Patti Patton-Bader founded Soldiers' Angels in 2003 when her oldest son, Staff Sergeant Brandon Varn, was deployed in Iraq.
Background. Guardian Angel is comprised of Combat Rescue Officers, Pararescuemen, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialists and uniquely trained support personnel dedicated to the Air Force core function of Personnel Recovery.
Soldier On was established in 2012 by John Bale, Dr Danielle Clout and Cavin Wilson, following the death of a friend on deployment in Afghanistan. The aim of this new not-for-profit organisation was to support Defence personnel injured physically or psychologically in the line of duty.
Amy Palmer, President and CEO - Soldiers' Angels.
Patti Patton-Bader founded Soldiers' Angels in 2003 when her oldest son, Staff Sergeant Brandon Varn, was deployed in Iraq.
Accredited Charity Soldiers' Angels meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Soldiers' Angels provides more food exclusively to Veterans than any other organization in the United States. Through monthly drive-through food distributions in six cities, Soldiers' Angels is able to get fresh groceries into the hands of the Service Members and Veterans who need it most.
IRS Status Therefore, donations may be tax-deductible and eligible for employer matching funds, if applicable. Consult your tax adviser for more information. (Click here for current IRS Determination Letter). To view Soldiers' Angels on the IRS website, click here and search for the EIN 20-0583415.
How to be supportive: Expect that finding the new normal will take time. During the time away, the soldier has changed. Refrain from playing down problems or needs that emerge. Seek help from a member of the clergy, mental health professionals, or trusted family members if issues are difficult to talk about.
It's easy. You simply click the button requesting to adopt, we will send you a single form to fill out and return. You will have your soldier the same day. (usually within an hour).