Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes

We are grateful for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. We were helped with emergency financial aid to cover vehicle payments when we fell on hard times. They also sent us a check to help cover our holiday meal for Thanksgiving.

My husband is a wounded veteran and had just lost his job. We had a new baby 12 weeks ago and had nothing. The coalition helped us get diapers, formula, and other things we desperately needed. They did it within an hour of us sending in our docs. We asked and they had everything sent to our house immediately. Praise the Lord for people like this in the world. We had no where else to turn. Coalition you saved us!

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"I want to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service I received. Your dedication and support have made a lasting impression on me, and I will never forget the experience. Thank you for everything!"

I have been struggling for so long. I am a veteran that has been through MST and other horrible things from overseas. daily. I can’t keep on my bills and finding a job has been hard. I catch up on one then get behind on another. In order to keep my home I was not paying my auto loan. I have been hiding my car to keep it away from being taken away because I was 6months behind and had tons of fees too. Salute Heroes paid a part of it and another organization was going to help with the rest. The other organization didn’t follow through with their help and my vehicle was taken. I called the case manager at salute crying and they paid the rest of the bill. I now will be getting my only car back because of them. I don’t know what I would have done because everyone was turning me down for help. It’s gotten to the point where I thought about hurting myself because I just can’t handle the stress of all the bills piling on top of me. I will pay back every dime of what they helped with even if it takes me years. I will donate whenever I can. Thank you for saving me

I applied and called this group because we just had a home fire here in Iowa. We have to be out of our home for the next five days. We needed emergency hotel help. They rushed and got us a hotel right away. This has been a horrible experience for us and they have helped tremendously. If they didn’t help then our family of four would have been living in our van. I am in tears!

I don't know how I got to where I did. I ended up at rock bottom and lost everything including my family. My wife and kids left me and I was not doing well. I couldn't even afford food gas anything. I was recommended by a friend to the Coalition and they helped me. They saved me. They made it so I could get back on my feet and move forward. No one has ever cared like they did. Thank you

The Holiday checks we receive always seem to come at just the right moment. With increasing groceries cost, these checks allow our families the extra money to splurge a bit on a holiday meal!

The Coalition to Salute America Heros is very effective in its mission to assist veterans. They have been their for me over the years both financially and by providing effective programs I've participated in.

This is a great organization. They helped me out a number of times with Thanksgiving or christmas meals. They go above and beond

The Coalition sent our family on a retreat to Florida. They flew us there, put us up in a condo and gave us tickets to Disney World and Wild Waters. It was a much needed bonding for our family. They were with us each step of the way. They are amazing and helpful. Totally recommend looking into them for any assistance.

The Coalition has done so much for me- they've helped with my schooling and they've helped with home modifications when I got my first job and home after graduate school. More importantly though, the Coalition is more than just funds... they truly care, they check in regularly YEARS later, and they make sure you know they are truly behind you.

i want to say thank you to the donors and the people at the coalition. you helped get my family food, formula and diapers for my baby, and flu medicine all to my house. you also helped turn my utilities back on. i was deseperate and depressed. who knows what i wouldve done if you didn't help. thank you

This organization is THEE BEST! We were staying in a hotel because we were homeless. We no longer had money to fund a hotel and nowhere to go. We applied with Salute Heroes and they found an agency that has an apartment for us to move into at the beginning of march. They helped us pay for our hotel until we get into the apartment. They also sent groceries to our hotel room so we would have food until we are able to get into our new place. They even found someone to help us get furniture once we move in. This organization is a blessing and I dont know where we wouldve been without them.

I am a veteran, a widow and a single mom. I was completely out of food, and Salute Heroes had groceries sent to my home. I truly don't know what we would have done if they had not stepped in. They are also helping with some of our very large mortgage payments. We have been behind for so long, and they are helping catch us up with financial aid and reaching out to other organizations to partner with. I want to thank the case manager that sent food to our home and the donors for helping make this all happen.

I cannot say thank you enough to this organization for helping me. They helped us pay our utility bills and helped us obtain groceries for the holidays. We had 0 food in our house before they had groceries sent to us. The love and care they have for veterans is like no other. Thank you coalition to salute.

I am grateful for what this organization has done for our family. I am filled with joyful happy tears. They stopped our electric from being shut off. Afterwards they worked with us until my husband and I both found jobs. The case manager made sure to send us a lot of resources until we finally found work. She never gave up on us. Please donate to this organization so they can help other veterans.

The Coalition is a wonderful organization. They continue to show up and support our combat wounded veterans and their families in their time of need. We've supported this wonderful organization for years now, and we'll continue to do so as long as they’re around. Keep up the amazing work you all are doing.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is not only there to support the veterans and their families in desperate times but they also offer support in many different areas after you have been assisted. They are there to assist Veterans and their families along the way. They want families to do well and know that they are never left alone. I am personally thankful for all the support they have given our wounded Veteran and our family. Once you are a part of The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes you are always a part of this amazing organization. It’s very reassuring to Veterans and their families they never have to walk this walk alone when you are involved with this organization.

I just recently went through a divorce, and I was raising my three kids on my own. I could barely pay for food to feed them and keep up with my bills. The coalition to salute saved me. They helped feed my kids and turned our electricity back on. They are good people who care about veterans. They help quickly and make you feel comfortable during the process without any judgment. The case manager is also helping me find a job and things that can help me in my town. I am grateful, and I hope I can give everything back to them one day.

I would like to let the donors know that this organization is awesome and say thank you to everyone involved in helping my family. we were close to being evicted when the case manager had a check sent overnight to put a styop to it. they saved us.

Our family has received support from the coalition in so many ways. Our children really benefit from connecting with other kids in military families. My daughter once said to me "mom, I don't know any other military kids. My friends don't understand." We live in the Midwest where there isn't a large, visible military population. America's little helpers has helped my kids connect to other military kids and not feel like they are alone and that there are other families going through similar things. The same can be said for the Caregiver alliance as well. It creates a network of people who understand and are supportive in such a meaningful way. The coalition may not be the largest veteran organization yet, but their advantage is that they can provide more personalized support than some of the larger organizations where you can feel like just a number. The Coalition took the time to get to know the needs of our family and offer support. We really appreciate them!

Hello,

I’m a disabled veteran who fell on hard times financially this year. My wife lost her job due to medical reasons in January 2023 and I am so thankful for finding the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. The organization assisted me and my family quickly and got us some much needed financial assistance. I wouldn’t be able to keep my home without the help of the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

The Coalition invited us to the couples retreat in Colonial Williamsburg,VA this last year. To be honest, I love history and that is the main reason I wanted to go. Once we arrived, we were greeted by a couple Coalition staff members with a welcome bag. We had several couple sessions to help build our relationship. I was not expecting these classes to really help with our marriage, but I was wrong. Since our return home, my wife and I have been doing great. We are a lot closer than we have been in years and much happier together. We are most definitely closer and happier as a couple. Just the amount of communication we have now is amazing. I work out of town and I hate not being with my wife or being able to talk to her. Without the Coalition giving us this weekend, I'm not sure where we would be right now in our relationship.

My husband and I attended the Heroes Freedom Weekend in Williamsburg 2022. It was a smaller retreat which made things so much easier for my husband to process. The sessions felt more engaging and the dinner conversations were more intimate. The tours had a sense of ease to them compared to other ones we’ve attended. We not only had time to relax, we feel like we connected with other couples on a deeper level and made lifelong friends.

I was almost evicted last week. The Coalition helped to stop my eviction. I had less than $20 in my account and was unable to pay any of my bills. I was about to be homeless. They also helped me find food in my city and got my power bill lowered since I am a vet. I don't know what I would have done without the coalitions help.

Best,Genuine and most caring non profit out there, with great Veteran programs in place, that cover all life aspects. they simply change lives. no word can describe how much of help they can be.They helped me in my hardest time, they also did it in timely manners!! Thank you Coalition

Life recently took a certain turn for the worse with my family and I recently the summer of 2022. Every financial burden that we could bare was place upon us at one time. With the Emergency Financial Aid Assistance we received during our troubling times, we were able to overcome financial defeat and possible homelessness. I can't thank the coalition enough for the assistance provided to us when we had NO ONE to turn to. We're forever grateful! God bless you all and thanks again!!!
SSG Scott
(Valdosta,GA)

This organization helped fast and dug me out of a deep hole. My rent went up, my electric went up, and food went up. I couldnt afford anything. I was getting behind on all my bills. They helped me get caught up. Without them I wouldnt have been able to go on. I was too depressed to deal with the amount of stress piling up.
Thank you Coalition.

