Hometown Heroes Inc.
Hometown Heroes Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, HEALING, AND RECOGNITION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING TRAUMA.
About
CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES IS A NATIONAL FREE WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO'VE LOST A PARENT, SIBLING OR OTHER LOVED ONE WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND DIED IN ANY MANNER: COMBAT, ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS OR SUICIDE. IT PROVIDES FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND HEALING TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN U.S SERVICE MEMBERS. DURING THEIR VISIT TO CAMP, PERHAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES, THE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPENLY DISCUSS THEIR FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC GRIEF SPECIALISTS, THE CHILDREN PARTAKE IN ART AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS AND OPTIONAL DISCUSSION GROUPS. THE CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, DANCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ARCHERY, DRAMA, CANOEING, FISHING, CLIMBING AND MORE. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE THE HEALING PROCESS. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY. CAMP HOMETOWNS HAD A RECORD YEAR IN 2018 WITH 190 CHILDREN SERVED FREE OF CHARGE FROM MORE THAN 30 STATES.CAMP REUNITE SERVED NEARLY 50 CHILDREN, ALL OF WHOM HAVE A MOM INCARCERATED AT THE TAYCHEEDAH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN WISCONSIN. THE CHILDREN SPENT A WEEK AT THE TURNING RIVERS SUMMER CAMP FACILITY WHERE THEY ENJOYED RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE INCARCERATION OF THEIR MOTHER. A HIGHLIGHT OF CAMP REUNITE ARE THE TWO EXTENDED VISITS TO THE TAYCHEEDAH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION WHERE THE CHILDREN AND WOMEN CAN RESTORE THEIR FAMILY BONDS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Through the service of dedicated volunteers, hometown heroes provides support, healing & recognition to our first responders, military community, and children & families in need. by creating volunteer opportunities which instill the value and joy of giving, hometown heroes not only benefits the recipients but also those who serve. hometown heroes greatly improves the lives of our neighbors in need through direct financial aid, emergency assistance, innovative service programs, and partnerships with dozens of social service organizations.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To provide support, healing, and recognition services to children and families facing trauma.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of WI.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 1000 BADGER CIRCLE, GRAFTON, WI, 53024 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 15 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$127,663.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $165,625 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $47,278 in fundraising expenses.