in my infantry unit in Iraq and hearing America4RVeterans was going to be providing us items etc. Through peoples donations. I mean it was huge! To have people come in and really ask how you were doing, it meant something. The times like that is what can really get you by and that is what they provide is love and integrity. I have been assisted by this non-profit and I have donated to them. The mission continues after the time we served ended. Sometimes veterans have a hard time transitioning and America4RVeterans has taken the time to listen and assist. Please donate to this non profit it means a great deal to combat veterans who are in constant need of their services.

Worked with Patty back in 2011 when she was asked by the USMC Lt.Col Jason Morris who was the CO of the 3/5 Darkhorse Marines when the 3/5 was deployed to Afghanistan late in 2010 to have a portable memorial to the 25 KIA Marines built. Patty found a source to make the memorial and was able to fund raise the necessary funds to pay for this memorial. What a great job by her and the memorial is in the lobby of the 3/5 command building located at Camp Pendleton. 5 Stars for her organization. (Laguna Hills Team Darkhorse Support Group)

America4RVeterans has done wonderful work helping our Veterans on many levels for several years, originally begun as America4RMarines helping as they were deployed.
I first learned of A4RM in 2010 in a newspaper article about a Tribute that founder Patty Lewis organized. She had Patrick Seminario, a local native of the community in which I worked, perform his song "Freedom's Cry". That article moved me in such a way that we started doing Annual Tributes at our church. That, in turn, led to a Military Ministry to help them year round, all because of Patty and Patrick. Her passion was contagious!
Although I have not been on the receiving end of the organization, I try to donate as often as I am able. Patty Lewis takes no salary and has donated countless hours to help our heroes, as they were serving and now that they are home. My understanding is that the only funds taken out are for administration costs such as phone and accountant expenses. Everything else is used to help our Veterans and their families in need. It is with utmost confidence that I urge others, every chance I get, to donate as well.

Outstanding organization ! Really not an organization more like a big extended family! Always there supporting the great and brave Hero's of America!

Wonderful people.....knew that if needed, while my Son was deployed twice, that help would be there for either of us. We were lucky to get our Son back all in one piece, his PTSD is another story. He is back & support from this group & his Marine Buddies is wonderful...we need our non profits to stay alive for everyone who needs these services....from a VPMM

I have had the pleasure of working with this non-profit for many years and have seen first hand the work that they do. I am the Executive Director/Founder of the USA Cheerleaders and we have helped at many of their events. In all the years of making appearances for many different military non profits America 4R Veterans is one of the BEST!!! Thank You for all you do for our Heroes!!

I'll never forget the amazing product this organization shipped to my son, My Marine while he was in Afghanistan. It was Christmas....I can't imagine being at war at all let alone at Christmas, these amazing folks sent very generous necessities AND enjoyables to lift the spirits and moral of our troops! I'll never forget and always appreciate their generosity and all their time they give.

This is a great charity, they do everything they can to help veterans and don't stop until the job is done.

They help all veterans who ask and Patti is very knowledgeable when it comes to helping veterans whether it be paperwork, rallying work teams, or just listening.

Patty and her organization have poured their hearts and souls out for our Marine's, veterans and their families.
Each year when we have our annual Run For the Fallen event, although hundreds of miles away and unable to participate, she shares her expertise and contacts to help us make a success of our event.
The organization goes above and beyond to utilize their resources to help so many in time of need. It is these type of people and their fortitude that inspire us all to keep doing what we do.
God bless America 4R Veterans and Patty Lewis for being a class act organization!

I've had dealings with this charity on several different occasions, and every time Patty Lewis has gone above and beyond what was needed. She genuinely cares about the people that she helps, and that's something that you don't get with a lot of organizations.

