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2018 – Active Heroes’ Accomplishments

• National Peer Mentors
• 20 newly trained peer mentors for 2018 Certified through Active Heroes partnership with QPR Institute.
• 211 Active Peer Mentors total across America
• 18 recorded Lives of veterans saved via Peer Mentor

• Active Heroes Community Center

• Moved community canter from old location to new location inside of Louisville Athletic Club in Jeffersontown. This expanded from 1700 square feet to over 50,000 square feet.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted with over 100 in attendance 
• Developed discount gym membership for military families. 
• Zumba Event hosted with national Zumba instructors for over 50 participants including military families. 
• 5 family events hosted for military families that included workouts, food and speakers. 
• Child Care was provided to over 50 military families during year
• Over 300 informational guides were taken from Resources wall
• New improvements being made on lounge room for military families

• Active Heroes Retreat Center
• 434 veterans and and 202 military family members visited the retreat center
• 82 military families stayed in cabins at retreat each for 5 days and 5 nights
• Over 600 civilians visited the retreat as part of projects
• AMvetes Camping experience hosted for 25 veterans
• First ever music event hosted at retreat
• 2 Homeless veterans were given sanctuary at the retreat until they were connected to charity partners. 
• Construction on 4000 square foot Welcome Center finished
• Construction on 6000 square foot Main event Pavilion 80% completed in 2018
• Dog Park Completed by Air Force
• Charlie Long Cabin completed
• New Pergolas and fire pits added to cabin area
• 10 foot tall wooden American Flag 50% completed 
• Outdoor Amphitheater Construction completed complete with pergolas and fire pits 
• Hiking trail construction 75% completed
• Petting zoo is 20% complete
• Road construction improvements completed throughout retreat
• Added games, archery items and books to welcome center 
• Prepared the retreat for hours of operation opening

• Active Challenges

Over 60 lives saved from all Active Challenge Programs recorded by Team Leaders and Gym Owner

• Carry The Fallen Ruck Marches
  • 12 Events
  • 1138 Participants
  • Miles hiked by participants: 10,242
  • Average weight carried during ruck marches: 25 lbs
  • Total Calories burned: 125,880
  • 42 Team Leaders trained in suicide prevention certification
  • 10 Carry The Fallen Social events
  • 4 Social events at end of ruck marches

WOD To End Veteran Suicide

• 12 gyms participating in annual WOD To End Veteran Suicide
• 420 Participants
• Average 22 Minutes per 20 Repetition workout per participant
• Total Calories burned: 109,620
• Social Events held by Gyms Throughout the year: 8
• 5 Gym Owners trained in Suicide Prevention
• Annual WOD To End Veteran Suicide convention held for Team Leaders with suicide prevention training, event training and visitation of centers

• Pound Challenge – Weight Lifting Competition
• Hosted Wellness Festival at Louisville Athletic Club with business partners serving veterans in the community
• Annual Telethon with WAVE3 News Reaching military families across Kentuckiana
• 5 gyms participated in the Pound Challenge
• Over 20 million pounds lifted
• 530 participants in the Pound Challenge including online
• 20 Hours of weightlifting
• Total Calories burned: 95,005

• Aiming For Zero
• 4 events
• Over 700 participants
• Special event:
• SIG Sauer Academy event for Active Heroes (300 participants

Stand At Attention Competition

• 2 events
• 8 veteran standers
• Audience of 12,000 reached

• Zumbathon for Active Heroes
• 7 Events
• 150 military family member participants
• Over 200 civilian participants
• Total calories burned: 24,589

Active Heroes 5k Events

• 3 events
• 388 participants
• 1206 miles completed by participants
• Total Calories burned: 120,600
• Special Events:
• 4th Fest 5k for Active Heroes
• Ambassador Athletes
• 28 Athletes participated in 100 Races in 2018 (5ks, Mini marathons, marathons, Obstacle Course Races and Ironman events)
• Total miles ran: 1560
• Total Calories burned: 156,000
• Viral Awareness Campaign – 22 Pushups using #ActiveHeroes
  • Over 42 Million push ups completed since first launched in 2011
  • Over 12 Million Pushups for 2018
  • Total Calories burned: 4,800,000

