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- EIN 46-3280693
- (319) 826-2010
- 4001 Center Point Rd Ne Cedar Rapids IA 52402-6406 USA
- www.usfreedomfoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Personal Social Services
Mission: The freedom foundation serves many needs of active duty, reserve and honorably discharged military veterans. We provide a place for veterans to interact with fellow veterans and share in the camaraderie that they have shared while proudly serving our country. We diligently work within our organization and other organizations to assist veterans with lodging, food, transportation, financial and physical/mental medical assistance. Our center provides a resource center and guidance to navigate the best path for our individuals' needs. We strive to create close interpersonal relationships, trust and an emotional safety net with all of our veterans.
Programs: Veterans emergeny assistance program: veterans receive financial assistance for rent(s) due to prevent eviction from their dwelling, home mortgage payments, dwelling utilities, emergency medical transporation, auto repairs, storage rental unit fees, emergency transportation, service animal medical needs, home repairs, auto insurance, auto loan payments, telephone bills, auto recovery, emergency clothing (winter coat) purchases and other financial needs. During 2017, this program provided emergency assistance for medical, transportation, and housing needs to 420 veterans.
veterans food pantry & lunch program: veterans receive food throughout the year through meals served as well as delivery of food pantry items to individuals that may have medical or mental health issues. During 2017, the food pantry program served 2,516 veterans meals through the veteran's lunch program, 1,657 veterans received goods from the food pantry, and the foundation delivered meals weekly to 12 veterans.
veterans shelter program: veterans are provided a hotel room, a free daily breakfast, free haircuts, transportation and access to clothes washing and dryer machines. Veterans must be actively seeking employment if unemployed, actively searching for permanent housing and attend all medical and counseling appointments. During 2017, 40 veterans received housing and 31 veterans were provided a hotel room.
veterans clothing program: the foundation provides clothing items to veterans in need. During 2017, a total of 516 clothing items were provided to veterans.