This Veterans Day, The Heart Tank™ shines a spotlight on the Arizona nonprofits and employers supporting Veterans through healing, finding housing, building careers, and staying connected.
On Nov. 11, thousands of Arizonans will line the streets of Phoenix to honor the men and women who served our country. The parade lasts about two hours. The transition home can last years.
When the uniform comes off, veterans face a new set of challenges: translating military experience into a civilian résumé, navigating benefits, finding care for wounds that don’t always show, securing stable housing and rebuilding a sense of community. No one should have to do that alone, and in Arizona, there are organizations ready to help.
This Veterans Day, BestCompaniesAZ kicks off The Heart Tank™ by celebrating the Arizona nonprofits and employers supporting Veterans beside throughout their transition to civilian life, and the Arizona employers who support their missions.
Community, connection and honor
Imprints of Honor · Supported by Plexus Worldwide
Imprints of Honor’s mission is to Connect Students with Veterans™ to honor veterans, preserve America’s heritage and develop future leaders. By bridging the gap between civilian and military life, it builds students’ character and civic responsibility while recognizing veterans’ legacy of service.
Honoring America’s Veterans · Supported by BestCompaniesAZ
Honoring America’s Veterans honors and recognizes veterans through community events, including its signature event, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Tens of thousands gather each Veterans Day to give thanks to those who have defended our freedoms.
Valors Veterans Community AZ · Supported by BRAMZ
Valors Veterans Community AZ connects veterans with the community, with other veterans and with resources. It takes a personal approach, one-on-one and in groups, and its events and socials are free for veterans and their families.
Vet Tix · Supported by Maagcommplus
Vet Tix and 1st Tix provide tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts and family activities for currently serving military, veterans and first responders. Members request the events they want and pay a small delivery fee for free tickets. Since 2008, the Tempe-based nonprofit has grown into the largest veteran service organization in the U.S., with over 2.9 million members and more than 42 million tickets distributed.
The Ivory Strong Foundation · Supported by BestCompaniesAZ
The Ivory Strong Foundation is where youth and veterans are given the ink to script their destiny. Through programs in education, sports and therapeutic recreation, it helps veterans find healing and support while building resilience and well-being in the community.
Healing, health and earned benefits
Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC) · Supported by USAA
VMLC is committed to connecting Maricopa County military veterans to medical, mental health and general wellness resources and opportunities, so that no true need is left unmet and exemplary honor is bestowed where it has been earned.
Home Base · Supported by Achieve
Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of the fallen. It provides world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research at no cost, regardless of era of service, discharge status or location.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) · Supported by BestCompaniesAZ
DAV provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. Every year, it helps more than 1 million veterans access the benefits they earned, like healthcare, education and disability, and connects them to meaningful employment opportunities.
Housing and financial stability
The Home of Record Project · Supported by BestCompaniesAZ
The Home of Record Project provides comprehensive housing assistance, financial stability grants and social support services to veterans in need. It fills the gaps where state and federal resources fall short, helping veterans regain stability, improve their well-being and reintegrate into society as valued and empowered individuals.
How you can help this Veterans Day
- Show up Nov. 11. Cheer on the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, or volunteer with Honoring America’s Veterans. Here’s a list of Veteran events happening across Arizona.
- Give an hour or a donation. Every nonprofit above welcomes volunteers, sponsors and donors.
- Hire a veteran. Veterans bring leadership, discipline and teamwork to any workplace. View top Arizona employers who are hiring veterans.
- Share their stories. Repost this week’s Heart Tank™ spotlights to help these nonprofits reach new supporters.
Stand with those who served
Veterans gave years of their lives to protect ours. The transition home shouldn’t be a mission they take on alone. These nonprofits help make that possible by providing care for invisible wounds, a stable place to live, opportunities to enjoy time with family and a community that understands.
Find Your Cause. Support Those Who Served.
Browse the full Heart Tank™ nonprofit lineup to find a veteran-serving organization you or your company can support. Then explore Arizona’s award-winning employers to find a workplace that values the leadership, discipline and teamwork veterans bring.