Golf Events

• Annual Fat Boy Golf Tournament (over 40 participants)

• Motorcycle & Car Events
• UAW Ford – 2 day rally and concert (Over 60 participants and attendees)
• Ford Fest Car show (over 35 participants and 150 attendees) 
• CVMA 12-2 Veterans Charity Run – Monroe, OH (over 100 participants and 200 attendees)
• Other social events, fitness events, fundraisers and community gatherings.
  • Urban Bourbon Half Marathon 
  • Open Your Heart for Bullitt County Fundraiser and Auction
  • Jeffersontown Farmers Market Day for Active Heroes
  • Stay in the Fight Murph Workout Fundraiser with Joshua Simpson Fitness 
  • Louisville Veterans Day Parade (15 participants)
  • Active Heroes Day at Gander! by Gander, An American Grill
  • 3rd Turn Gardens Tour and Tasting for a Cause
  • Gaslight Festival 
  • Glaser’s Collision Center 8th Annual Ladies Night
  • Phi Psi’s Bubble Soccer with Kappa Delta
  • Louisville Football Club Day for Active Heroes 
  • Virtual 2.2 Challenge for Active Heroes
  • Veterans Day IPA Release by Gordon Biersch
  • International Giving Tuesday 
  • Military Sunday Salute – KY State Fair with over 10,000 attendees
  • Beer History with Kevin Gibson
  • Fitness Marathon For Active Heroes by Crunch Fitness 
  • WhiskerMania 3
  • CrossFit Louisville Max Out for Active Heroes
  • Free Pop up Wedding or Vow Renewal for Military Family
  • Easter Egg hunt at Louisville Athletic Club

• Community Outreach
• $70,000 in Scholarships to Sullivan University for 1 veteran and 1 military family member (Daughter). 1 Full ride associate degree and 50% bachelors degree
• Provided information for legal services for veterans
• 3 home Repairs Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana
• 1 roof repairs in Georgia
• Referred 5 veterans to counseling services 
• Referred 12 veterans for dog service organizations
• 1 service Dog transported from Wyoming to Kentucky with help from Active Heroes
• Referred 25 military families to financial assistance organizations
• 4 new Businesses recruited for national resources online map system to connect struggling veterans
• 50 tickets for military families to 12 Strong movie presented by Warner Bros
• 20 Tickets to Smart Money Convention with Dave Ramsey 
• 20% Off Discount for military families Academy sports & Outdoors Partnership 
• Additional 10% off Discount for military families Academy sports & Outdoors
• 25 Tickets to Bluegrass Worked Series Baseball Game 
• 40 free Tickets to give away to Military Families for the Kentucky State Fair.
• 20 Tickets for the University of Louisville Football Team vs Western Kentucky University
• Free massages for 20 veterans with Local massage volunteers
• 1 Free car (2013 Mazda 3) donated to military family
• Over 40 Free Dental Appointments with Aspen Dental Partnership 
• 40 tickets provided to Veterans for U of L basketball game
• Partnered with UPS to give away 5 free playhouses for military children

• 2018 Volunteer Hours:
• Community Center  
• Over 65 veterans and civilians volunteered for community center projects
• Over 450 volunteer hours 
• Retreat center
• Over 1100 volunteers (some repeat often) 
• Over 9000 volunteer hours 
• National Events
• Over 250 volunteers hosting events
• Over 6500 volunteer hours
• Peer Mentors
• 220 Volunteers
• Over 5500 volunteer hours
• HQ
• 35 Volunteers (some repeat often) 
• Over 2800 volunteer hours

• Yoga

• Music Therapy

• Massage

Active Heroes offers monthly massage to help heal veterans and military families. This study proves information for symptoms reduction with massage treatment.

