Healing Our Military Veterans A Philanthropic Community Initiative
PROGRAM GUIDE
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Help Us Support Our Military Veterans Dear friends, When we co-created 1440 Multiversity, we envisioned our non-profit learning destination as a safe place to allow creativity to flourish and energy to renew; a catalyst for individuals to be self-aware and discover their own unique path for growth. Creating hope for living well is the core of our mission, and we continue to embody that mission fully as we answer the call for help in a bigger way – help that was critically needed before the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives, and even more so right now. That is why we are proud to embark on the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative. Humanity is experiencing a time right now that is uncertain, concerning and challenging beyond measure. Military veterans are battling obstacles that combined with the pandemic are making their lives more difficult than ever before. As new compassionate connections grow out of this crisis, a renewed love and respect for one another has begun unveiling itself globally. We owe a debt of gratitude to our military veterans and support their whole-person health and wellbeing to create hope for living well. The Healing Our Military Veterans program is a year-long healing initiative offered to all veterans to address holistic self-care. Many veterans suffer from underlying behavioral health conditions including — but not limited to — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and suicidality that often occur as a result of their experiences. Healing Our Military Veterans was developed to ensure that participants have the tools and resources they need to truly care for themselves — promoting the idea of a healthy body, satisfying work and maintaining strong social networks that all contribute to their overall mental health after they leave campus.
1440 Multiversity is proud to be designated as an Essential Business by the County of Santa Cruz, Office of Emergency Services, with which we partnered to serve as an Alternative Care Site and prepare meals for county shelters. Additionally, a strategic community partnership with fellow 501(c)(3) nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief allowed 1440 Multiversity to prepare 21,000 meals and serve evacuees and first responders impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Cruz County in September. 1440 Multiversity is now prepared to expand our community service even further to offer relief, encouragement, and hope to first responders. The Healing Our Military Veterans program includes educational sessions, contemplative practices, embodied movement classes, nutritious meals, and ample downtime for rest and renewal. These vulnerable heroes will finally have the time to connect with themselves and others in their community of fellow service members to learn how the 1,440 minutes that exist in a day can bring more fulfillment and value to their own lives in the same way they bring hope to the lives of others. We thank you in advance for your consideration and support of this important endeavor. Every dollar so generously given to the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative will go towards the funding of this program and those who cannot afford to participate otherwise. Thank you for the prioritization of care for those who so selflessly sacrificed their lives for our country – for many it is a matter of life and death, and with your help, we can dedicate important resources to these heroes to support them living well both now and after these crises. With gratitude,
Joanie & Scott Kriens Joanie and Scott Kriens Co-creators, 1440 Multiversity
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Coming Together to Heal Our Military Veterans The Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative is a year-long healing program that provides active military and war veterans the opportunity and time to heal, recover, care for and connect with their bodies and minds. During this program, participants will learn to cope with the stress, fear and anxiety exacerbated by their experiences in military service now impacting their lives. This restorative three-day, two-night workshop program at the 75-acre nonprofit 1440 Multiversity campus in the Santa Cruz Mountains, along with the accompanying year of online continued-support curricula, was born out of a debt of gratitude by 1440 Multiversity and the community in honor of the sacrifices made by these heroes. While participants can register individually, the hope is for their costs to be funded through the generous support of donors, sponsors, partners and grants. The wellbeing of our veterans — mentally, physically and emotionally — is key to their long-term holistic health.
Urgency Members of the Armed Services and reserves are true heroes, sacrificing their lives to serve and protect our nation and individual freedoms. The effects of their experiences — both during and after service — have long-lasting impacts, and as a result of COVID-19 consequences such as isolation, veteran health issues continue to worsen. The Veterans Administration reports that 22 veterans die by suicide every day and 30 percent of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed in Iraq and Afghanastan alone (730,000 individuals) have a mental health condition requiring treatment. Many of these veterans are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression. Less than 50 percent of returning veterans in need receive any mental health care. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs reports that 20 service members and veterans die by suicide each day for a variety of reasons, ranging from coping with the effects of aging, flashbacks, isolation, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury,
homelessness and PTSD to unaddressed chronic health conditions stemming from military service. Many veterans have underlying mental health conditions or substance use disorders aggravated by their military service which increases their risk. PTSD is a disorder that causes an imbalance in the nervous system. It is a physiological response to a traumatic experience, not a reflection of the mental strength, professionalism, or willpower. Caring for those who have served our country requires a commitment to integrate service delivery and to coordinate resources for veterans, which is what Healing Our Military Veterans aims to address.
Expected Outcome Participants in the Healing Our Military Veterans program will receive a renewed sense of purpose; tools that enable processing of grief and beginning healing; nutrition education; and learn new contemplative and embodied movement skills to help them live a more balanced life. This is complemented by a 12-month online continued-support program to further their learning and connection to the subjects they explored during their program and signature classes on campus.
Launch Date
Program Capacity
Programs take place as funds are available and individual organizations or sponsors can arrange cohorts exclusively for their prospective participants.
In order to adhere to strict social distancing and group gathering guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, program participation and workshop sizes may be limited.