June of 2021 we received assistance from coalition to salute American heroes and we are beyond grateful for their assistance. I know this a yr late but we had some medical emergencies come up that have swallowed our lives the last yr. However late this is I did want to give credit where credits is due and this non profit was awesome once we took care of the paperwork they stepped in and helped us find someone locally to replace our a/c which had stopped working right before peek summer in Texas and with so many people in the home with medical conditions that can’t be in the heat to long they were quick to take care of everything. With Texas heat being so bad this yr as well all we can do is be grateful everyday when we are able to sit in our home without worrying that someone needs medical care without overheating. True blessing! Thank you to all the donors who date and make all this possible our family is truly thankful and blessed to be assisted by the Coalition To Salute American Heroes. Again thank you !

I had nowhere to turn when this organization helped me. I felt like I applied everywhere and everyone turned me down. This organization assisted me and quickly. They stopped by eviction immediately and I don't know what I would have done without them. Thank you to the donors, the case manager, and everyone that works at this establishment.

I was on my last resort, surely facing default on my auto loan, and the coalition stepped in. They processed my paperwork, and with no questions asked helped me get caught up. Im truly grateful and blessed to have such an organization that is there to help out when in need. As Veterans, we tend to not ask for help and try to figure it out, when I found about this organization, I just on a long shot applied with what I had and they truly made a life changing moment for me and my family.

The coalition has helped us with a HHK box in a time when we unable to buy groceries for our family.

Thank you for preventing my eviction this week. I don't know what I wouldve done without ya'll.

Thank you for assisting me through this process. My family and I thank you!!!

I was in the middle of an eviction when I applied at the coalition. The case worker reached out quickly and contacted my landlord. She reassured the landlord that they would be making a payment within a couple of days and my landlord allowed me to stay in our home while waiting on the payment. She kept my landlord up to date so he would feel comfortable with the process. I am a single mother of 3 and I have absolutely no help. I suffer from MST in Iraq and am 100% disabled because of the trauma I endured. I was hysterical knowing I would be out on the road with my kids. This organization came to my rescue and acted quick. I am forever grateful and I know one day I will donate to them so I can help pay it forward.

Words cannot express my gratitude for what this nonprofit has done for me and my family during a difficult time. I have been trying for a year to get back on track after multiple surgeries from my injuries sustained overseas. They have finally helped me find some relief. I felt disgusting and embarrassed having to ask for help but Whitney the rep for aid made me feel comfortable and let me know there was no reason for me to be ashamed. She helped calm my ptsd and stress when it came to assisting me with aid. Please donate to this nonprofit so they can help more veterans like me who desperately need it.

I was helped by this establishment. I am a wounded veteran from Iraq and i have mental health issues from seeing my fellow marines killed in combat. The price of groceries has gone up and I have 6 kids at home. My disability payments aren’t enough anymore and I became behind on my bills because I had to feed my kids. I am stubborn and didn’t want to reach out until it was almost to late. I applied and was contacted right away. They helped stop an eviction that I had. We would’ve been homeless and on the street if it wasn’t for the coalition. The coordinator is helping me find a job so I can find something that will work with my disability. I want to make sure the donors know how good this organization is so you keep donating. They are helping veterans financially and emotionally.

I applied with the coalition yesterday, was contacted this morning, and had my bill paid the second I turned in my documentation this afternoon. This was the fastest, most helpful organization I could have reached out to. Everyone has turned me down because of no funding and I was sturggling. My pstd began to get the best of me and I thought I would do something bad if I didnt have help. This organization legit saved my life. Thank you to the case worker and all the dopnors.

I am overly blessed for the assistance the coalition to salute provided my son and I. I am a single father and I was injured in Iraq. I have struggled because of the injuries I sustained and I can barely keep a roof over our heads. I don't know what I would have done without their help with my mortgage. Thank you to the case worker, all of the employees, and the donors.

I can't stop crying over the help the Coalition to Salute gave my family. We almost lost our home. Our electricity was also shut off. They paid for all of this to help us get back on track. the case worker then set us up with food in our home town. We are very blessed. Thank you Coalition, donors, and the amazing people working there.

I am so relieved that this organization helped my family. We are struggling to the point where I didnt know if my ptsd could take it anymore. They helped pay my bills which made life a little easier. I can now focus on getting myself mentally and finanically stable. The case worker is helping me find a job so I can make a better future for my kids. please donate to this organization. They are doing big things and actually helping veterans. so many organizations dont help but this one does everything. This is the place to donate to.

Coalition to Salute Americas heroes really came through for my family !! Within a very short period they came to our aid in paying an unexpectedly large utility bill that was difficult for us to meet on the fixed income we receive from my VA disability. Thank you so very much for your organizations assistance!

The case worker was easy to talk to and handled things at a fast pace. Thank you to everyone involved with helping my family get back on our feet.

I had never asked for help before. I was way behind on a bill and playing catch up, with Christmas just around the corner I was afraid that by paying the bill I wouldn't be able to give my kids the Christmas they deserved. I sucked up my pride and asked for some help. the Coalition was able to help me and fast. I recommend them if you're in a bind and need help getting out of the rut.

I was going through this during hurricane Ida and come to the angel coalition to salute come to my aid.

I have been struggling for months which has put me into a depression. I finally asked for help from the coalition and their case worker worked with me on my bills and finding a place to help my ptsd. Things are now going well and life is getting better.

This organization is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I called at least 10 organizations and not one called me back or offered to help. The Coalition called as soon as I entered my application. They assisted me with my rent because I was up for eviction. Not only did they assist with back rent but also helped with the following month so I can get back on me feet. The case manager even called my landlord and kept in touch with them the entire time so my landlord would stop the eviction and knew what was going on. This actually helped a lot because if she didn't reach out then they wouldn't have waited and I would have been out on the streets. I cannot say enough good things about this organization and the case manager that helped me. One day I will repay this organization.

I was really nervous to post anything on here because I was really embarrassed about asking for help. I’ve never asked anyone for anything before but I had no other choice. I owed a large amount on my homes mortgage. I needed help bad. The case worker stepped up and helped me right away. She also worked with other nonprofits to help with some of my other bills. My spouse just left me one day and I have been struggling. Between my ptsd and bills piling up things have gotten to be too much to handle. The case worker made it so I felt comfortable and I am no embarrassed anymore. I neede help and they provided it. I know they will always be there when I need them. Thank you salute heroes to America

They just stopped my eviction. I got a notice to leave today. They paid my landlord the same day I applied and I got to stay in my home. I have two kids so I don't know what we would have done. God Bless this organization and the lady that helped me. Thank you to all the donors that made my help possible.

I was referred to the coalition by 211. Before that I was passed around to 6 different agencies and people just kept giving me number after number to call. I was evicted and living on the street and I couldnt find anyone to help. I did not meet the criteri of the coalition but that didn't matter to them. The case manager went out of her way to make sure I found a place to live. She called everyone she could in my city until she got me into a home and food in my stomach. she didnt send me to more people and throw me aside like everyone else did. The Coalition helps no matter the issue. thank you ms hannahan

we were assisted a few years back so the case manager whitney offered to call resources for us. she reached out to tons of case managers and made sure someone helped us pay our mortgage. because of her and the great people at the coaltion we were able to be our home. my family is safe. she also helped us find school stuff for the kids. i will let everyone know about this organizationand what they do.

My family is in tears of happiness because we can finally breathe after this organization helped us. Our family had the electric shut off and we were sitting in a hot house. We lived this way for three weeks before I reached out for help to organizations. Colaition Salute America;s heroes is the only one that called me back and helped. They immediately called my electric company and had everything turned back on right away. If they didn’t help us then we probably would have suffered in this heat wave.

The case manager worked with me and made sure that I felt comfortable during the entire process. I have never asked for help before and was struggling because of my pride. She made me feel that it was alright to ask for help and let me know that I shouldn’t feel ashamed. She assisted right after I put the application in. She then helped me with my documents because I couldn’t find so many of them. This place goes above and beyond for their veterans. thank you all.