• Acupuncture

Active Heroe offers Acupuncture treatments for veterans and military families. This study invest in the healing nature of stress, pain, muscle tension and the ability to sleep.

https://activeheroes.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ACUP-AH.pdf

• Reiki

This simple, non-invasive healing system works with the Higher Self of the Receiver to promote health and well being of the entire physical, emotional and psychic body. Therefore it is truly a system of attaining and promoting wholeness of Mind, Body and Spirit.

http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com

• Jin Shin Jyutsu

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an energy healing technique that utilizes the same principles of Eastern medicine as acupressure, except that little or no pressure is applied. It is based on the premise that energy flows through our bodies along certain pathways, and when that energy is blocked, we experience disharmony, including pain.

http://bottomlineinc.com/jin-shin-jyutsu-touch-therapy-relieves-pain-and-stress/

• Self Defense

Students who have taken self defense classes often report feeling more prepared in case of a violent attack or a sexual assault. They also report feeling more empowered in everyday situations – like when walking at night.  Self defense teaches tips to reduce vulnerability to by making participants more aware of their surroundings and teaching them how to react to a variety of situations.

https://police.gwu.edu/self-defense-class-benefits

• Family events

Parents and children both benefit from spending quality family time together. Active Heroes offers a  monthly family event at the community center that helps bind families.

http://source.southuniversity.edu/the-advantages-of-family-time-113366.aspx

• Crossfit

Active Heroes partners with Crossfit Fixation, 2 doors down from the community center. Tickets are available at the center for military families who are looking to get in shape. Beginner to experienced classes are offered.

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-crossfit/

The Active Heroes Retreat offers:

• Camping
• Archery
• Hiking
• Horse Programs
• Agriculture Training

Our National vents provide support in:

• Fitness
• Stamina
• Smoking reduction
• Alcohol reduction
• Camaraderie

Peer Mentors offer support in:

• Connecting struggling veterans
• Referring program support
• Follow up

2017 – Active Heroes’ Accomplishments

• National Peer Mentors
  • 86 newly trained peer mentors for 2017 Certified through Active Heroes partnership with QPR Institute.
  • 187 Active Peer Mentors total across America
  • 13 recorded Lives of veterans saved via Peer Mentor

• Active Heroes Community Center
  • 157 Acupuncture treatments for veterans, service members and military family members
  • 152 Massage sessions for veterans, service members and military family members
  • 7 Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments for veterans, service members and family members
  • 3 veterans/military family members have participated in a dog training course
  • 6 dog group trainings using facility (35 participants)
  • 8 military couples attend the annual Valentine’s Dinner  
  • Yoga class – 4 veterans/military family members participated
  • 10 Veterans enrolled in music therapy and have completed 7 classes
  • Over 90 attendees for the June 24th Military Family Cookout
  • 21 children attended the Louisville Zoo Wildlife event
  • 10 Children attended the August 19th Back to school Bash
  • 2 Meetings by Ohio Valley Native American Veterans (16 participants total)
  • 2 meetings by Female Veterans Group (24 participants total)
  • 4 couples for paint party for military families
  • Back to School Bash for military children (28 participants)
  • Job Offers listed for 30 businesses connecting military families
  • 15 connecting resources listed for military families
  • Outdoor Family Movie Night (15 participants)
  • Active Heroes Yard Sale ( veterans and civilian supporters)
  • Spooktacular Halloween Party (12 participants)
  • Thrivent Family Day At Community Center (9 participants)
  • 6 Meetings for Community center committee

• Active Heroes Retreat Center
  • 434 veterans and and 202 military family members visited the retreat center
  • 48 military families camped at retreat
  • Over 300 civilians visited the retreat as part of projects
  • 2 Homeless veterans were given sanctuary at the retreat until they were helped
  • Construction on 1200 square Foot Cabin Finished
  • Construction on  4000 square foot Welcome Center finished
  • Construction on 6000 square foot Main event Pavilion 80% completed in 2017
  • 15 Military Families had free vacation cabin rentals for a total of 61 days
  • Moved 5 new animals into enclosures
  • Over 1.5 miles of Road and parking lot construction completed by IRR National Guard and Reserve Units
  • Outdoor Amphitheater Construction completed
  • Hiking trail construction 75% completed
  • New walking bridge built by Nucor Corporation
  • Land was excessively shaped during 2017 construction
  • Fields opened up for future development to include fishing pond and new animal enclosures

