NORTHEAST OHIO FOUNDATION FOR PATRIOTISM

The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) is an established 501(c)3 organization which plays a vital role in keeping the promise to foster growth for our military community. Our mission is to promote patriotism, support military families and remember those that have gone before us.

Since NEOPAT was founded in 2011, numerous veterans and military families have been impacted by our mission resulting in over $4.5 million in direct impact. Currently our region contains over 300,000 veterans and over 8,000 individuals in active military units. Most importantly, among these are the friends and families of the 113 young men and women from Northeast Ohio who have died serving our country since 9/11.

The NEOPAT Board and key donors have committed to paying for all overhead and administrative costs associated with running the organization, meaning additional funding goes directly to programs.

Key Programs and Pillars of Support

Emergency Support & Wellness - Helping on the home front with emergency support such as medical, food and housing needs to military and veteran families, assisting with utility payments and basic needs, access to mental health programming, and championing an annual adopt-a-military family program.

Patriotism and Community Engagement - Promoting patriotism through community service projects such as Operation Flags of Freedom, engaging youth through essay contests, developing patriotism curriculum, salute to service programs, special events and volunteer opportunities.

Remembrance - Honoring patriots who have given the ultimate sacrifice through remembrance initiatives which include the Charles Kirby Wilcox Honoree award, Gold Star Family recognition and memorial monuments for our fallen.