THE COALITION IS THE BEST! We have had such a burden lifted off of our shoulders thanks to the financial aid we were able to receive. The assistance was very quick. We were pproved for help basically the same day we applied and then we were helped quickly so we didn’t get even further behind on their bills. No other organization is as quick and helpful as this one. Thank you to their case manager, to all their employees, and all of the donors that made this possible.

My family almost lost our home. I don't know what we would have done without the coalition to salute. They helped us survive a horrible experience and we are forever grateful to them and the donors that made saving our family home possible.

Id like to thank the Coalition for not only helping in my time of need, but doing so in such an expeditious manner. It took 2 days to receive approval and everyone was so respectful..I couldn't be happier with the care and level of service I received. Thank you and thank you to all the donors!

The Coalition has blessed my family with assistance with our mortgage and our electric bill. If it wasn't for them then we would have lost our home and our electric would have been disconnected. Thank you to the people at the Coalition.

I am extremely thankful to the donors who helped me by paying car payments for meppp. I am going through one of the hardest struggles in my life. A doctor messed up a surgery on my right hand. I'm not allowed to go to work,and my hand is numb and can't grip. I've worked since I was 14 and have never been without a job. I hope they realize how great this made me feel after months of bad news. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you coalition to Salute America's Heroes

The Coalition to Salute American Heroes has helped me through a difficult time and I am grateful for such organizations. Due to a combination of extenuating circumstances and a gap in benefits caused me to fall behind on utilities. I reached out and after providing all requested information, someone reached out to me shortly to ensure my needs were met. Thanks you for all you do!

Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes was right there when my family and I needed financial assistance due to a natural disaster. We are so grateful for the donors and supporters. Their help allowed us to work toward getting back on our feet to recovery. And I must add the financial help was taken care of that day. Thank you!

This nonprofit really helped my family. We were 2 months behind on our electric bill and salute heroes paid our bill the same day that I submitted all required paperwork. They also sent us a check for food. They are amazing people.

like many of us Covid 19 hit my family hard leaving me 8 days in the hospital and 2 months before i was able to work again. With my savings depleted the bills started to pile up until i was in way over my head. thanks to the organization my biggest bill which was the phone bill was taken care of COMPLETELY it was as if a huge ray of hope has finally shined on my family again. When i had no one else they came through, i thank you and i will forever be grateful.

I filled out the application yesterday morning and they assisted my as soon as I gave them my documents. I was shocked at how fast they were with assisting. I was close to being foreclosed on and their payment stopped that. I don't know how I will ever repay them. I can't that Whitney and the staff their enough.

The Coalition To Salute America’s Heroes is such an amazing organization I fell upon very hard times and I was beginning to sink really fast so I reached out to them for the first time and in less than 24 hours I received word that they will pay my past due rent. I am not used to reaching out for help but when I did finally reach out they helped in such a quick fashion it was truly unbelievable thank you to all that made this possible

they helped me with financial aid immediately after i filled out the application. i can't believe how fast everything was. i am so thankful.

I have been in need of truck repairs for a while now and I have been walking to work almost everyday. The repairs cost more than my truck is worth. I emailed a case worker that I worked with when I got emergency aid in may. She called a few places that award vehicles to Veterans and I now have a refurbished truck with no truck payment. I can get to my medical appointments and to work. I never would have known about this type of program if she didn't help me. The staff members follow through with their promises and never give up on a vet.

I can't stress enough how much of a God Send the Coalition is. With the current conditions being what they are, there are countless families being affected and struggling right now. As we began to lose ground with our bills and financial situation, it seemed like a no-win situation, and we were just going to have to ask for help or be desperate. Thankfully I read about the Coalition to Salute American Heroes and discovered that they could review our situation and possibly help. I inquired about assistance, submitted all of the requested information they needed and was squared away in less than 72 hours! I don't honestly how we would have maneuvered through this rough patch although we would have found a way, the Coalition helped us when our backs were against the wall. I approached the Coalition initially with hesitation because I am skeptical of some places offering to help us as veterans, but in reality they are just preying on us. Not this organization though. Agin, we can't thank them enough.

Andrew Wilson
SSG/USA (Ret.)

This Company was a life saver during my hardship time amidst COVID!! I’m am eternally Greatful!!

I was assisted with financial aid. without salute heroes I would have lost everything. they called me the same day. I hope I can repay them some dya.

I have been worried about the holidays coming up because we have been struggling. I called salute heroes and spoke to a coordinator. she sent me a list with several places that my kids can receive gifts from and also a place to receive a holiday meal. She then offered to help us find job resources. Salute heroes works with you no matter what your need. thanks.

I contacted their aid program. I was really struggling and they helped me out. I have never asked for help before for anything. They made the process easy and didn't judge me for going through my financial hardship. thank you

My car brokedown and I called salute heroes because they helped me before. I spoke to the coordinator and she helped me find someone to cover most of my expenses. I will have my car back next week so I can get to my job, appointments, and drive my kids to school. i am happy I called because no one else would help until I reached their coordinator.

Same day as I filled out the application I was assisted. They are so fast with their financial aid. I had a shut off notice and if it wasnt paid right away then I would have lost my power. I have 3 kids, 2 step kids, 4 animals, and a wife. I dont know what we would have done. Thank you to them and the great people working there.

I lost my job during the pandemic and I had to file a forbearance for my mortgage. Now that is up and I had 3weeks to pay everything back but I still do not have a job. The mortgage company was threating foreclosure. The coalition help me get caught up and the case manager is helping me job hunt. They are the real deal when it comes to caring for veterans.

Thank you guys for pulling through for me. You backed me up when the VA let me down. I appreciate y’all and will always be grateful!!

Grateful is an understatement when describing how I feel about this organization. They kept me from losing our my home and kept our lights on. I was becoming depressed not knowing what I was going to do. I owe them the world for helping me with financial aid.

I have a job because of the case manager from this organization. I cant even believe I can finally say that. I have been looking for a job for months and my family was getting ready to lose everything. I contacted the case manager here and she connected me with several opportunities until I was hired. She worked with me for weeks in order to make sure I was getting what I needed. I can finally say that I have a job and I can provide for my family.
Thank you Whitney Hanahan

I applied yesterday morning and within and hour they helped with my bill. My car was repossesed and now I am abled to get it back. They are fast with everything they do which made a difference because if I didnt pay my bill then my car would be auctioned off. they are quick and impressive.

I can't say enough good things about this organization and what they have done to help me. I reached out to their coordinator in need of help locating a job. She assisted me with job interviews online so I didn't even have to leave my home. This is something I would have never known about if it wasn't for her guiding me. I was assisted with financial aid last December and worked with the same girl. She let me know back then that I could always message her if I needed anything and she did not disappoint. thankkkkk youuuuuuuuuuuuu

We are in tears over how amazing the coalition to salute has been to our family. They went above and beyond to make sure that our utilites stayed on, they helped with a discount at the electric co, and they helped us feed our children and put diapers on our baby. We had nowhere else to turn and they made sure that we got the help. They are also helping me look for a job because I was laid off from covid. I feel like I can turn to them for anything because they actually care. The employees there are the best.

I came up on hard times, and was in need, that is when I reached out to Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes after researching online. Without wasting anytime they got in contact with me and everything took off from there. They were fast and efficient and I am eternally grateful.

They were very helpful in my time of need thankfully they were there

I HIGHLY recommend Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. This is the only charity for vets that I have found to be legitimate. Whitney was fast and efficient when helping me throughout the entire process. I am very grateful for a team that truly cares about us. Today I say to Whitney and the rest of the team at Coalition to Salute America's Heroes: "Thank you for your service!".
-Anthony M.

The best non profit organization that is out today. Their focus to help disabled veterans is so quick and effective. It only took 1 day to get the assistance and they followed up with me to make sure i was ok. They took the weight off my shoulders so i can focus on dealing with my disabilities.

My electric was in shut off. I applied and they assisted me within a couple of hours later. Their fast response for emergency aid saved my boys and I. THANK YOU COALITION TO SALUTE.

When I contacted the Coalition about assistance and turned in my docs I realized that my dd214 did not have the right medals on it. The case manager helped me file for a new dd214 with the right medals on it. I never knew how to do it before. After she helped with that they assisted with my high electric bill so me and my family wouldnt be sitting in the dark anymore. They are amazing.

