How we support veterans

Education & Career

Sentinel Scholars Initiative

Annual merit and need-based scholarships for veterans and first responders pursuing higher education or technical certifications.

• •Priority consideration for dependents of Gold Star families and service-disabled veterans
• •Focus areas: Data science, cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, public administration
• •Partnerships with accredited institutions nationwide
• •Average award: $2,500 - $10,000 per recipient

Outcomes

Goal: 150 scholarships in Year 1

Target: 90%+ graduation rate

Target: 85% employed within 6 months

Certification Programs

Tech Readiness Track

Free or subsidized enrollment in short-term certification programs preparing veterans for careers in the digital economy.

• •Industry certifications: AWS, Oracle, CompTIA, PMP
• •Mentorship and job placement support via VALORtech.AI partners
• •Apprenticeship programs with real-world experience
• •Remote and in-person options available

Outcomes

Goal: 100 certifications in Year 1

Target: Meaningful salary increase

Direct pathway to employment

Emergency Relief

GuardianWatch Emergency Fund

Rapid-deployment microgrants to assist with housing stability, medical expenses, transportation, or funeral costs.

• •Microgrants typically $500 - $3,000
• •48-hour average response time
• •Built-in referral pipeline to national veteran support programs
• •Disaster-specific relief campaigns during emergencies

Outcomes

Goal: $250K distributed in Year 1

Goal: 200 families assisted in Year 1

98% of funds go directly to recipients

Mental Health & Support

SixStrong Transition & Resilience

Peer-led support for mental health, transition to civilian life, and substance recovery programs.

• •Peer-led group support sessions
• •Faith-based and secular retreat options
• •Workshops for families of veterans and first responders
• •Career counseling and job placement assistance

Outcomes

Goal: 300 individuals served in Year 1

Goal: 6 retreat events in Year 1

Growing peer support network

Legacy Giving

Memorial Endowment Circle

Named endowments to honor fallen heroes or retired veterans through perpetual scholarships and ceremonial events.

• •Long-term legacy funds in honor of fallen heroes
• •Perpetual scholarships tied to honoree names
• •Ceremonial events and annual recognition
• •Tax-advantaged giving options

Outcomes

Perpetual impact

Named recognition

Legacy preservation