Eligibility
Future Vision
All active service members and military veterans (A DD214 or other Proof of Service is required) are invited to participate in this program for free through a nomination process or sponsorship. Based on the final arrangements made, the participant may bring an accompanying guest for certain programs.
Demand will continue to mount for impactful veteran healing programs, and 1440 hopes to establish best practices and curricula to scale this initiative nationwide. See the Future Vision section for details.
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The Path to Program Development & Holistic Self-Care AT ITS CORE, Healing Our Military Veterans is a gratitude project – one that provides these heroes with much-needed resources, but also allows them to be acknowledged for the selfless impact that they made and continue to make for others every day. Each military veteran that is sponsored for this year-long healing program will benefit from a thoughtful and comprehensive experience that is tailored to their needs, as requested by their peers. In addition to the on-campus workshop, participants will benefit from a full-year Online Education & Support Program to help them further their healing from home.
Program Research & Development
Part 1: On-Campus Program
1440 initiated a research endeavor in which it interviewed military veterans and behavioral health experts from around the country. These participants shared universal feelings and concerns that they experience, including: • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Substance abuse • Suicide/suicide ideation
Limited to just 50 military veterans and their guest in order to maintain ample social distancing, those who attend an on-campus Healing Our Military Veterans program are invited to participate through a nomination process or sponsorship; the professional and their guest are welcome to join the rest and renewal experience to aid in the healing process. Once checked into 1440 Multiversity, they have joined a cohort of supportive veterans who are on a journey to heal. Daily faculty content sessions focus on topics born out of significant first responder concerns:
From these concerns, 1440 began to design an in-depth year-long healing program consisting of two elements. The first is a three-day, two-night workshop located at the 1440 Multiversity campus in Scotts Valley, California, that includes faculty curriculum, signature classes, wholesome meals, and ample time for rest and rejuvenation in the redwoods. This program is free for service members, military veterans and their guest. The second part is a 12-month Online Education & Support Program that will provide the necessary tools to help attendees deepen their healing from home. The online program is free for the military veteran. The goal of 1440 is to create comprehensive curriculum that addresses these identified needs; provides the first responder access to information, skills, and tools to help prioritize and care for their own mental health and wellbeing; and support their families.
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Trauma, Stress and Resilience Moral Injury Recognition & Care* Grief and Healing* Hope: Journey to Joy and Growth
Part 2: Online Education & Support Program
1440 Signature Classes
Upon leaving campus, participants will have the opportunity to further their learning in a supportive online community. Examples of the curriculum learning tools include webinar and podcast series from accredited experts, a video series on difficult conversations, mindfulness apps to help stay centered, and living will assistance. 1440 will continue to develop the online curricula based on the needs that arise both from the program and global conditions that are impacting military veterans.
Taught by 1440 Multiversity faculty members, all Signature Classes are optional so the military veteran can pursue the path of healing and growth that best suits their individual needs. Participants may select from nutrition, embodied movement and contemplative practices categories, and class options include:
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Art & Creative Expression: Zentangle®, Printmaking, Improvisation, and Celebrate through Drumming
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Nutrition & Wellness: Foods to Optimize Immune System Function and Adversity, Resiliency, Joy
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Embodied Movement & Meditation: Yoga; Qigong; Tai Chi; Meditation in Nature; Candlelight Yoga and Meditation; Good Morning Movement and Meditation; Stretch and Breathe; Sunrise Yoga; Wellness in the Workplace: Mindfulness Practices; and Sound Journey
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Arrivals
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Lunch in Kitchen Table
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1440 Orientation and Welcome
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Self-Reflection or 1440 Signature Classes (example: Nutrition and the Immune System)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dinner in Kitchen Table
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 – 12:45 pm
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1440 Orientation and Welcome
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Program Faculty Workshop — Moral Injury Recognition & Care
7:45 – 9:00 am
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1440 Multiversity: Our Beginning NEARLY A DECADE AGO, 1440 Multiversity co-creator Joanie Kriens was inspired while tending to and harvesting vegetables in her home garden. In that mindful moment, she was overcome by feelings of happiness, contentment, and joy – for the colorful tomatoes and squash in her basket, the quiet beauty of the land, and the preciousness of life with her family and friends. This heightened awareness and gratitude may have only lasted just a minute or two, yet it had a profound effect on Joanie. It made her wonder how many minutes there are in each day, and how we might all live more self-aware with gratitude for the simple blessings in life. After turning to Google for the answer, the 1440 name was born – little did she know she would find it in her own backyard. Following several years of philanthropic grant-making, the 1440 Multiversity campus opened in May 2017 among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, stemming from a desire to establish a beautiful and nurturing physical location where community could gather to explore, learn, reflect, connect, and re-energize. The invitation to participate is extended to all unbound by the range of human differences. While the physical aspects of social gatherings have changed in this time of crisis, our dedication to safely serving our community, employees, and guests remains a committed passion for the 1440 Multiversity team.