I was helped by the Coalition a while back and was put into their veteran program. I needed help again so i was put in touch with a case manager corrdinator. She made sure to find me the help I needed. She helped me with connecting me to a job fair and I will be attending that next week. I will keep everyone in the loop on if I find a job but I am just happy to have a source to go to. She also helped with getting food on the table for my family of 6 on top of helping put us in touch with someone to assist with the electric and water bills. I thought I was going to have a breakdown before I was helped. Thank you so so much! My family will repay you all one day for your kindness.

I applied for assistance with the Coaliton today after my electric was shut off. they read my application right away and assisted me an hour after i filled it out. my electric is now back on. I cannot believe how fast they were with helping me. I was scared that my family was going to suffer and they helped. They called the electric co and got us a discount too. I didnt even know they had a Veteran discount and I would never have known if the case manager didnt call and ask. What a blessing they were.

I was very impressed by the Coalition. They were able to assist me with financial aid to help keep me from being homeless. They checked on me multiple times after the aid to make sure I was doing well. I needed help again with other things and they sent me to their advocay program. They helped me find resources and again kept checking on me. They did not leave me hanging when I needed help. They have a lot of programs to and make sure they follow up on everything.

Our electricity was completely shut off. We live in Arizona and it was so hot in our house. We called at least 20 organizations that said they could not help. When we finally reach out to the Coalition they listened to us, made us feel like we actually mattered, and assisted us the same day we applied. We filled out an application and within two hours we were in the process of getting our electric turned back on. We could not believe it. They were kind, helpful, and they cared when no one else did. Whitney was our case manager and she is also helping us find resources in our town for other needs that we have. They don't just assist and then say bye. They actually keep checking on you and working with you. Thank you Coalition.

The Coalition was a life saver. I lost my job due to the pandemic and was going to be homeless with my wife and three kids. We had nowhere else to turn to. The Coalition helped with our rent to keep us from being evicted and helped with diapers and formula for my youngest daughter. After they assisted us with aid the case manager continued to reach out to us to make sure we were doing ok and then she helped locate jobs in my area so I could get back on my feet. I now have a job interview next week. When I say they saved my life I truly mean it. I was suffering before they helped my family.

I needed apartment-rental assistance due to being behind because of the pandemic. I was greeted with open arms by Whitney Hanrahan, who was a bright light doing a dark time. Im extremely greatful for Salute Heroes and the amazing Supporters for making this possible.

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Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is hands down an amazing organization. They helped us when we needed it the most due to my husband losing his job during COVID. They would so caring and really let us know that there are organizations out there that do still care about our Veterans. I can not thank them enough for their help.

I am writing this review with a grateful heart. During a very difficult time for a lot of people and me, I was able to find a wonderful organization like " Salute Americas' Heroes". There are hundreds of companies looking to take advantage of people looking for help but this is not the case with this organization. It was a blessing to find. The process was harmless and quick. Once my case manager (Whitney), who by the way was amazing, was able to verify my service to our wonderful home (USA), the payment was sent out. I thank you for your help. It's very heart warming to know that people are still willing to help military veterans. Thank you.

They were able to help me catch up with my car payment so I would not lose it.

I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You helped my family in this trying time. Our truck was in repo status and was trying to figure out what bills not to pay. This organization paid our truck payment as well as late fees. That allowed us to catch up. Here it is months later and we have even able to maintain ourselves because of their generosity. Sometimes all people need is a little help and that is the difference between homelessness and security. I have a 3 children an infant and I was I tears trying to figure out how to best take care of them. This was truly a blessing I can my thank them enough. I aim to one day be a donor. I attached a photo of my son and I. Feel free to use it to show the donors what they are helping to ensure. He is happy because he is loved and he is loved bc the help that was given provided peace of mind for me. Thank you again. Jose Zayas. US Army War Vet

This year, my husband's service-related injuries worsened significantly. As we were navigating his health care and realizing that he would no longer be able to work, we started applying for VA and disability benefits. These already time-consuming processes have been complicated by the pandemic as well. Stuck in the middle, we started having difficulty paying our bills. The Coalition helped us by covering our rent last month. It was a HUGE weight off of our shoulders and allowed us to work on my husband's health with a little less stress last month. The staff was kind, explained what they needed to verify our situation, and worked quickly to provide assistance. We are very thankful for their help!

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes application process was easy and I had a fast approval response. The Coalition approved me for assistance with my rent, car and renter’s insurance, and utilities. I appreciate the recognition for my service and assistance. Thank you

They are always up to the task to support veterans and caregivers. They generously provide funds during the holidays so families can have an excellent meal without worry. They provide care packages. But above all that, they give you resources and do their absolute best to answer questions relating to the veteran and caregiver life.

They go above and beyond to help out at very difficult times Financial, encouraging, interactive fun online, random check in by phone/email I can not say enough great things. It brings so many emotions and tears They are Amazing!!!

They are willing to go above and beyond to help Veterans. We are so thankful for them!

When I was introduced to this organization my family couldn't afford groceries or propane. They helped us so much and gave me a job through their Heroes Thanking Heroes Program and it has completely changed our lives. I've had to quit jobs several times to care for my veteran making it very hard for us to get by, so I am forever grateful to the coalition for everything they have done and continue to do for us.

During this covid pandemic we have had a hard time finding distilled water for my veterans c-pap machine that he uses each night to assist him with his sleep apnea. This organization surprised us with a bottle which will assist him for one week and one week gets us closer to hopefully finding more bottles. Can’t thank them enough for the gift and support.

We are so grateful to have the Coalition in our lives. They have been such a blessing in our times of need. It's not been an easy road since my husband got back from Iraq. But it's comforting knowing there is a place to turn to. I appreciate how kind and understanding everyone is.

The Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes SUPPORTS not only the warrior but the family, not only on holidays but everyday. They do not forget about you, we get checked up frequently, we are provided with resources to help meet day to day needs, and they engage us through the Veterans Caregivers Alliance. The volunteers are amazing as well. They truly do INSPIRE us! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WALKING WITH US THROUGH OUR JOURNEY
THE LEWIS FAMILY

The Coalition is amazing at taking care of caregivers! They have online chat groups, peers to help mentor and support us and staff that is constantly available to help! I am so grateful this year for their continued support!

They helped us when movers held our belongings hostage and we were forced to stay in a hotel for weeks on end while our newly purchased home sat vacant. We’d moved 1500 miles and knew no one locally and they provided us with a hotel room and food for the 17 days it took us to get our stuff. They’ve since provided us with holiday meals and ongoing support for me as a caregiver.

The Coalition's financial aid program helped me when I was seriously struggling. They did everything so quickly and did not make me feel judged even though I was embarrassed to have to ask for help. After I received assistance with financial aid, my spouse and I were offered to be members of their other programs which has also made a difference in our lives.

When I was sitting in my house without heat, food in the pantry or a direction, the Coalition stepped in and filled the propane tank and bought me groceries. They introduced me to people that are family and that still, after all of these years, check on me. I went from a hermit that wanted to be left alone, to someone with a mission to help others the way the Coalition helped me.

They work fast, treat you as if you're the only person they are talking to that day and tailor things to you individually. I volunteer to help them as I can which usually amounts to telling others about their work but they helped me up when I wasn't wanting help. I owe them more than I can say.

My family is beyond grateful for the Coalition to salute americas heroes .I've seen first hand the support they provide not only for veterans like myself but for their caregivers. We are very honored to have not only been helped but to be a part of the Coalition family.

Absolute phenomenal people working for this organization. They helped us when we needed it the most. May God continue to bless this organization.

This organization has been a Godsend to my family and many of our friends as well. The Coalition's mission is only able to be upheld because of the many wonderful people who care about following it through.

I am so happy that The Coalition is able to help so many Veterans just like my Dad. They really understand the needs of veteran families and work hard to help them.

My family has been so blessed to have The Coalition a part of our life. We are happy to share their information with all of our Veteran family. They really helped us through some of the more difficult times in our life.

The Coalition has helped us and has been amazing. We just did a couples retreat last year that helped save our marriage. They gave me a part time job thanking donors which I love. This organization is the best. I would support them with all I have. My battery exploded and they helped me to get a new one very fast, they helped us with food once. The best organization.