• Active Challenges

166 lives saved from all Active Challenge Programs recorded by Team Leaders and Gym Owner

• • Carry The Fallen Ruck Marches
    • 27 Events
    • 2513 Participants
    • Miles hiked by participants: 1,201,733
    • Average weight carried during ruck marches: 25 lbs
    • Total calories burned: 116,568,101
    • 42 Team Leaders trained in suicide prevention certification
    • 42 Carry The Fallen Social events
    • 4 Social events at end of ruck marches
    • Annual Carry The Fallen convention held for Team Leaders with suicide prevention training, event training and visitation of centers
    • Special events:
      • 75 Mile Ruck from Fort Hood to Austin, Texas
      • 130 mile ruck march from Fort Campbell to Fort Knox

• • WOD To End Veteran Suicide
    • 12 gyms participating in annual WOD To End Veteran Suicide
    • 420 Participants
    • Average 22 Minutes per 20 Repetition workout per participant
    • Total Calories burned: 109,620
    • Social Events held by Gyms Throughout the year: 24
    • 12 Gym Owners trained in Suicide Prevention
    • Annual WOD To End Veteran Suicide convention held for Team Leaders with suicide prevention training, event training and visitation of centers

• • Pound Challenge – Weight Lifting Competition
    • Active Heroes hosted Wellness Festival at Waterfront park with business partners serving veterans in the community
    • Annual Telethon with WAVE3 News Reaching military families across Kentuckiana
    • 5 gyms participated in the Pound Challenge
    • Over 23 million pounds lifted
    • 760 participants in the Pound Challenge including online
    • 20 Hours of weightlifting
    • Total Calories burned: 364,590,005

• • Aiming For Zero
    • 8 events
    • Over 800 participants
    • Special event:
      • SIG Sauer Academy event for Active Heroes (300 participants)
      • LMPD Top Gun Shooting Match

• • Stand At Attention Competition
    • 4 events
    • 20 veteran standers
    • Audience of 12,000 reached

• • Zumbathon for Active Heroes
    • 5 Events
    • 150 military family member participants
    • Over 200 civilian participants
    • Total calories burned: 24,589

• • Active Heroes 5k Events
    • 4 events
    • 501 participants
    • 1553 miles completed by participants
    • Total Calories burned: 133,217
    • Special Events:
      • 4th Fest 5k for Active Heroes
      • Active Heroes Run, Walk & Emergency/Military Obstacle Challenge

• • Gaming For Heroes
    • 24 Hour Dungeons and Dragons Marathon (12 participants)
    • 4 veteran gamer Radio shows completed
    • 7 live stream events

• • Ambassador Athletes
    • 15 Athletes participated in 150 Races in 2017 (5ks, Mini marathons, marathons, Obstacle Course Races and Ironman events)
    • Total miles ran: 1987
    • Total Calories burned: 152,999
    • Viral Awareness Campaign – 22 Pushups using #ActiveHeroes
      • Over 30 Million push ups completed in 2017
      • Total Calories burned: 1,020,000
    • Special events:
      • Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
      • Patriot Challenge at Smokin’ in the Hills (5k race)

• • Golf Events
    • Enduring Mission Golf Tournament (72 Participants veterans, military families and supporters)
    • Annual Fat Man Golf Tournament (over 40 participants)
    • Gordon Foods Employee Golf Tournament (Over 50 participants)
    • Summit Media Golf Tournament (Over 34 participants)

• • Motorcycle & Car Events
    • 2 Wheels 2 Survive Bike Run across America
    • UAW Ford – 2 day rally and concert (Over 60 participants and attendees)
    • Local 502 Auto Show (Over 300 attendees)

• • Music Events
    • Rally for our Heroes with Trace Adkins (Over 1300 attendees)
    • The American Hitmen: Music event Live (over 100 attendees)

