Post-Service Challenges

Across the country, thousands of veterans who once wore the uniform now face a painful reality: homelessness. Some sleep in their cars. Others move from couch to couch. Too many are forgotten. But in North Idaho, one military wife decided that “forgotten” was no longer acceptable. A Mission Born from Service Amanda Yount is more than a nonprofit founder—she’s a military spouse, the daughter and sister of Army veterans, and the wife of a U.S. Marine. Service runs through her f

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

Today I visited the JRB Fort Worth Commissary to do a little shopping, and I saw something that really touched my heart at the checkout counter. They had pre-assembled food boxes available for customers to purchase, and every box bought is donated to service members in need. It was simple, it was practical, and it was powerful. Because this is the giving season—and because it helped solidify my mission with Basecamp United Foundation —I decided to step up and help. I purchase

The Unseen Struggles of Veterans