The coalition has been a huge blessing to our family they were able to help when our only car broke down and we had no way to get to doctors appointments, school or even the grocery store. They have also blessed our family by allowing me to work from home while being my husbands caregiver. Everyone there is so sweet and really understands where you are coming from and what challenges no only my husband faces with his injuries but the ones my family and I do as we learn new ways to do things.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has been a blessing to our family! Through their Heroes Thanking Heroes Program, I have been able to help support our family financially all while continuing to care for my wounded veteran. The Coalition has helped me in finding my passion through assisting other veterans & their families as well as thanking the Coalition's generous supporters who make it possible for programs like the Heroes Thanking Heroes' part-time employment opportunity for caregivers & wounded veterans. The Coalition truly desires to assist our nation's wounded veterans and their families on their road to recovery. They are making a difference!

The best of the best! Love the Coalition and their mission!

Wonderful non-profit that helps our Veterans AND their family!! They offer support, recovery programs, job opportunities, resources and so much more. Often the family is left behind, but not with the Coalition. So proud to support this Organization!!

Like a family member, brother or sister in arms, who never leaves you to handle or go in alone, The Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes is a genuine nonprofit who treats their members with respect and dignity. They offer support much beyond financial, which in a time of need is priceless. Effective and timely response/approval times, and an authenticity that is hard to find... this organization is #1 amongst others of its kind.

I've spoken with individuals they have helped and what an impact they made to their lives.

My husband is a veteran and we have two little girls. My husband has been in and out of hospitals because of his injuries and hasn't been able to work. This really set us back on our bills and our electricity was shut off. We were living with our electric off for almost 3weeks. We finally contacted the coalition to salute and they helped get our electricity reinstated right away. They didn't judge us. They just helped us when we were down. After they helped us they put us in touch with several people in our area that work with veterans including our veteran service officer. We had no idea that any of this was in our city. They have made a huge impact on our family and we are forever thankful for them.

The coalition has helped our family when we really needed it. I am a veteran and my family and I almost lost our home. They helped with out mortgage and also helped us find resources for food and clothes for our kids.

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The work of the Coalition touches the lives of combat wounded veterans & their families all over the US. They are problem solving and giving support more than a lot of the other organizations out there today. Financial assistance, Education support, Holiday meal checks and one of the coolest work-from-home programs in existence! I love this team of Veterans, Patriots and spouses!

My wife and I work hard to be financially responsible. We make every dollar count for our family of 5. We were discharged from the caregiver program with very little notice. This impacted our monthly income drastically. We were forced to resort to using credit cards to keep our family afloat. Without the help of this organization we would have gone into a large amount of debt with a massive interest rate. The salute to hero’s group was the only group that was willing to give us a helping hand in our time of need. We were able to pay down to credit cards and pull ourselves out of financial peril because this group cared enough to help. They actually paid our mortgage, a car payment and sent a check for food within 3 days of applying for assistance. The assistance provided gave us just enough time to complete a home equity cash out loan that allowed us to elimanate $1164 of monthly bills, which in turn allowed us to live debt free on our new monthly benefits allotment. Thank you Salute yo Hero’s!

All my family and I can say is; unbelievable! I did not really know what there was out there, in terms of helping veterans during hard times, and we were appreciative to come across Coalition to Salute Heroes. Several days later, after filling out the required forms, we were contacted by representative Neida Sotomayer. Neida maintained contact through email and phone, and assisted us with our request. We cannot express how thankful we are; however, we have been spreading word of this selfless organization, via Facebook and friends, to donate so that others might receive the same kindness we were afforded. Neida, Thank you :)

Kindest regards,

Altieri family

The Coalition To Salute America's Heroes helped me when I was going through some life changing health/physical issues, that in turn caused me to also experience a temporary financial hardship. The application process was straight forward, and response time was excellent! I will be forever grateful for the help that they provided me in a very difficult time of my life.

We are struggling due to lost of job and difficulty finding a job with disabilities. My wife can not work due to young children and one being disabled. This amazing organization stepped and helped pay our car payment. What a blessing this is. Now we can keep our vehicle that holds are whole family.
Thank you for the amazing gift

My husband and I were invited to attend the 2018 Heroes freedom week in NYC. This trip was life changing. Everyone in attendance felt like family, the staff outdid themselves and made sure everything was taken care of. As a couple we learned how to better communicate with each other, we got to spend some free time in NYC to do what we wanted. Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes has also sent us checks for a holiday meal in the past. It meant we could have thanksgiving meal without having to worry about money. We can not thank them enough for all they have done for us.

When I first came in contact with this foundation, I was a disabled mess-vet, a single mother, raising five kids, just trying to live. It was because of this foundation that I was able to get military challenge coins back after losing everything to a house fire. It was thanks to this organization that showed my new husband the beginning stages of how important being my caregiver was. It was through this foundation that I found out about Warrior to soulmate. This foundation has continuously blessed me financially when I had no idea how I was going to be able to be there for my family. I thank God for this foundation, the donors, and for the staff who continue to make this foundation thrive.

The Coalition To Salute America’s Heroes has done so much for my family. They gave my wife and I new tools to better understand and communicate with each other.

This was the 1st time for both my wife and I to New York, New City and Times Square. It was one of the best trips we've had in a longtime together and with an AWESOME Group of People and Heroes. Not only was I able to face a few of my fears, I had a lot of assistance there to help me along to get through them too. To be able to see my wife smile like she did, was AWESOME. The last thing, just meeting NEW friends was the TOP of the cake. That in-itself was more for me alone. Thank You Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes.

Thank you for this awesome experience. It helped my wife and I learn how to communicate with each other better than we have before.

Amazing Organization!! Friendly and helpful staff! The Coalition has also helped our family in so many ways, And we will be forever thankful.

The Coalition to Salute Americas heroes has been an invaluable organization for my family and I. They have stepped in when we had no one to support or help us. They go above and beyond what a nonprofit would usually do. The staff and donors are amazing human beings with a heart that bleeds red/white/blue. God bless you all and keep up the great work.

My husband and I can't not say enough about The Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes. A few years ago we were struggling financially and didn't know how we were going to give our 3 daughters a Christmas. After applying I received a phone call. I didn't feel judged. It was very easy to open up and talk. If it weren't for tur Coalition we wouldn't have been able to give our daughters the Christmas they deserve.

Our story began in December 2017 when I had an unexpected brain surgery and was diagnosed with a rare. Autoimmune disease. I being the caregiver and worked full time as a nurse was unable to take care of my husband Army vet with PTSD or help provide for my family. The Coalition stepped in and paid almost $3000 worth of bills for us. It was such a relief. Then we were chosen for the Hero’s Freedom weekend in New York. Wow what an amazing organization they thought of every small detail to help our veterans navigate through the city with their disabilities. They gave us tools with the PAIRS program for our marriage to come home with. I can’t say enough about this wonderful organization. Thanks from the very bottom of our hearts, The Coles

When I first entered the Veteran community, I was a colleague of a "Famous" Veteran. At that time, I had no clue how many organizations were out there supporting our First Responders, Military, and Veteran Communities. There are over 50,000 nonprofits "claiming" to help. Yet, in the last five years I have witnessed less than 100. Most have a good idea or focus, yet lose sight of the mission.
By far, CSAH has never said "no". They have helped every person I have sent their way either directly or they have found the organization that can help that individual or family.
They continue to go above and beyond for our Veterans and their families.
I am now a sponsor and wish I could give more.
I am now the wife of a combat survivor and rely on the CSAH in many ways.
Blessings to our Combat Survivors and their families.

CSAH is by far the best Veteran based organization out there today. I have been able to refer over two dozen Veterans and their families for assistance, not limited to yet to include: housing assistance, marital issues, PTSD, and much more. I personally had one of their volunteers speak with me during my recovery (which was over 3 years). After my release from the hospital, a long relationship with CSAH started. I now enjoy being a part of client base.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is an amazing organization, that has helped my family immensely. They not only provide emergency assistance, but they also provide an opportunity for the Wounded Veteran, or their caregiver/spouse, to work from home and earn a living. Providing emergency assistance is so vital to our families, but providing an opportunity to establish a new career, can truly change someone's life. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has been an amazing blessing in our lives, and we will be eternally grateful!!