• • Other social events

• • Four Pegs Gives Back Night – Louisville KY  
  • The Gillespie Annual Bridal Show – Louisville, KY
  • Louisville Veterans Day Parade (18 participants)
  • Veterans’ Day Tour of West Sixth Brewing – Lexington, KY
  • Bourbon Tasting & Tours at Jeptha Creed
  • Four Pegs Gives Back Night
  • Eangky State Conference
  • The Gillespie Annual Bridal Show
  • ANTI Valentine’s Day Party 100 participants
  • The Southern Ideal Home Show
  • Hardin County Honda event for veterans
  • Selena’s at Willow Lake Tavern
  • Firenza Pizza event for veterans
  • 3rd Annual Party for Patriots
  • 22 Salute for Active Heroes at LCO Casino
  • Spring Phever
  • P.J. Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant event for Active Heroes
  • Active Heroes at the Brown County Heroes Tribute
  • Point Blank Range & GunShop Grand Opening
  • Active Heroes Night at Hickory Tavern – Carrboro, NC
  • Boots & Bonfires – St Charles, IA
  • North Star Pro Rodeo
  • Red, White and Chive
  • Corn Hole Luau with Modified Dolls
  • Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant event for Active Heroes
  • Military Sunday Salute – KY State Fair with over 10,000 attendees
  • Getting Our Veterans Help Music Event – Milford, MI
  • Freedom Cup Wrestling Match – Green Bay, WI
  • Community Spirits by Wander North Distillery, LLC
  • Gordmans – Black Friday Celebration for Active Heroes
  • Annual bake Sale in Acworth, Georgia

• Community Outreach
  • $70,000 in Scholarships to Sullivan University for 2 veterans. 1 Full ride associate degree and 50% bachelors degree
  • Job and Resource Fair with over 40 businesses and causes for veterans (125 veteran attendees)
  • Provided information for legal services for veterans
  • 3 home Repairs Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana
  • 2 roof repairs in Georgia
  • Crown The Day Pop-Up Wedding for Military Families (8 participants)
  • 40 tickets provided to Veterans for U of L basketball game
  • 2 Tickets for veterans to a Brantley Gilbert concert
  • Referred 15 dogs donated to veteran service organizations
  • Referred 76 families to financial assistance organizations
  • 15 new Businesses recruited for national resources online map system to connect struggling veterans
  • 12 tickets for Churchill downs spring meet donated to military families
  • 2 tickets to St Louis Cardinals Baseball game
  • 25 tickets to Nutcracker Ballet
  • two tickets to the Eagles concert
  • 2 Tickets to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
  • 2 Ticket Giveaways for Trace Adkins concert
  • 100 tickets given to veterans for Active Heroes day at Louisville Slugger Field for Louisville Football Club match
  • 12 Tickets for the Churchill Downs Spring meet on 5/29 and 6/24
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors $1000 giveaway to 2 military families
  • Donations to homeless veterans:
    • Hat-Adult #4
    • Coat-Womens #1
    • Gloves-Adult #4
    • Coat-Mens #1
    • Twin Blanket 60×90 Polar Fleece #3
    • Hand Warmer 4-Ct Pack #4
    • Tampax Tampons 40CT #1
    • Womens Hipster 3-Pack Size L #1
    • Mens Crew Socks 6-Pack (size 9-11) #5

• Volunteers:

• • Community Center  
    • 534 veterans and civilians volunteered for community center projects
    • 2196 total volunteer hours completed at community center
  • Retreat center
    • 25 volunteer projects, over 800 volunteers
    • Over 48000 volunteer hours accomplished
  • National Events
    • Over 6000 volunteers hosting events
    • Over 360,000 volunteer hours
  • Peer Mentors
    • 187 Volunteers
    • Over 2800 volunteer hours

Updated last: December 31st, 2016

• National Peer Mentors

• • 81 peer mentors trained in 23 states. Certified through Active Heroes partnership with QPR Institute.
  • 4 veterans confirmed saved through peer mentors.

