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I Carried the Cross Foundation is a vital 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that attempts to moderate the negative impacts of apathy and lack of available services on the veteran population across the US. Our organization’s projects, implemented by a well-trained staff, offer many opportunities for the reduction of depravity and poverty through needed human services and the documentation of veteran’s stories. Supporting the development of mind, body, and soul, I Carried the Cross Foundation provides as many individuals as possible with a thorough foundation for future success.
Mission: To serve those that have served our country using the Christian principles upon which our country was founded without compromise.
Recognizing the needs that exist among our target population, I Carried the Cross Foundation’s staff provides individuals with a variety of social services programs that focuses on individual empowerment. Throughout implementation of the proposed activities, our organization will continue to address the needs of our target communities, to brighten lives, and to assist each participant achieve their personal goals. The organization’s objectives are accomplished by implementation of stimulating activities and materials that are organized around a well-developed prospectus
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Services and Support for our Veteran and current Service Men and Women and their Families
Claim Filing Assistance and Support
Housing Assistance and Support
Educational Assistance and Support
Employment Assistance and Support
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It is the mission of I Carried the Cross Foundation to show support for our American veterans, as well as our current service men, women, and their families. Our organization accomplishes this objective by bringing like minded organizations together in an easily accessible manner so that our veterans may better utilize the benefits and programs, both government- sponsored and private, currently in place. Our representatives continually seek out and develop programs designed to meet the needs of those utilizing our services.
In a continuing effort to serve the needs of our communities by bringing together organizations that serve our veterans, serviceman, and woman, it is our aspiration to promote The American Legion. Congress chartered and incorporated The American Legion in 1919 as a patriotic veteran organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion is committed to mentoring activities and the sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
In contrast to other veteran’s organization, the American Legion offers a number of local programs and activities that strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Our organization’s goal is to have an I Carried the Cross Foundation volunteer in every American Legion post across the country to advocate for the needs of the people that have served and the ones that are currently serving this great country. We will promote the American Legion, the Son of the American Legion, and the Auxiliary membership by bringing servicemen and women, both past and present, through their front doors and educating them on the benefits they are qualified to receive from the American Legion, additional nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and I Carried the Cross Foundation.
To assist servicemen and women, both past and present, the organization will research and identify nonprofit organizations and government agency programs that assist veterans, current servicemen and women, and their families. Our representatives will create a database of such organizations and government programs that will include their required qualifications and application processes. I Carried the Cross Foundation’s volunteers stationed in American Legion posts throughout the country will assist individuals in identifying the services they need and applying for said services.
Our secondary mission is to document our American Veterans’ stories to preserve American history, promote patriotism and honor, and increase public awareness that “Freedom Isn’t Free”. Using the American Legion, AMVet, VFWs, VA, Veterans’ Hospitals, and other veteran organizations, we will identify veterans who wish to tell their stories.

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I Carried the Cross Foundation is a vital 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that attempts to moderate the negative impacts of apathy and lack of available services on the veteran population across the US. Our organization’s projects, implemented by a well-trained staff, offer many opportunities for the reduction of depravity and poverty through needed human services and the documentation of veteran’s stories. Supporting the development of mind, body, and soul, I Carried the Cross Foundation provides as many individuals as possible with a thorough foundation for future success.

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Through this program, we hope to prevent veterans from becoming homeless or to remove them from homelessness. The organization will either purchase available houses or accept donated houses in need of renovation. We will recruit veterans and service personnel to employ them to work on renovating such properties. Once the home renovations are complete, we will provide housing to veterans and veteran families in need of assistance in order to get back on their feet.

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I Carried The Cross Foundation is currently renovating an assisted living home location to provide affordable Housing for veterans. The necessary renovations include upgrading the electrical system, re-flooring, building and painting walls, adding new furniture, repairing the septic system, renovation and repairing the basement converting it into a fully equipped Rehabilitation/workout and fitness training facility, building a veterans’ Memorial, an RV park, a greenhouse, a fishing pond and barns. We need your help.

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We are hosting a Fundraising electronics drive event, if you have old electronics and or wiring that you would like to donate we will be happy to pick them up or you can drop them off at our location and in return we will send you a tax contribution letter. We are excepting all different types of electronics, including, mp3 players, digital cameras, calculators, gaming systems, Blu-Ray players, camcorders, camera Lenses, computers, laptops, digital cameras, external hard drives, GPS devices, home audio equipment, LCD monitors, movies, PDAs, projectors, satellite radios, video games, e-readers etc.