When my 2nd husband was killed August 2, 2013 this organization went above and beyond to help me and my 5 boys. I was completely lost and didn't know what I was going to do and the founder Mrs. Patty was there every step of the way. Prior to my husbands passing this organization was helping my husband cope with his severe PTSD and helping him with his claims. They are a great organization and they continue to help our veterans and their families! They are one organization that truly cares and will do whatever they can to help! I am extremely grateful that they are here and hope they can continue doing great things! They also keep in contact to make sure my boys and I are alright and you don't find too many organizations that do that!

Great nonprofit here. I have been helped out so much an now I am in a great place in my life. Now I can support my family. Thank you again.

A4RV is top notch. They helped me plan a large scale military reunion. Patty Lewis helped point me in the right direction to get the ball rolling. She helped fundraise for the event and she knew exactly what she was doing. Thank you for all you do ML

My son lost 19 brothers on his last deployment to Afghanistan. The transition to civilian life has been a difficult battle as well. At one point he suddenly hopped a plane to visit a marine buddy out of state & ended up in the hospital the very next day. His buddy sent me a message through FB. We then spoke & he filled me in on the details of the crisis at hand. Shortly afterwards, I received a call from America 4R Veterans, offering to help in any way they could. These volunteers visited him in the hospital, kept me up to date with multiple daily calls, gave him a couch to sleep on in their home, & brought him to the airport so that he could get safely home-this is a very brief synopsis! I can't explain how helpful & consoling it was to have these volunteers that were truly concerned about this veteran! I can't say enough about this wonderful organization!

Being a Navy veteran I was running out of places to turn as I was batteling homelessness. When other organisations said no America 4R Veterans was there to help. Not only did they expedite their help they were there emotionally as well. I know at any time I can still call them up and discuss my problems with them. I know there is always someone to listen, no matter the time of day. I don't know where I would be today without their help. Thank You for everything

While our son was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, Mom 4R Marines was there for him. Our family was struggling through some major difficulties and finances were tight. As a result, our son was one of those who didn't receive many care packages from home,...it hurt to know that our son would probably be one who wouldn't get much from his own family at Christmas time. Someone mentioned the Christmas stockings that Mom 4R Marines sends out and I contacted Patty. Our son was able to receive one of the stockings and he was so thrilled! "I can't believe all the useful stuff that was in there!" Tears of joy flooded this Marine Mom's face! I will be forever grateful for the blessings Patty showers upon our Marines! !

Thank you for all that you do Patty! When a parent calls you they leave certain that things will get done. There's a certain energy that you carry that inspires and encourages one to not give up on this battle. I speak from experience... You've been amazing with our family over and time again without caring what time of the day or night you get that call. Much honor and respect to you my friend and Thank you for what you do for our military servicemen and women and their families. ❤️ Praying intensely for guidance and endurance throughout these trying times for this marine and family. ❤️ God bless ~Sandy

These people are awesome. Very well connected in the Marine Corp and knows their way around the chain of command. I needed help locating high ranking officers so I could be awarded medals I did not receive before I left the military and they were quick to locate my old command and get this issue resolved. I could not have got this done without their help.

Having two sons serving in the USMC, I am forever grateful to this organization for sending love and support through holiday gifts to my youngest son's Battalion while deployed. It gave me such comfort knowing he was not forgotten. Deployments were constant for my family as my sons were "taking turns" deploying. It felt like 7 years of one continuous deployment. Having the support of this organization helped ease the feeling of desperation and stress.

A wonderful group that makes sure no deployed or non deployed service member is in need..weather it be care packages or now help with transitions back into non combat situations.I know they really helped the morale of my sons unit when he was in Afghanistan.Thank you for all you do.

My brother was deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan with the Third Battalion, Second Marines (3/2). During his deployment, Mom 4R Marines kept contact with his battalion and shared information (as much as possible with consideration to operational security) and let me be a part of his deployment and gave me the opportunity to network with other families with loved ones going through deployments. I have also seen the organization be a part of amazing tributes to those warriors that gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country. They include family as much as possible and made deployments and redeployments an entire family engagement. Now they are helping veterans in amazing ways. I have nothing but the highest amount of respect as this organization fills a great need for our returning veterans and their families. Semper Fi!

