CJ3 Foundation

MISSION. “Serving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes!“

PURPOSE. The CJ3 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization serving our Nation’s wounded Heroes – Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders. We do this through four primary Initiatives: (1) CJ3 Advocacy, (2) CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness, (3) CJ3 Service Dogs, and (4) CJ3 Field Ops. The CJ3 Foundation provides services, support, and advocacy to our Nation’s wounded heroes who need/require assistance and then connects them with resources and programs designed to meet their unique set of needs. The CJ3 Foundation assists them in finding both the means and opportunities to holistically improve their life outlook and reconnect with the communities they selflessly chose to serve.

LOGO. The CJ3 Foundation Logo consists of an American flag with a green, blue, and red stripe and the letters CJ3 Foundation below the flag.
• “American Flag” - We at the CJ3 Foundation believe in this great country, the United States of America, and are proud of those who have selflessly served and sacrificed for it.
o Green Stripe - Represents U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans.
o Blue Stripe - Represents Law Enforcement.
o Red Stripe - Represents Fire Fighters and Emergency/First Responders.
• “C” (Combined) - The CJ3 Foundation enlists and incorporates a network of support and services from multiple partner agencies and organizations (federal, state, and local governments; private and commercial sectors; charity and advocacy groups) to provide combined and unified assistance to those in need.
• “J” (Joint) - In the military, ‘J’ represents activities, operations, and organizations in which multiple elements participate. Hence, it represents the diverse group the CJ3 Foundation supports…our wounded U.S. Military Service Members/Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency/First Responders.
• “3” (Operations) - In the military, the ‘3 Shop’ denotes support, planning, coordination, and operations. The CJ3 Foundation embraces this ‘3 Shop’ concept as it is representative of our role when providing services, support, and advocacy to those in need.
• “Foundation” - A Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that engages in charitable activities.

INITIATIVES. The CJ3 Foundation accomplishes its mission by focusing on four primary “Initiatives”:
• CJ3 ADVOCACY. The CJ3 Foundation provides advocacy services at no cost to the wounded/disabled American Heroes we support to help them receive assistance they need/require. This advocacy centers on providing Recipients with referrals for services or support to other organizations/agencies established to adequately address/help with specific Recipient issues and needs. The CJ3 Foundation works as an interlocutor for and with other Veteran Service Organizations and nonprofits who have like goals in order to assist wounded/disabled American Heroes in need. The CJ3 Foundation also works to influence changes in policy and legislation that adversely affects our Wounded/Disabled U.S. Military Service Member/Veteran, Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and Emergency/First Responder communities. The CJ3 Foundation provides a forum to formalize our advocacy efforts for these groups on issues of concern; whether it requires a policy or legislative change.
• MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS. The CJ3 Foundation provides mental health and wellness services at no cost to the wounded/disabled American Heroes we support through intensive therapy sessions focusing on holistic and integrative approaches towards optimal health of the whole system: mind, body, and spirit. The CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness Initiative is operated in concert between the CJ3 Foundation and Dr. Rebecca A. Thomas, PsyD, a licensed clinical Psychologist in Albia, IA and partner to the CJ3 Foundation. Dr. Thomas leads the CJ3 Mental Health & Wellness effort whereby other holistic health professionals come together in support of healing our heroes. We are not making claims that we will ‘fix him/her’ or ‘heal him/her’, however, what we are offering are essential therapy sessions that will get the Recipients on the road toward wholeness and self-recovery. We are providing the Recipients with additional “tools for their toolbox”…additional “gear for their rucksacks”!
• CJ3 SERVICE DOGS. The CJ3 Foundation provides service dogs at no cost to the wounded/disabled American Heroes we support. Working with contracted trainers/kennels, K9 Concepts Dog Training and Cedar Creek Kennels, the CJ3 Foundation provides certified and trained service dogs of the highest quality. These service dogs are selected and trained to meet the specific needs of our Recipients to help restore their physical and emotional independence, thereby empowering these wounded/disabled American Heroes to return to life with dignity and independence. The service dogs directly enable our Recipients to overcome physical and/or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities. Recipients of our service dogs are ultimately able to return to their communities with a new “leash” on life as productive citizens who make a positive difference.
• CJ3 SERVICE FIELD OPS. The CJ3 Foundation provides wounded/disabled American Heroes with fully hosted, professionally guided outdoor adventures, whether it be hunting, fishing, racing, or other outdoor activities. Our Recipients are given the opportunity to return to the great outdoors and reexperience hope, optimism, and motivation through outdoor activities that aid in physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, as well as providing social interaction that allows the Recipients to transition back into their daily lives. Through this initiative, our Recipients find natural therapy from outdoor recreational activities and create memories and friendships that last a lifetime.