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is a wonderful organization who helps wounded veterans and their families in time of need. They come together and welcome people into their family.

Coalition to support Americas heroes was extremely helpful to my family and I. While hospitalized , they took care of myimmediate financial burden and helped my family and I through a tough time. They were professional and courteous. I highly reccomend this organization!

Warmest regards

T A F

I have witnessed firsthand the inner workings of the organization; their governance and full disclosure, their judicious effort to keep spending to a minimum and to be good stewards of hard earned donations, and most importantly, their altruistic heart to serve America’s disabled veterans. You can feel proud to partner with this organization!

With so many organizations out there claiming to help our veterans, it can be difficult to figure out where your contribution should go. But after spending a significant amount of time with the families served by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, I have no doubts they are the best of the best. While other groups are spending their donors' money to "raise awareness", CSAH goes straight to the families of our wounded vets and gets them whatever help they need. It all starts with helping pay bills like a mortgage, reducing the risk of homeless substantially, but this organization also goes above and beyond to help out vets find new jobs (or jobs for their spouse). I've even seen instances where they offer marriage counseling. Bottom line in this group does whatever is needed to both save and improve the lives of our severely wounded veterans. I give as much and as often as I can, but we all know there is no dollar amount that can be placed on a human life. Thank you CSAH!

The Coalition proves immediate help for immediate needs. I have personally met several of our nation's wounded veterans whose lives have been deeply impacted and benefited by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. Instead of giving away back packs, they cover the necessities like travel for loved one's to be by their spouses side, mortgage payments, diapers, and so many other things. Top notch organization that's doing a lot of good for the wounded veteran community.

The Coalition is a fantastic non-profit that truly helps disabled veterans nationwide. Their programs help avert financial crises and provide new hope for the service members and families in need.

The staff of the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes dedicate their every fiber to improving the lives of wounded veterans who sacrificed so much for our great country.

Neida Sotomeyer was nothing less than amazing from start to finish! The amount of effort she put forth to assist me and my family was unmatched to say the least. The Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes is absolutely AMAZING and they are people of their word! I owe so much to Neida for the selfless service she provided while helping my family and I get back on our feet. Now because of the Coalition, I am able to start on the path to rebuilding my financial situation. Thank you so much!! You guys are a godsend!

They are run by wounded veterans FOR wounded veterans and the ONLY national organization that actually pays the bills for disabled troops who are in financial crisis.

I've seen first hand the amazing things this organization does for our wounded veterans. I've seen the effects of simple gifts on a service members life, all the way up to life saving counseling and most importantly, restoring hope and purpose in not just one person, but the entire family. They walk their talk here, not just a logo on a shirt, but true giving of more than just money.

Hearing Veterans who have served in OEF and OIF give gratitude over receiving financial aid that potentially saved their lives is an incredible experience. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes serves to do just that for Veterans "save their lives" after they have risked their own for our freedoms.

The Coalition is an outstanding organization through and through. I have witnessed their work firsthand at the Road for Recovery Conferences, where dozens of combat-wounded veterans, and their families, spend several days getting one-on-one support, career counseling, networking with fellow injured heroes, life-skills services and more.

I am a proud financial contributor to the Coalition, and I encourage others to do the same.

Wonderful organization who comes to the aid of our service members in need! Outstanding staff who organize and execute an unbelievable week of services and programs for healing within the military community. Road 2 Recovery is a week of military families coming together with employers, community services and federal organizations to make our military families stronger!

I love this organization and how it impacts heroes who have put their lives in harms way for those who love freedom. I've had the opportunity to meet several Veterans who have been helped by this organization. It's one of my favorites and it truly makes a big difference in the lives of those we count on.

IT WAS SO AWESOME!!! The people, the activities, not to mention the food, it was all awesome I loved it I was truly amazed at how much I learned and how many friends I made. AND CASSIDY ROCKED THAT PERFORMANCE!

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes tirelessly provides services for not only military veterans but their entire families including their teens!! No other non profit that I’ve known has shown the military brats as much love and support as this one, as well as out vets and spouses!!

My husband was injured in 2010. Since then the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has helped our family through several different avenues. The Coalition has found a way to help veterans and their caregivers, at the same time allowing us to give back and assist in helping to aid at the same time. It is a unique organization- run by some of the best people I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with! Many of the caregivers and veterans that work for the program are so passionate about what they do, and the mission of the Coalition; they give out of their own pocket when they are able, in efforts to be able to assist and hire more veterans and caregivers. I really can't say enough good things about this organization

Working as a case manager for veterans in Florida, Georgia and the Carolina's I've worked with several staff from the Coalition. They have never let me down when it comes to helping a wounded veteran. I really wish more groups would look at their commitment to Post 9/11 veterans and match it! Keep up the Great work Coalition!

The Coalition's changed a lot of lives. They help absolutely everyone they can with compassion and a team that loves veterans. How many nonprofits have a job offering where veterans or their husband or wife can work from home while the soldier recovers? Only one! They even mail out holiday checks for people who need to buy the basics for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

They have given me hope and a job where I work from home. This job allows me to be home with my wounded warrior and taking care of him. They helped with money for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas. They are amazing people and really do want to help our veterans and their families.

The Coalition has provided a unique opportunity for veterans and their caregivers leaving their branch of Service. They are stepping in and providing not only emergency financial aid, but a community and family that so many are missing when they leave active duty. As the caregiver of a disabled veteran I can not speak highly enough about everything the Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes has done for us. Without them, their great programs, including the Road To Recovery, The Heroes Thanking Heroes Program and The Veterans Circle we would still twisting in the wind trying to navigate our way through post military life.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was there for us during a time of need and I have nothing but good things to say about the wonderful staff. They treated us with the upmost respect and made us feel like family.

The Coalition has been nothing less than amazing. When I got back from Iraq, I was twisting in the wind. I had a house but no furniture, I was alone and hated everyone and trusted no one. My Army Wounded Warrior advocate put me in contact with them and, despite me telling them, in less than polite terms, to go away, they still reached out. From a bed that I still sleep on to actually putting groceries in my fridge, it gave me a start that I used to move forward.

I can't thank them enough. They truly put veterans first which makes sense since most of them are veterans.

Following my retirement from the military amidst a stalled economy, tough job market, chalenging disabilities, a VA health care system unable to keep up with my immeadite needs, and other'civilian life' adjustments;
The Coalition To Salute America's Heroes (CSAH) reached out and inviting my family and I to their Road to Recovery Conference event in Orlando, Florida.

This life changing 4 day event helped 100's of combat wounded Service Members and our family members by offering counseling, job assistance, financial budgeting & support, caregiver support, VA Benefits and entitlements counseling, all inclusive lodging, meals and Disney Park passes, and more.

We departed this event with increased awareness, direction, employment leads, and the confidence knowing that this "group of action" is just a phone call away.

My family and I were so moved by the Coalitions work and offerings, we all started volunteering, and contributing to this meaningful and transparent organization.
Living in Florida, and now working for the VA, I often refer OIF/OEF combat wounded Veterans to CSAH, to 'bridge the gap' where our government agencies are challenged on keeping up the needs of this population.

Just in recent months I have directly witnessed CSAH assisting with foreclosure prevention, residential air conditioner replacement, direct crisis intervention/suicide prevention, and other referrals.

A top tier, small non-profit, Veteran Assistance organization that's making a huge difference in the lives of those they assist......

Greatest help us wounded service members have at our side! Was right there when we needed help after vandals destroyed my vehicle. They saved us!!!! Thank you

An envelope arrived in our office the other day. It had the bulky, tawdry look of junk mail: pink and lavender Easter eggs, a plastic address window and a photo of a young man in fatigue shorts using crutches to stand on his only leg. “Thousands of severely wounded troops are suffering,” it read. “Will you help them this Easter?”

It was a plea for money from the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, one of the worst private charities — but hardly the only — that have been shamefully milking easy cash from the suffering and heartache caused by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

I'm no longer donating to this Organization, Be careful with this Organization.