• Active Heroes Community Center
  • 474 veterans and civilians volunteered for community center projects.
  • 1896 total volunteer hours completed at community center.
  • 124 military family members received acupuncture treatments.
  • 56 military family members received free massage / reiki treatments.
  • 21 military family members received jin shin jyutsu treatments.
  • 3 participants in the Self Help Jin Shin Jyutsu Class.
  • 34 military family members attended free storybook nights.  
  • 60 veterans received music lessons.
  • 25 veterans received a free guitar.
  • 14 yoga sessions, 48 participants.
  • 12 military couples served Valentine’s dinner.
  • 20 military family members got free tickets to a Colts game in Indianapolis.
  • 20 Colts gift bags giveaway to military couples.
  • $200 Visa gift card giveaway to military couples.
  • $25 Outback Steakhouse gift card giveaway to military couples.
  • $25 gift card to Main Event giveaway to military couples.
  • $25 gift card to Jet’s Pizza giveaway to military couples.
  • 11 date night packages given to 11 military couples (valued at $50 each).
  • 31 veterans received free legal advice/assistance through Legal Aid Society.
  • 6  military family members each received 12 free CrossFit workouts.
  • 1 self defense class with 4 participants.
  • 8 military family members got free dog training in partnership with Kentucky Humane Society.
  • 4 Proud – “Patriotic Rehabilitation of Untrained Dogs” participants and 4 dogs trained.
  • Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association met 3 times at the community center (33 members).
  • 2 veterans received box tickets to the Kentucky Derby Races.
  • 9 veterans and military family members received box tickets to the Kentucky Oaks Races.
  • 40 participants for pancake breakfasts.
  • 62 participants for BBQ dinners.
  • 2 Participant in parent’s talk group.
  • 17 participants in Gaming for Heroes Event – video game tournament.
  • 1 veteran received help with acquiring his military records.
  • Halloween family night – 25 military family members.
  • 15 military family members got tickets to the Louisville Ballet Nutcracker.
  • 55 participants for the Polar Express family night (Christmas Events).
  • 8 Churchill Downs tickets for veterans/families for fun night.
  • 20 tickets to UofL basketball game.
  • 5 tickets to UofL basketball on-court recognition night.
  • 20 tickets to Louisville Soccer game.

Active Challenges

• 215 lives saved from all Active Challenge Programs recorded by Team Leaders and Gym Owners.

• • Carry The Fallen
    • 45 Carry The Fallen Ruck March events (4207 participants).
    • Miles hiked by participants: 1,703,835.
    • Average weight carried during ruck marches: 25 lbs.
    • Total calories burned: 165,271,995.
    • 40 Team Leaders trained in suicide prevention certification.
    • Annual Carry The Fallen convention held for Team Leaders with suicide prevention training, event training and visitation of centers.
    • Social Events held by Teams: 225.

• WOD To End Veteran Suicide

• • • 125 gyms participating in the WOD To End Veteran Suicide.
    • 2357 WOD To End Veteran Suicide individual participants.
    • Average 22 Minutes per 20 Repetition workout per participant.
    • Total Calories burned: 615,177.
    • 5 Gym Owners trained in Suicide Prevention.
    • Annual WOD To End Veteran Suicide convention held for Team Leaders with suicide prevention training, event training and visitation of centers.
    • Social Events held by Gyms Throughout the year: 502.

• Pound Challenge – Weight Lifting Competition

• • • 35 gyms participated in the Pound Challenge.
    • 870 participants in the Pound Challenge.
    • 22,782,566 lbs lifted in Pound Challenge.
    • 20 Hours of weightlifting.
    • Total Calories burned: 398,694,905.

• • Aiming For Zero
    • 17 Aiming For Zero competitive shooting events.
    • Over 1000 participants.
    • Active Heroes attended IDPA National Championship.

• Stand At Attention Competition

• • • 4 Stand at Attention Competitions (Audience of 15,000 reached).
    • 20 veteran standers.

• Zumba for Active Heroes

• • • 3 Zumba Master Classes.
    • 1 Zumba Strong event.
    • 245 participants (military spouses and veterans).
    • Total calories burned: 245,898.

