- Become a Student AmbassadorWounded Warrior Project (WPP) provides lifesaving services to veterans who’ve incurred a physical or mental injury, illness or wound since the September 11 attacks, and in 2020, launched a student ambassador program called Honor Their Courage. Kids in kindergarten through 12th grades and their teachers can register their school or classroom to access to educational resources and help raise awareness for the nonprofit and its cause.WPP also accepts in-kind donations of gift cards (to restaurants and clothing and grocery stores), office supplies, yoga mats, jump ropes, supplies for recreational activities like fishing trips, among other items.2. Share Their StoriesThe U.S. Congress-founded Veterans History Project is an ongoing archive of first-hand accounts of American veterans who served, in any capacity, in major conflicts and wars of the past century. To help ensure that these oral histories are not lost to the passing of time, you can download a kit that will assist you in conducting an interview with a veteran family member (such as elderly grandparents) or another a local service member and submit their oral history to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center.3. Join a Charity Walk/RunShow up for military families by showing up in-person for the Travis Manion Foundation‘s 9/11 Heroes Run each year in Dallas-Fort Worth. Wounded Warriors Project hosts their own Carry Forward 5K, which you can join in-person in select cities throughout the year, or sign up with the virtual option to walk/run your own neighborhood at any time. For local charity runs and other family fun events, visit dfwchild.com/calendar.4. Help Kids Who are HurtingSnowball Express, which children who’ve lost their parents on active duty since 9/11, is one of many projects of the Gary Sinise Foundation, headed by the namesake actor. Snowball Express offers year-round support and activities to help these kids bond together, create happy memories and work through the grief that has disrupted their lives. You and your family can donate to Snowball Express to help the nonprofit treat 1,750-plus family members to a five-day trip to Disney World, typically held every December.5. Give to Local Homeless VetsHomelessness is disproportionately high among veterans. Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas (HVSD) is a volunteer-driven organization that helps local vets and their families climb out of homelessness into independent living. HVSD most often needs in-kind donations for hygiene items and clothing, especially winter clothing like sweatshirts, coats and hats. (See the full wish list and Amazon wish list here.) So take your family shopping, or team up with a few other families to make a day of it. Then contact HVSD to arrange pick-up, or drop off your donations at the Veterans Resource Center (4900 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas). Due to COVID-19 precautions, HVSD only accepts new items. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MIGHTY OAKS AND OUR PROGRAMS CLICK HERE!