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Base Camp United Foundation Approved for $1,000 Walmart Spark Good Grant We’re excited to share that Base Camp United Foundation has been approved for a $1,000 Walmart Spark Good Local Grant from Facility #8269! This support will help us continue serving homeless and at-risk veterans and their families through essential supplies, community outreach, and connections to resources. As an Army veteran and the foundation’s founder, I know that service doesn’t end when the uniform

Financial Algorithms, Financial Grief, Leadership, and Moving From Survival to Purpose By Willie G. Smith When the Wall Street Trapper took the stage at Good Soil Forum 2026, I expected to hear about investing. Stocks. Markets. Building wealth. Maybe some investment strategies. That's not where he went. Instead, he told the audience that he came to “disrupt your current financial algorithm.” That got my attention. Because before talking about what we should do with money, he

As we enter October 2026, the year isn't over—but this is a good time to look at how far Basecamp United Foundation has come. We began the year with a straightforward mission: support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families through outreach, resources, guidance, and referrals. We're still a growing nonprofit. We don't have a multimillion-dollar budget or a massive staff. What we do have is a commitment to veterans and a determination to build an organization capable

The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce held its 81st Annual Dinner on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center. The formal evening brought attention to the leadership, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community spirit that continue to move Arlington forward. This year’s theme, Ignition Point, celebrated the moment when potential becomes progress. Every successful business, nonprofit initiative, community partnership, and bold new vent

The Newson Family Legacy Arrives September 7, 2026 A Legacy Written. A History Preserved. I am proud to announce the official release of my new book, The Newson Family Legacy: The Newson, Price, and Smith Family Story Before, During, and After Jim Crow, on September 7, 2026. This book represents years of family research, personal reflection, historical records, photographs, newspaper articles, military documents, census records, marriage records, and stories passed down throu

More than apparel—it’s a mission you can wear. 🇺🇸 Every Basecamp United Foundation purchase helps us raise awareness and support homeless and at-risk veterans with dignity, essential supplies, and connections to valuable resources. Stand up for those who served. Shop now and wear the mission. 🛒 Shop: basecampunitedfoundation.org #BasecampUnitedFoundation #WearTheMission #SupportOurVeterans #VeteranSupport #HomelessVeterans #VeteransHelpingVeterans #ArlingtonTX #DFWVeterans

For decades, asbestos was prized by the military for its fire resistance and durability. As a result, service members across Navy vessels, Army barracks, Air Force, and Marine Corps facilities worked in environments where asbestos dust was common. Navy veterans face the highest risk due to the concentration of asbestos products in ship engine rooms, boiler spaces, piping insulation, and quarters, though vehicle mechanics, pipefitters, and demolition crews on bases were also e

In this Member Spotlight, Bryan Weatherford talks with Willie Smith of Base Camp United Foundation about his mission to support homeless veterans through outreach, hygiene kits, community partnerships and housing initiatives. Willie shares how his military background and years working with veterans inspired him to launch the foundation and why the organization's "No One Left Behind" initiative continues to guide its work today. "When you step forward, but you still look behin

In this Member Spotlight, Bryan Weatherford talks with Willie Smith of Base Camp United Foundation about his mission to support homeless veterans through outreach, hygiene kits, community partnerships and housing initiatives. Willie shares how his military background and years working with veterans inspired him to launch the foundation and why the organization's "No One Left Behind" initiative continues to guide its work today. "When you step forward, but you still look behin

How Faith, Service, and Community Can Restore Hope There are moments in life that test everything you believe about yourself. Moments when pain feels heavier than purpose. Moments when trauma, loss, disappointment, or struggle try to convince you that your story is over. For many veterans and individuals facing hardship, those moments are not temporary — they become daily battles. Behind the uniforms, the smiles, and the silence are real people fighting invisible wars. PTSD.

We're excited to share some incredible news with our community in this latest nonprofit vlog *! We received a $1,000 Spark Good Local Grant from our local Walmart, which is fantastic news for our mission. This grant will directly support our Base Camp Initiative program, helping us expand our efforts to serve veterans and their families with much-needed community support. This segment also covers **what is a grant* and provides nonprofit advice for others looking to secure

Every night in the United States, more than 37,000 veterans find themselves without a safe place to call home. These men and women once...