Ways to Give

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Community Partners

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Individual Donors

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Make a Difference

There are many ways to give.  Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and legacy gifts all help to fund the great work our school chapters do in preserving the legacy of our veterans.  As essential as donations are, so are the many volunteers who bring our mission to life.  Get involved and see for yourself how your contribution can impact America’s next generation of leaders.

Volunteer Opportunities
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Raffle

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In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Sanderson Lincoln is sponsoring the At-TEN-tion Pays raffle. Proceeds benefit Veterans Heritage Project. Our award-winning after-school program is offered in 30 schools and develops student leadership, confidence, character, and 21 st century skills, while honoring the service of veterans and preserving their legacies. Prize Drawing on March 2, 2024.
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Make a Donation

We are an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, enriching students, veterans and our community since 2009.
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Individual Donation
A one-time gift or scheduled regular contribution honors service today, while investing in the character of our Nations future leaders.
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Vietnam Vet and student
Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsorships make a statement that your organization values integrity, leadership, critical thinking, collaboration and service.
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WWII Vet and granddaughter
Legacy Giving
Planned gifts are a way of leaving a meaningful legacy in support of a mission you believe in, either now or as part of an estate gift.
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Signature Events

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Community Book Reception
Our April 28, 2024 Community Reception & Book Singing honors the veterans in the annual debut of Since You Asked. Patriotic music, student scholars, and meeting veterans as they sign the pages of their story leave all inspired.
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Saluting Stories of Service
At our March 2, 2024, 5th annual fundraising gala, we honored Rose Mattie with our Storyteller Award, recognized Mark McCullough with our Alumni Service Award, and celebrated the 20th year of Connecting Students with Veterans.
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Honor, Protect, Serve at Desert Mountain
The November 8, 2023 event featured a panel discussion by those impacted by our character education and civic engagement program, including two-tour Vietnam Veteran, Major (Ret.) Clovis Jones, Jr.
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What our Donors are Saying

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Rewarding
“The partnership with Veterans Heritage Project is rewarding on many levels as it allows us to reach wider audiences, especially cross-generational and rural, with compelling and rich humanities content, that addresses the needs of a diverse and vibrant Arizona veteran community.” – Brenda Thomson, Arizona Humanities Executive Director
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Donna Ward
Unique
“VHP is a unique educational opportunity unlike anything I have ever seen since my first encounter in 2006. With each interview, my son’s poise, confidence, communication & technical skills soared. VHP increased his sense of civic responsibility and gratitude. I continue to support VHP with volunteer and financial support because I know firsthand this program works!” – Donna Ward, Scholarship Chair
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Chuck Schluter
Remarkable
My praise for VHP is absolute. A gifted teacher, a classroom of students, several veterans, and a handful of inspired parents created something so special it is hard to imagine that they could foresee the importance or scale of their accomplishment. Candidly told, thousands of deeply personal veterans stories have been captured with care and sincerity, and preserved for all time. Remarkable. - Charles Schluter
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Susan Kee
Powerful
"I am proud to support VHP because it is a powerful educational program which transforms our students by developing in them a deeper appreciation of our veterans and of their service and sacrifice. At the same time, the veterans are healed as they tell their service stories to a younger generation of students who will honor and remember them." - Susan Kee
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Jerry Strickland
None Parallel
"There are many veteran organizations, but none parallel the Veterans Heritage Project. VHP helps students in becoming more aware of our country and the sacrifices made to protect our freedom. The veteran in turn is the key to making this happen and comes away more fully appreciated." - Jerry Strickland
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Veteran Speakers

Sponsor a Speaker

It doesn’t have to be Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, or even the Fourth of July to honor service.  Every day is an opportunity to cultivate an atmosphere of teamwork and citizenship.  Inspire your employees through service stories.  More than 50 veteran presenters are available to share lessons that can be applied to the workplace.  

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Sponsor a Scholarship

Veterans Heritage Project students are eager to excel, both in school and life. Scholarship essay submissions share how the lessons learned and retained from veterans are influencing educational and career pursuits.   Since 2011,78 awards totaling nearly $150K have been presented– and we need your help to ensure that we can encourage as many scholars as possible.

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