The Coalition to Salute America's heroes helped my family when we were about to fall apart. My husband was severely injured in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED. Life became very difficult at a rapid speed and I began experiencing depression that could have easily torn apart my family as I was at my breaking point. I was told about the Heroes Thanking Heroes program and this was truly an answer to my prayers. Being able to work from home so that I can still assist my husband with his daily living activities is an opportunity that NO other organization offers our Veterans/Caregivers. I had became so wrapped up in caring for my family that I forgot about myself. I lost communication with those close to me and refused to ask for help. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was there for me in my greatest time of need and continues to be there for my family on a daily basis. I didn't have to ask for assistance because they offered me a part-time job. I've seen first hand the wonderful work/programs that are being offered to our Veterans and I can truly say that my heart is completely with the organization entirely. And what credibility do I have!? I am the proud wife and caregiver of a triple amputee Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. I live the life of a wounded warrior family every second of every day. I stand by my husband proudly which may have not been the outcome had I not found the love, support, and guidance of the wonderful staff with the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes.

I am a caregiver to a wounded marine and the coalition helped my family when we needed it the most. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is a wonderful organization that continues to support wounded veterans and their families. I have been blessed by the Coalition many times over and I can't say enough how much they have helped my family and other families like mine. Thank you for all you have done for us, we are forever grateful.

I'm a veteran who has been honorably discharged and currently facing a financial hardship. I discovered this organization online, and decided to reach out for assistant. i was directed to complete an online application. While filling out the application, the system kept prompting me that I was not eligible because I did not meet ONE OR MORE of the following criteria: *disabled veteran with 30% or more disability rating
*honorable discharge (which I meet)
*service connected injury from OIF/OEF
*facing servere financial hardship (which I meet)

I then called the office to explain to them how the system kept promoting me, and the head of veteran services there kept trying to say that I didn't meet the requirements. After I explained to her that I did meet two of the four requirements, she began to speak to me as if I were a child, not understanding what the website stated. I guess my complaint is, unless you are disabled, or have a service connected injury, you will not be helped from this organization. I wish they'd clear up the miscommunication, and convey that they will only help disabled and service connected veterans only, instead of having other (non disabled) veterans who have served their country as well, waste time trying to find help at a place where they have no intentions to assist.

I was in a process of getting evicted from our apartment and "Coalition support America's heroes" stepped in to assist me and my family, even after that the organization continued to send me and my family cards to let us know that we are in their minds and heart.......truly a great organization that cares those who served

This organization is extremely helpful in regards to veterans needs.

I became aware of Coalition to salute Americans heroes through another Marine Corps veteran that served in Iraq with my husband. At the time I had little hope of receiving any help from any group so when I filled out what I needed to fill out, I didn't expect much to come out of it. However much to my surpise it didn't take much time for them to answer me back and help in the way that they did. This group was amazing back then and continue to be amazing to this day by thier continue help. My family and I thank them from the bottom of all our hearts.

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes helped our family with holiday gift cards for family meals. They have also helped several friends with emergency funds to get food, keep electricity on and supply basic needs when unexpected expenses arose. They also give free educational resources for Vets and caregivers that might not otherwise be available.

We are parents of a wounded warrior and Coalition To Salute America's Heroes is helping us with a gift of plane tickets to go see our wounded warrior. He was wounded during a deployment and it has been a year now for his recovery.It has been a long road with struggles and many tears. We are so excited to get to see him and his family! If it wasn't for this organization and their gift, we wouldn't be able to see him! We have a few things planned for this family visit. The biggest thing being a visit to an aquarium and down to the simple thing of a family cooked meal and spending time with each other. We can't wait to hug and kiss all of them!
We want to give a big "THANK YOU" to this organization for their generous gift because we now get to spend time as a FAMILY!

The Coalition is an amazing group, they have helped my family in so many ways. There are no words to describe how wonderful they have been to us and all the work they continue to do for our wounded and their family's. CSAH is a true blessing!!

My husband is a wounded soldier and we was told hero miles no longer helps out if at a duty station for a long period of time with that being said this organization came to the rescue and helped provide my in laws tickets to come and visit us. Without this help they wouldn't have been able to come visit and the process of him getting out is taking a while and it means so much to have this help in these circumstances. We appreciate it and will forever be grateful. Thank you!

When my family was in its greatest moment of need, the Coalition were one of the few organizations that helped us. Despite being a homeless family of four, every other veteran charity turned us away for one reason or another. The Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes stepped up and gave us what we needed to get our car repaired and helped us move. Between the support of the Reno HUDVASH program and the Coalition, my family is now doing very well and my wife is now at the height of her career just 18 months later!

Years ago I needed a bit of help and I received it! Amazing service !@

I am a 100% disabled combat veteran. Going from active duty to medically retired has been tough with many issues not only with health care but receiving income as well. There have been times that my wife and I were worried about how we were going to be able to even stay in our home not to mention feed us and our children. With no place left to turn, I started doing research into organizations that financially help disabled veterans and I found the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes. I signed up and I shall be very blunt here, THEY SAVED MY HOME, ALLOWED ME TO FEED MY CHILDREN AND BROUGHT DOWN MY WIFE AND I's STRESS TO A POINT IN WHICH WE FELT LIKE WE WERE ACTUALLY GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS SITUATION!!! I have heard that there are people out there that have been saying negative remarks against the Coalition and this upsets me. If not for the people who make up the Coalition, I seriously doubt that we would have made it with our sanity in tact. There heartfelt eagerness to help wounded veterans, at least for me, gave me hope that there WERE people out there who wished to do what they could to ensure we did not lose everything. I am still experiencing all sorts of problems with my pay and benefits through the government and Army as I can never count on a set amount I shall be receiving at the end of each month yet knowing there is an organization out there like the Coalition gives me peace of mind. The Coalition is a God send and I cannot express in words the appreciation I have for this entity. If I ever get into the position to be able to donate, the Coalition shall be the first organization I donate to. If you wish to support a group of people who tend to the needs of wounded veterans then look no farther than the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes. They are in a class all their own and deserve nothing but gratitude and respect for what they accomplish on a daily basis.

Wounded Infantry Officer 101st Airborne (Air Assault)

While my family and I were fighting the VA for my benefits and entitlements, we fell way behind on our bills because of lack of income from me not being able to work do to my combat injuries. I reached out to the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes and they answered the call. They assisted by communicating with my VA social worker and help us greatly not with desperately needed help with our rent and utilities but also moral support as well. We are forever greatful for the help we had gotten in our darkest hour.

When I returned home from Iraq in 2005, it seemed everything that could happened did, and not in a good way. The Coalition to Salute American Heroes was there for me when I needed their assistance the most and I cannot thank them enough. They still check on my well-being to this day. There are so many groups that say they will assist you, but this is one that proves it time and time again. Thank you CTSAH!

I'm the mother of a wounded veteran who needed help with car repairs so he could get back and forth to the Doctors. They were great to work with and handle the situation very efficiently. Thank you so much!!!!

Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has been a family of individuals that are more than just Big-Hearted, they are my extended family. From the time that I receives their phone call they instantaneously became my family, they have been a blessing ever since. Coalition to Salute America's Heroes helped my family and I in our time of need and has also been a blessing when we have not been in need. They have given me an opportunity to push myself harder and to make a better life for my family. Everyone that I have met through the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes have been amazing. They are caring, loving, and most important...involved. They have been giving me a better insight for living and living within my means as I battle my disabilities. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has been such a blessing, I thank each and everyone in the organization for being kind and loving towards my family and myself. I thank God for bringing them into our lives. Tje Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was the first organization that helped me with obtaining a job within the organization when I needed an income to support my family (2011). They have been with us every step of the way. They are part of my family.


God bless you and America,
Harrison Manyoma
U.S. Army (SGT) retired
Purple Heart ( July 04 )

This is a great organization that has helped my family with part time employment through their Heroes Thanking Heroes program

Their brochures are full of manipulation, designed to appeal to your 'patriotism.' They have a contest with the idea of sending them money and why you should. Why would you want to send anything to a group of people that support themselves under the pretense of helping maimed war heroes? charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12314

Be careful with this organization. Last year they raised over $15MM but spent only $2MM of that on direct grants to veterans. Their CEO makes over $200K, and they spend over $1MM on fundraising consultants, $2MM on printing and $3MM on premiums (whatever that is). Like many veteran's organizations, unfortunately, this organization seems more interested in lining the pockets of its consultants than helping the target audience.