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Recognizing the needs that exist among our target population, I Carried the Cross Foundation’s staff provides individuals with a variety of social services programs that focuses on individual empowerment. Throughout implementation of the proposed activities, our organization will continue to address the needs of our target communities, to brighten lives, and to assist each participant achieve their personal goals. The organization’s objectives are accomplished by implementation of stimulating activities and materials that are organized around a well developed
prospectus.
Across the United States, a recognizable need has developed for the provision of outreach services for the underserved veteran population, particularly the ageing Vietnam and Korean War Veterans. While the obstacles that must be faced by this demographic can be seen as immeasurable, some of the most pressing issues facing today’s community are the number of military families living in poverty and lack of development programs aimed towards those who have served in the military. Each year the statistics become more disheartening, illustrating the dire need for programs that seek to break these cycles and begin reversing these disturbing trends

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Housing for Veterans
Through this program, we hope to prevent veterans from becoming homeless or to remove them from homelessness. The organization will either purchase available houses or accept donated houses in need of renovation. We will recruit veterans and service personnel to employ them to work on renovating such properties. Once the home renovations are complete, we will provide housing to veterans and veteran families in need of assistance in order to get back on their feet.
Eligibility guidelines for the homes will require individuals to:
Be a veteran or an immediate family member of a veteran
Be in immediate need of a home
Meet VA guidelines for a homeless veteran or provide evidence they are 6-months away from meeting the guidelines
Our organization will attempt to shorten the application process as efficiently as possible to ensure that individuals and families receive assistance without delay. To apply for the program, applicants must provide evidence of honorable discharge from a U.S. branch of the military and documentation of their qualification, or soon to be qualification, as homeless under VA guidelines as established through The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
The goal of this program is to assist individuals to become independent from public assistance. While residing in the home, every veteran and veteran family will be responsible for the upkeep of the house, must work to improve their education/job prospects, and volunteer within the organization in assisting other participants. The organization’s representatives will establish an action plan based on each individual’s needs to move them towards a life of self sufficiency. Each plan created will include a timeline and the steps they must perform on their road to independence. Our administrators do not anticipate individuals residing in the homes for longer than a twenty- four month period.
I Carried The Cross Foundation is a member of Lansing Area Veterans Resource Coalition and the COC of Barry County. The Foundation has an agreement with the Ingham County Land Bank where we are able to purchase houses on a Land Contract that are in need of renovation; once those houses are renovated veterans and their families have the opportunity of purchasing those houses from the foundation on a Land Contract. Also The Ingham County Land Bank has houses that had been renovated and are ready for purchase on a Land Contract. The Foundation was approved for a program with Wells Fargo, whereas, Wells Fargo will donate houses to the Foundation that is in need of renovation and in turn once the renovation is completed the houses will become housing for veterans, Board of Water and Light provide Energy Efficient Appliances Free for houses in their area.

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30% of all homeless individuals in Michigan are veterans. On any given day there are over 1,600 homeless veterans in the State of Michigan.
I Carried The Cross Foundation has been serving homeless veterans since 2009, and in the past fiscal year helped many homeless veterans find jobs, housing, financial resources, and clinical support.
I Carried The Cross Foundation is currently renovating an assisted living home location to provide affordable Housing for veterans. The necessary renovations include upgrading the electrical system, re-flooring, building and painting walls, adding new furniture, repairing the septic system, renovation and repairing the basement converting it into a fully equipped Rehabilitation/workout and fitness training facility, building a veterans’ Memorial, an RV park, a greenhouse, a fishing pond and barns. We need your help.
For $2,000, you or your organization can help us renovate one room and it all do not have to be paid at once any payment plan will be accepted. As a thank you, a placard will be hung above the door in your honor, forever showing your support of our country’s brave heroes.
If you cannot adopt a complete room at this time, your donation will help provide the materials necessary for the renovations. Every little bit helps!
Thank you for helping us honors the sacrifices of our brave veterans by providing them with the housing and support they need.
We welcome you to tour our facility so that you can see firsthand how you have helped decrease Veteran homelessness in Michigan. Please call (517) 862-0332 for more information or email us at ictcf@ictcf.org.

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We are hosting a Fundraising electronics drive event, if you have old electronics and or wiring that you would like to donate we will be happy to pick them up or you can drop them off at our location and in return we will send you a tax contribution letter. We are excepting all different types of electronics, including, mp3 players, digital cameras, calculators, gaming systems, Blu-Ray players, camcorders, camera Lenses, computers, laptops, digital cameras, external hard drives, GPS devices, home audio equipment, LCD monitors, movies, PDAs, projectors, satellite radios, video games, e-readers etc.
Please call us at 517 862 0332 to setup a pick up time or a drop off location. We would like to thank you in advance for your support.

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Across the United States, a recognizable need has developed for the provision of outreach services for the underserved veteran population, particularly the ageing Vietnam and Korean War Veterans. While the obstacles that must be faced by this demographic can be seen as immeasurable, some of the most pressing issues facing today’s community are the number of military families living in poverty and lack of development programs aimed towards those who have served in the military. Each year the statistics become more disheartening, illustrating the dire need for programs that seek to break these cycles and begin reversing these disturbing trends Recent surveys have shown that a staggering amount of veterans have difficulty making ends meet when seeking adequate housing and basic needs. In 2011, about 5.2 million veteran-headed households spent over 30 percent of their income on housing costs. Almost a quarter of those households spent more than half of their income on housing costs. The rising housing costs make it difficult for these families to save for potential emergencies, or afford other basic items, due to a large portion of their income being directed towards housing needs.
In a recent news report, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released a study called Housing Instability Among Our Veterans. This report details the characteristics and housing needs of veterans. This report provides evidence that veterans who are racial minorities, females, who have a disability, and who served after September 11, 2001 have the greatest housing cost burden, placing them at risk of homelessness. Other is heartening statistics showed that low income female-headed veteran families are just as likely as married veteran families to experience housing cost burden. Affordable housing accommodations is an issue that is affecting all military families regardless of age, gender, or race.

