The 50/50 Raffle on Sunday, November 1st will benefit military charities, including six separate organizations that assist in the Pittsburgh area and nationwide.
Those charities include Adventures in Training with a Purpose, Folds of Honor, TAPS, Gunny's Ridge, Guardian Angels Medical Dog Service and the Pittsburgh Fisher House.
Adventures in Training with a Purpose was started by Steelers four-time Super Bowl champ Jon Kolb, who served in the Army National Guard. ATP is focused on improving the lives of men and women who served in the military through purposeful training in an effort to empower them and provide them the freedom to move and perform daily tasks on their own.
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor awarded nearly 86,000 scholarships totaling over $400 million.
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is dedicated to empowering veterans, first responders, and individuals with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs that help people regain independence and improve their quality of life. The service dogs are trained to assist with a range of conditions, including PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), mobility challenges, seizure and diabetic disorders, and hearing impairments.
Gunny's Ridge is a Pittsburgh area organization that empowers veterans and first responders through life-enriching programs, building a thriving community focused on trust, respect and shared experiences.
The Pittsburgh Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for the families of veterans who are receiving medical care in the region. Located near major medical facilities, the House allows families to stay close to their loved ones during treatment without the burden of hotel costs or long commutes.
