Upload
others
View
0
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Supporting a Dog Bomb Detection Squad in IraqTo help root out the remnants of ISIS and clear war-ravaged northern Iraq of mines and unexploded bombs, Spirit of America partnered with US Army soldiers to outfit the Kurdish Peshmerga’s K-9 bomb disposal squad with lifesaving protective equipment and metal detectors, and life-sustaining food and medicine.
Responding to a Terrorist Attack on a US Base To help sustain critical security and stability missions 24 hours after an Al Shabaab terrorist attack on a US base in Somalia, Spirit of America supplied lifesaving trauma kits and medical supplies to preserve the lives and limbs of local partners working alongside US Special Operations Forces.
Preventing Gang Recruitment through JobsTo help prevent the recruitment of vulnerable youth by gangs and narcotraffickers throughout Central America, Spirit of America worked alongside US Marines deployed to Guatemala to support vocational training programs, supplying equipment to support an automotive mechanic course to provide legitimate job opportunities.
Halting the Spread of ISIS in the PhilippinesTo help restore basic services and build trust with a vulnerable community previously displaced by ISIS in the southern Philippines, Spirit of America worked with US Special Operations Forces and their Filipino partners to repair a water pump to provide clean, potable water to locals.
No endorsement of Spirit of America by the Dept. of Defense, Dept. of State or their personnel is intended or implied.
1,100PROJECTS
76COUNTRIES
16,000DONORS
$32MTOTAL DONATIONS
Spirit of America directly contributes to the safety and success of American servicemembers and diplomats on the front lines.
"Spirit of America is agile. It is responsive. It has truly saved lives.It has been worth its weight in gold to us.”
General Jim Mattis, US Marine Corps, Retired
SPIRIT OF AMERICA is a privately-funded 501c3 nonprofitfounded in 2003. We are supported entirely by private contributions from citizens, foundations and businesses. We do not receive, and would not accept, government funding. Since our founding, 80% of our expenditures have been used for program expenses.
PROGRAMEXPENSES: 80%
MANAGEMENT &GENERAL: 10%
FUNDRAISING: 10%
SPIRIT OF AMERICA3033 WILSON BLVD. , SUITE 700ARLINGTON, VA 22201+1 .57 1 .970.1370SPIRITOFAMERICA .ORG
ADVISORY BOARD*
FINANCIALS
HON. GEORGE P. SHULTZFormer Secretary of State
HON. JEH JOHNSONFormer Secretary of Homeland Security
AMBASSADOR RICK BARTONDepartment of State, Retired
AMBASSADOR BARBARA BODINEDepartment of State, Retired
AMBASSADOR RONALD NEUMANNDepartment of State, Retired
GENERAL PHILIP BREEDLOVEUS Air Force, Retired
GENERAL JAMES JONESUS Marine Corps, Retired
LT. GEN. DAN ‘FIG’ LEAFUS Air Force, Retired
LT. GEN. H.R. MCMASTERUS Army, Retired
LT. GEN. LARRY NICHOLSONUS Marine Corps, Retired
REAR ADMIRAL BRIAN LOSEYUS Navy, Retired
HON. JOSEPH FELTER
HON. MICHÈLE FLOURNOY
DR. NADIA SCHADLOW
DR. KORI SCHAKE
* Partial list
GENERAL STANLEY MCCHRYSTALUS Army, Retired
ADMIRAL ERIC OLSONUS Navy, Retired
GENERAL JAY PAXTONUS Marine Corps, Retired
GENERAL GORDON SULLIVANUS Army, Retired
ADMIRAL KURT TIDDUS Navy, Retired
LT. GEN. CHARLES CLEVELANDUS Army, Retired
LT. GEN. BEN HODGESUS Army, Retired
PATRIOTISM WITHOUT POLITICSSpirit of America is citizens serving the nation, committed to America’s values and ideals, working together, and doing our part to support the country and those who serve it.
NOT NEUTRALMost organizations that provide assistance overseas are neutral. As a matter of principle and doctrine, they will not directly support US personnel. Spirit of America is not neutral. We take the side of America’s troops and diplomats. We only provide assistance in support of their safety and success, and the local people and partners they seek to help. We are also not political. We take no position on policy or politics: when America’s men and women are sent to serve abroad, we support them, and help them return safely and proud of their success.
"In situations that require speed and audacity, Spirit of America has proven it can andwill help our forces answer an emerging need in order to prevent a crisis.”
Admiral Eric T. Olson, US Navy, Retired
“Spirit of America brings all the nation’s strength together and focuses it at the point of need.” General Stanley McChrystal, US Army, Retired