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To assist servicemen and women, both past and present, the organization will research and identify nonprofit organizations and government agency programs that assist veterans, current servicemen and women, and their families. Our representatives will create a database of such organizations and government programs that will include their required qualifications and application processes. I Carried the Cross Foundation’s volunteers stationed in American Legion posts throughout the country will assist individuals in identifying the services they need and applying for said services.
Our secondary program is to document our American Veterans’ stories to preserve American history, promote patriotism and honor, and increase public awareness that “Freedom Isn’t Free”. Using the American Legion, AMVet, VFWs, VA, Veterans’ Hospitals, and other veteran organizations, we will identify veterans who wish to tell their stories. The organization has designed a 25 questions questionnaire as a guideline to gather veterans’ stories.
Using this information, the organization will document veterans’ stories in written, recorded, and DVD format. Our group of volunteers then follow-up on the questionnaire and record the veteran’s story. Our goal is to compile these recordings into a variety of documentaries. These documentaries may focus on military families, specific wars and conflicts, role of the family in the military life, widows, parents who lost their children, and other related subjects. I Carried the Cross Foundation will publish the documentaries in formats that include books, DVDs, and website articles.
Each veteran who tells their story will receive a free DVD of their testimony. Ultimately, our organization’s goal is to use these documentaries to create a mini-series movie to be played on Channels like the History Channel, PBS, and other Channels that are willing to share these stories.
Many veterans do not feel comfortable going to a professional counseling center but are often willing to talk to individuals on a one-on-one basis about issues they may be facing. Our organization will recruit qualified volunteers from all walks-of-life to assist veterans on any level. These volunteers will be available to support the veteran and assist them throughout their struggles. Our goal is to have volunteer certified mental health counselors who can assist veterans in our program and have volunteers willing to serve as mentors.

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It is our mission to serve those that have served our country using the Christian principles upon which our country was founded without compromise. Our services are available to all veterans, current service men and women and their families Free and at no charge without consideration to race, color, creed, sex, or religious beliefs.

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Claim Filing Assistance and Support

There is a check list that all veterans are given by the VA, we become the veterans advocate to assist them in getting all the paperwork that is needed to fill for their claim. We also can and will deliver such paperwork to the VA for the veterans and talk on their behalf. We cut through all the red tape so that the veteran do not have to deal with it.

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We hope to prevent veterans from becoming homeless or to remove them from homelessness. The organization will either purchase available houses or accept donated houses in need of renovation. We will recruit veterans and service personnel to employ them to work on renovating such properties. Once the home renovations are complete, we will provide housing to veterans and veteran families in need of assistance in order to get back on their feet.

This service work hand in hand with the Employment Assistance and Support. We help veterans find and navigate Educational programs. We help them find the resources that they will need in order to accomplish and finish any and all programs.

Employment Assistance and Support

This service assist veterans in locating and keeping employment. It is our goal to help veterans in finding quality Employment with the skills they had before service and the skills that they learned doing service.

Counseling and Mentorship Support

Many veterans do not feel comfortable going to a professional counseling center but are often willing to talk to individuals on a one-on-one basis about issues they may be facing. Our organization will recruit qualified volunteers from all walks-of-life to assist veterans on any level. These volunteers will be available to support the veteran and assist them
throughout their struggles. Our goal is to have volunteer certified mental health counselors who can assist veterans in our program and have volunteers willing to serve as mentors.

Document Veterans’ Stories

Our mission is to document our American Veterans’ stories to preserve American history, promote patriotism and honor, and increase public awareness that “Freedom Isn’t Free”. Using the American Legion, AMVet, VFWs, VA, Veterans’ Hospitals, and other veteran organizations, we will identify veterans who wish to tell their stories.

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This Lodge will provide a place of Rebuilding, Relaxation, Recreation, Rehabilitation and Fellowship for all Veterans, Active Service Men, Women and Their Families. The Lodge offers a retreat for reuniting families after deployments, a place to stay for Homeless Veterans and to serve all veterans regardless of affiliation. The property consists of nearly 6 acres that includes 2 acres of wooded area. When completed it will have accommodations for 20 veterans with 12 rooms, 5.5 bathrooms, sunroom, conference/recreation center, computer lab/training room, a commercial kitchen, 2 decks, 2 patios and 2 handicapped ramps. It is the Foundation’s Goal to build a Veterans’ Memorial, an RV park for about 10 visiting RVs, a pavilion, caretaker’s and staff housing, a greenhouse, an organic gardening spot, a fishing pond, barns for raising livestock, and a fully equipped Rehabilitation/workout and fitness training facility.
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