• • Active Heroes 5k Events
    • Hosted 3 separate 5k events including w/Hillview Police Department.
    • 542 participants.
    • 1684 miles completed.
    • Total Calories burned: 149,050.

• Ambassador Athletes

• • • 118 Athletes participated in 350 Races in 2016 (5ks, Mini marathons, marathons, Obstacle Course Races and Ironman events).
    • Total miles ran: 6801.
    • Total Calories burned: 525,754.
    • Viral Awareness Campaign – 22 Pushups using #ActiveHeroes.
      • Over 100 Million push ups completed in 2016.
      • Total Calories burned: 3,400,000.

• Golf Events:

• • • Enduring Mission – Naples Florida Golf Tournament hosted for 72 Participants (veterans, military families and supporters).
    • Summit Media Golf Tournament.

• • Additional Active Heroes Events:
    • United States Marine veteran, Steve Lesage finished over 2200 miles on Appalachian Trail for Active Heroes.
    • Hike For Heroes:

• • • Fishing Tournament
      • 50 participants.

• • • Riders For Heroes
      • 2 day motorcycle run with 90 participants and music show with 500 tickets sold.

• • • Rallypoint Kentuckiana
      • 2 day event including job and resource fair and speaking conference.
      • Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel Woody Williams as featured speaker.

• • • Race To Recovery – Drag Race
      • 18 veterans drag raced at event.

• • • Whisker Mania (Beard Competition)
      • 90 participants. 400 in attendance.

• Active Heroes Retreat Center

• • 20 volunteer projects, over 600 volunteers.
  • Over 48000 volunteer hours accomplished.
  • 317 veterans and and 255 military family members visited the retreat center.
  • 2 Homeless veterans were given sanctuary at the retreat.
  • 75 military families camped at retreat.
  • First Navy family stayed at Justin Fitch Cabin.
  • 2 cabins built by UAW – Ford.
  • Horse field fencing built.
  • Accepted 2 alpacas and 2 donkeys into animal enclosure.
  • Canoeing day on Kentucky River with Canoe Kentucky – 20 participants.
  • 8 horses rescued in partnership with Kentucky Humane Society for “Healing Horses, Horses Healing Vets Program”.
  • Cleaned out 30 acres of land for future projects.
  • Began repairing and building new animal enclosure and petting zoo area.
  • Began development sites for welcome center and main event pavilion.
  • Prepping roads for major construction in 2017.
  • Built 60% of hiking trail.
  • Built new 14 foot walking bridge.

• Community Outreach

• • 2 scholarships to Sullivan University donated. 1 Full ride associate degree and 50% bachelors degree worth over $70,000.
  • 2  military family weddings  given away (worth $7500 each).
  • 2 military families got a VIP tickets for Bruce Springsteen concert including meeting Bruce Springsteen and his 2 sons.
  • 1 track wheelchair for wounded veteran (Value $20,000).
  • 70 families went to Barry Manilow concerts.
  • Provided information for legal services for a veteran in Texas.
  • Provided information to 51 families about financial assistance – Referrals.
  • 10 Businesses recruited for national resources online map system.
  • 30 military family – baseball game tickets in North Carolina.
  • Trailer donated to veteran of disabled child. Previous trailer was stolen so Active Heroes provide a trailer. (value $2500).
  • 1000 military family members including Gold Star Mothers received free tickets to Brad Paisley Concert Series.
  • 30 U of L basketball game tickets.
  • 200 female veterans, military spouses and supporters received makeovers at Dillard’s in Louisville. KY.
  • 20 veterans meet & greet with country music artist, Brantley Gilbert via Summit Media.
  • 30 military family members and supporters participate in Louisville, KY veterans day parade.
  • 10 military family members participate in Alabama veterans day parade.
  • 462 homeless veterans were fed for Thanksgiving (320 PB&J’s were made, 6 large jars of peanut butter, 5 large jars of jelly, 20 loaves of bread, 750 buns, 38 turkeys, 4 large bags of stuffing, 12 boxes of stuffing, 120 lbs of potatoes, 60 cans of veggies just for the dinner).
  • 65 homeless military spouses were fed for Thanksgiving in Arizona.
  • 287 canned goods, 143 boxed goods, 78 blankets, 16 jackets and 233 pairs of socks were donated to homeless veteran shelter.
  • 60 Free Haircuts for Veterans and current active military.
  • 4 Christmas Dinners given to military families.
  • 29 veterans adopted for Christmas in NJ. Each received a pair of pants, shirts, shoes, socks, toiletries and presents.  
  • 30 veterans attended a Durham Bulls (Triple A baseball Team in NC) game sitting in a suite and included food and beverage for the game.
  • Active Heroes partnered with “Veteran Radio Syndicate” for national communication to thousands of veterans.
  • Home Repairs
    • WTVM News partnership for 1 “Dream Room Makeover” for Gold Star child.
    • 1 new roof for military family in Georgia.
    • WBRC News partnership for 1 home remodel for military family.
    • Wave 3 News partnership for 1 home remodel for military family in Louisville, KY.