We are grateful to have this opportunity and are pleased we could offer a little more exposure to the CSAH through this contest. Please let us know what other info you need from us to proceed with the tickets. Also, if there is any way we can help the Coalition, please let us know.

Thank you very much for the thoughtful and generous check from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. My wife and I are both wounded warriors but I consider myself more of a caregiver to her (she is 100% disabled). Your check encouraged us to leave our home and eat a great dinner in public. This was a big accomplishment for us. Thanks for all that you do.

We received a gift card to provide our family with a Thanksgiving Meal. This is such a kind gesture to support us during the holidays. We are so grateful for your amazing gift. It is so nice to be remembered and the beautiful card brought tears to my eyes. I appreciate all you have done to support the wounded warrior community. Thank you.

We recently attended a road to recovery conference and it helped us tremendously. My husband is 100% disabled from the Army due to the injuries sustained in Iraq. CASH does amazing work. If you have it in your heart to donate, please donate to the coalition.

We stayed at Boulder Crest last year and were given gift cards , because of this generosity our family had an amazing New Years holiday dinner. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

My husband and I recently attended A Road to Recovery conference and were so overwhelmed with the generosity of this organization! We have been struggling with the VA Medical services for the past 8 years and we found great hope in learning resources that are there for both of us.
At the conference my husband was able to connect with other Vets like him, and hear their stories and how they cope and navigate not only the VA system but daily life. I was also able to learn from the caregiver/spouse side of things how to help and cope too.

Because of the financial gift we received from the Coalition, we will be able to spend time with family, over the Holidays! We are so Thankful to those who donate and make this possible!

I was also impressed to learn that when donations are collected that over 90% goes to support the veterans. (I believe it was 97%). There are not very many organizations that can say the same!

Thank you!

Coalition to salute americas heroes was very generous to the Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court. They provided each participant with a holiday gift card. It was so uplighting for the veterans.

CSAH is Amazing!!!! Our family went to R2R in 2013, everyone was helpful and truly cared about the problems we were facing. They help when you need it, we had to make an unexpected move and they helped us. Holidays they are there for the families with gift cards. They never make you feel bad for asking for help. This is the 1st organization that I recommend to any wounded warrior/family that needs help. They go above and beyond. Ten Stars!!!!

My elderly (and slightly senile) brother gets begging mail from this non-tax paying organization almost weekly. He had a career in the military and the organization is capitzlising on getting as much of his hard earned money as they can. They send glossy begging letters and cheap gifts to squeeze out funds from these poor ex-servicemen. I researched this non-tax paying enterprise and found that in 2013 very little of the millions donated goes to help servicemen and women. Most money goes to the fund raising companies they employ and into their own pockets. (see Charity Watch) We have emailed and demanded they take our personal details off their database. It will be interesting to see if they do it. They are targeting the elderly, especially retired military, and taking advantage of them, preying on their patriotism and senility.

This organization stepped in and helped my family when we needed it the most.

This Organization has been a life savor to us and other caregivers of disabled Veterans.

This is a very solid group. I struggle with people who continue to dreg up the past without looking at the great things this group does EVERY DAY.

Look at their Facebook page or talk to the countless families they help. I am a believer and a supporter!

The current Chairman, was the Treasurer when Chapin was running the organization back in 2007. When the Board tried to fire Chapiin, the current CEO came to his defense. The Leadership was fired and Board members forced to resign. The Current CEO played a key role in protecting Chapin and voted to remove the very folks trying to remove Chapin and straighten out the organization. Now the Treasurer from 2007 is the current CEO.

CSAH is a great organization my husband is a ww and a Purple Heart recipient, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and the coalition stepped in to help with are move and paid for our deposit and first months rent so we could get closer to family on the east coast, they call and ask if we are doing well, and if we need anything this organization is wonderful, not only do they provide financial help, but help in any other way possible, they are great!

I cannot say as for the last administration, I felt compelled to share our experience of The Coalition to Salute American Heroes. From the moment we were introduced to the organization they were nothing but genuinely concerned for my husband, who was wounded in Afghanistan, and our family. They provided us with an opportunity we would otherwise never would have been able to experience. It was a gift and we thank the Coalition to Salute American Heroes and all those that donate. It is unfortunate that those running the organization, allegedly, misused funds. As a recipient, my husband and i can say that the new management are wonderful and have help others not just us that we know, Please, if your are considering donating, call them, find out how they spend their money, and ask the questions you would like to know. I know they would be happy to help you. Thanks to all for listening.

Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes made an unauthorized charge of $60 to my credit card.
When I called the organization they said they would investigate this charge and get back to me and they never did! Finally, the credit card company said they would refund the money, but now I need to wait the one to two month investigation period.

The CTSAH has been doing some great work lately. They have undergone a leadership change and are generous with their money. Their activities include helping Military Posts wounded warrior projects with books and support. They have a large project at Walt Disney Florida every year, work with different org to help fund activities for wounded warriors like turkey and deer hunts, back stage pass to see rock stars, Nascar meet the drivers and many others.

The CSAH has a history that the is old news. Over the last 18 months there has been a 100% change in leadership and board. All 990s are on their web page as well as an independent audit. Not too many charities can boast a 65% return to programs. Don't let issues with past continue to linger. This is a worthwhile organization.

As a vet with concerns for scams I checked the IRS990 for this organization. President got 362,000 1n 2011. Income over 16 million, a small fraction of which goes to vets, while 6 million was spent on mailings out of 8 million for all "program expenses"...where does the rest go?

After reading so many negative comments, where there is smoke, there reakky is fire! The computer world is doing us in. I must receive a mailing froom CSAH twice a month. It's on automatic mailing! If they send a nickel or a dollar to everyone they mail to, they are p..sing away a ton on $. With Mr. Chapin in trouble, I feel we are being bulldozed and this organization should be wiped out and not be allowed to draw on the innocent elderly who are in the firing line of solicitations. I firmly believe it falls into the SCAM category. Shame on them!!!! Get them out of business!

I recently learned that this organization is on of the many that use the funds to line the pockets of the president. They've appeared before congress. They use the donations to solicit additional funds by sending pricey packages with money enclosed. I will never donate to this organization again. I had my own suspicions but after a google search I was appalled at all the reviews. Not to mention thir failure to comply with the BBB.

The Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes is by far one of the biggest blessings in our lives!! They have done so much to help our family!! My husband was injured (nearly lost his life) in the war in Iraq and our family came on some very hard financial times, the coalition stepped up and paid an unbelievable amount of bills ALL that we had due and past due! Over $10,000! Gave us our lives back!! After doing all of that they then sent us a $500 gift card!! The BLESSINGS they given us can NOT be put into words!! I will never stop singing the praises of THE COALITION TO SALUTE AMERICA'S HEROES!! Thank you for all you do to help those who put their life on the line to protect our freedom!!!

I don't know everything there is to know about Coalition to Support America's Heroes, but I do know they have been a great help to my family. My Partner is a Combat Vet. They repaired his vehicle for free, would've cost $2500. They also sent money for Thanksgiving & Christmas. We are in a financial slump right now so this charity has been such a blessing to us. Again, I don't know the ins and outs of how they operate, but we are grateful for their work.

I am a disabled vet. About a year ago I fell into unexpected financial hardships. My truck was DEAD and i had no idea what i was going to do or how i was going to go to work every day. The coalition to salute americas heroes helped me pay for needed repairs on my vehicle, allowing me to continue living my life w/out having to stress about logistics. I am still pleasantly surprised at the speed of which my "claim" was processed, and by the help i received from the representatives i spoke to over the phone . 2 days after i contacted the coalition to salute americas heroes, my truck was back on the road and I was back to work. Thanks again guys. You truly made a difference in my life, for which I am very thankful.

If you think that this 1 organization is a scam I can give you the names of several more. The biggest problem in this country right now is the fact that senior citizens are preyed upon by these people and when they give, they get more responses to give more. I have a family member in an AFC with dementia who prior to living there wrote literally thousands of dollars worth of checks to these kinds of 'charities.' She practically blew through her savings and was basically told by the USPS in her town that she had to figure something else with her mail because the volume of mail was so overwhelming they couldn't put it in her PO box. When I changed her address she continues to get mail, albeit not the volume she was receiving. When I checked in to this I found out that there are lists of names out there being sold on the open market for a price. I just want someone to tell me how we can stop this. Thanks for the time.