In 2007 my son was injured at home. I had made several calls desperately trying to contact the right people. I was referred to Patty Lewis and Mom 4R Marines. One phone call to her and I had all the correct info and within minutes received a call from the person I needed to speak to but had not been able to contact. The relief was overwhelming. This organization has rallied family's, given hope and held steadfast through it all. From letters, packages and stockings to cheer our Marines to a kind and understanding talk during deployments they are there. I would never have made it with out them. They are currently taking on the task of PTSD something very few have been brave enough to do.

As a combat vet who has issues with health and PTSD I have had comtact with the founder a few times in the last year and several times over the last few years just in causal conversation.I have watched as she has tirelessly helped our Marines both deployed and at home with anything she could.This org and the people involved are the defanition of Americans and patriots. They deserve our support.

I was a Corpsmen with an infantry battalion out of Camp Lejuene. Moms 4R Marines really increased our morale during the Christmas season. Each and every Marine and Sailor had a fully stocked stocking. A piece of home during Christmas 6,000 miles away. Even though it was 2006 and 2007 those memories have truly been etched in our minds as good times. We will forever be greatful for such a hard working team to continue showing their support to the ones overseas.

During 2011 my son deployed to Afghanistan with a battalion of Marines based out of Camp Lejeune, NC. During that deployment seven Marines/Sailors from the battalion lost their lives. MOM 4R MARINES helped gather donations and coordinate gifts so that these Heroes would be recognized with a permanent memorial in addition to thoughtful flower arrangements for the families affected. I'm proud of the work they do with the donations that they receive.

As the mother of a Marine and am so pleased to know this organization exists for my son and his fellow Marines. When his unit was deployed I sent care packages with extras in them as often as I could but America 4R Marines sends care packages to those who don't get regular packages. It's nice to know they have our Marines backs!

I have deployed 3 times with 2 different infantry battalions, and each time Mom 4R Marines has been there. I have seen them send care packages, organize activities for families of the deployed, help veterans in a time of need, & build memorials to honor our fallen. I have never seen anyone, in or out of the Corps, who is as invested in individual Marines as the founder of Mom 4R Marines is. A truly amazing organization that has made the difference in the lives of thousands of Marines, myself included.

As a junior Marine, we were made aware of the founder and her relentless service to our veterans. Especially since her son was in my battalion, since then not only have they provided an open ear for me to rant about my stress, they have put me in touch with so many helpful organizations. They have personally assisted me with financial hardship to get my propane refilled at my house to allow me to cook for my family. They have done nothing but good for Marines and veterans alike.

In 2006 as a young Marine I was deployed to Iraq with the founders son. During that deployment we lost 14 brothers to combat. America 4r Marines has tirelessly worked to build a monument in their honor at the headquarters of our unit on Camp Lejeune, N.C.. Unfortunately in the years that have passed since then the unit has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan respectively where more brothers were lost. In keeping with precedents set, America 4r Marines is determined to memorialize all of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Not only has America 4r Marines done everything they can to memorialize the heroes of our generation, but they also have helped to support the families of the deployed whether by talking or setting up events for the children. Even if it's just a letter or a call to let the families know their struggles are acknowledged and understood goes a long way in the process of easing ones nerves and tension.
America 4r Marines have sent numerous care packages, not to big bases with all the amenities like the restaurants and pools, but to the troops on the front lines away from everything but each other. The countless care packages I personally received from America 4r Marines did nothing but lift spirits and distract us from the everyday dangers that lay outside of our building. I am proud to have been able to be involved with America 4r Marines if it's only through receiving these care packages because I know I'm not the only person whose spirits and morale were lifted by the thoughtfulness, caring, and compassion shown to us by this organization and more specifically the people directly involved. Many hard days were made just that much more bearable and tolerable and for that I am forever thankful.