Organization Accomplishments 2015

• Community Center (opened march 2015)
  • 2 classes, 36 participants for yoga
  • Halloween Military Family Night 35 participants
  • Polar Express Military Family Night 55 participants
  • 12 veterans received Free legal advice/assistance through Legal Aid Society cookout
  • 5 Self Defense Classes with 40 participants 
  • 96 Military Family members received acupuncture treatments
  • 100 free tickets to Wrestling
  • 1 Military Wedding given away (worth $7500)
  • 2 Scholarships (100% associates and 50% bachelors) given away to one reservist and one veteran
  • Lopp – Program: scholarship $39,560
  • Morgan – Program: scholarship $29,440
  • 10 Tickets for U of L Football Game
  • 20 Tickets for the COLTS NFL football game
  • 10 Tickets for the KY Oaks given away to Military Family members
  • 16 Veterans got a free guitar and music lessons in partnership with SOAR
  • 5 military families got free dog training in partnership with Kentucky Humane Society 
  • DAV met 10 times at the Community Center (40 members)
  • CVMA met 9 times at the Community Center ((33 members) 
  • 1 Dog paired with Military Family for behavior training until the dog was ready for adoption through KHS (to be grown in 2016)
  • 6  Military Family Members received free massage / reiki treatments (program didn’t start until November 2015)
  • 14 military family members got free tickets for the louisville ballet 
  • $300 in Gift cards for military family who couldn’t afford christmas

• Active Challenges
  • 68 Carry The Fallen Events (2080 participants according to sign-ups) -HW
  • 75 Team leaders trained in Suicide Prevention
  • 175 Gyms participating in the WOD
  • 50 Gym Owners trained in Suicide Prevention 
  • 1300 WOD individual participants
  • 10 Stand at attention competitions (awareness audience of 35,000)
  • 3 Zumba Master Classes with a total of 350 participants
  • 28 million lbs lifted in Pound Challenge
  • 200 in-studio participants in Pound Challenge
  • 35 Gyms participated with 703 participants 
  • 186 Lives saved from this program

• Retreat
  • 868 veterans and and 1512 Military Family Members visited the retreat center in 2015. Giving a total over 1500 veterans utilizing the retreat center in the first two years. 
  • Over 100 military families camped
  • 1 cabins built 
  • 25 Volunteer projects
  • We completed over 12,000 volunteer hours in 2015, made up of 450 civilians, several business employee resource groups, Jrotc, Built East, Bullitt Central baseball and many countless others who show up all the time
  • 1 pavilion and 2 pergolas built
  • 2 additional carved statues to honor the fallen
  • build of Horse Fence and Horse run in shed for 2016 programs

• Community Outreach
  • 3 Home Repairs in Louisville, KY area
  • 1 Home Repair in Indiana
  • 1 Backyard fence install in Florida
  • 1 roof install in Massachusetts
  • 1 wheelchair ramp in Leitchfield, KY
  • 1 Children’s Room in Georgia
  • 1 Home Repair in Alabama