Avet Project is an amazing organization. From Kim and Garren to all volunteers we have met, they are all committed to truly help the community. My husband was active duty for 30 years. I do not remember ever encountering a nonprofit with such dedication for veterans as Avet Project. They are unmatched. We were blessed and honored to participate in one of the retreats they had organized. We love Avet Project and now we get excited when we have a chance to volunteer and be part of their mission. Keep on shining your light Avet Project!!!!!!!
It's been awful. The executive director has never served in military and they attack veterans and charities that they don't agree with on social media and in community. The posts on FB attacking other charities are rude and unprofessional and driven by the Executive Director Kim Cone. From WWP to housing for veterans they use social media to share distain for other programs in community and country...Why attack others helping veterans if you never served as the executive director ? They also copy others missions and programs in community with $$ being top focus. Its a local kinda thinking and they are not about vets but about how they look good and donations.
I first was introduced to AVET when my mother passed away. Apparently, she had done some volunteering with AVET. Kim and Garren brought TONS of food to us while we were in Florida for the funeral. They gave us lawyer contacts to help with estate matters, and Garren also officiated part of the funeral service. They also sent help when it was time to load the uhaul to come back to IL. I wish we had a group like AVET here in Illinois!! I am amazed at all they do for veterans and families. We sent all memorials to AVET and I will continue to be an active supporter and donor even from thousands of miles away! Thank you Kim and Garren!