What is a Multiversity? Unlike a university, which focuses on the intellect, a multiversity is a place for holistic learning that engages the mind, body, and heart and shapes one's inner fitness. At 1440, we believe that the deepest learning happens when we nurture and awaken all aspects of ourselves. "Multi" represents the many doors and avenues one can enter or exit on their individual journey. "Versity" refers to the social, emotional, and relational aspects of learning that we can use to shape our desires and build more collaborative and connected communities.
By the Numbers 75: Size in acres of the 1440 campus 300: The mile radius from campus that 1440 sources all of its produce and other foods. 775: The number of scholarships that 1440 has granted since the program’s inception in February 2019. 1,200: The estimated age in years of the Mother Tree, which is situated near the Cathedral on campus and is one of the oldest trees in the world. 100,000: Guests who have participated in learning courses on campus since opening in May 2017. 150,000: Number of honeybees that call 1440 home – two more bee colonies were added in May 2020, and each colony produces 50 pounds of honey per year that is used in a variety of 1440 recipes.
1440 Multiversity at a Glance Non-Profit: 1440 Multiversity is an operating 501(c)(3) philanthropic campus – a stay at 1440 supports the campus work of self and society, helps award program scholarships and grants, and fosters the 1440 vision of creating hope for living well. Each financial gift to Healing Our Military Veterans in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support this initiative. All-Inclusive: Overnight guest stays include all meals at Kitchen Table (starting with lunch the day of check-in for the Healing Our First Responders Initiative through lunch on check-out day), up to three signature classes per day, and access to all campus facilities including the Healing Arts center, Fitness Center, retail shop, café, trails, and more.
Essential Business Designation
1440 Multiversity has been designated as an Essential Business by the County of Santa Cruz, Office of Emergency Services. In April 2020, 1440 Multiversity and the County of Santa Cruz announced a twopart partnership to provide meals to shelters and service sites, along with establishing an Alternative Care Site. By the end of May, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team proudly and mindfully prepared more than 40,000 shelter meals to provide individuals nourishment, and in September prepared and provided 21,000 complimentary meals to residents, first responders and evacuees during the CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
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Home Away From Home HEALING OUR MILITARY VETERANS participants will benefit from a three-day, two-night campus workshop in which there will be plenty of unscheduled time so they can make choices based on what they feel will energize and nourish them in the moment – it’s a “human charging station” in many ways. Using the campus resources as support, guests will have the opportunity to focus on what they need most in order to ease their stresses, all at their own pace. Kitchen Table, Common Grounds café, 4 miles of nature trails, fire pits, and the infinity-edge hot tub are some of the places where guests can rejuvenate and safely connect with others to feel understood, recognized, and affirmed. This shared sense of belonging, combined with free time to spend as they choose, allows guests to feel at home so they can focus on the reasons they came to 1440 — for healing, learning, and much-needed energy to help refocus and enrich their lives long after they leave.
Kitchen Table
Common Grounds Café
The heart of the 1440 campus, Kitchen Table is the dining room on campus where each participant will enjoy three nutritious meals per day. Operating with a “Food is Medicine” approach, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team works mindfully using fresh and locally sourced foods to prepare flavorful dishes for all dietary needs, including gluten-free, paleo, lactose-free, and vegan. Chefs cook with the freshest produce harvested within a 300-mile radius of campus and organic meats and seafood from partners dedicated to sustainable and humane practices. Feel energized after each savory meal at Kitchen Table tooptimize the full program experience on campus.
Common Grounds café offers specialty items for purchase à la carte, from the first cup of cappuccino in the morning to a glass of craft beer or wine to close out the day. Guests can relax in Adirondack chairs on the spacious al fresco patio or on the cozy indoor couches. Enjoy freshly baked vegan cookies and gelato between meal periods, or savor a cup of local Verve coffee, spiced chai, or freshly pressed juices outside by the fire pits.
Signature Classes
The perfect complement to a day of growth, guest rooms at 1440 promote rest and relaxation. Healing Our Military Veterans participants will stay in a private room with private bath, and guest rooms are intentionally void of TVs and phones so guests can unplug and reflect. Each building is equipped with Wi-Fi, a water bottle filling station, and a courtesy phone, and rooms can be accessed without using an elevator (which remains available if needed).
A visit to campus gifts the opportunity for guests to explore their passions and interests in a safe community of instructors and fellow participants. Signature classes at 1440 range from creative, to physical, to introspective, and more – all designed to awaken the mind, body, and spirit. During their stay, Healing Our Military Veterans attendees may experience yoga, meditation, tai chi, or nutrition classes, or a soothing sound bath to relax into the evening.
Accommodations
Facilities and amenities may vary based on local and state guidelines and mandates. Guests will receive updates pertaining to their stay upon check-in.
Nature Trails A mindful, leisurely stroll along redwood-lined campus trails is a significant part of the integrated wellness experience for guests, helping supplement their program, healing, and self-discovery work. The Mother Tree, an oldgrowth redwood believed to be 1,200 years old, towers over the campus Cathedral, an especially serene place to enjoy a moment of reflection.
Sundries Retail shopping on campus is open exclusively to registered guests, and includes a variety of educational, inspirational, and practical items to complement learning work both on campus and when returning home. A selection of books, clothing, accessories, and jewelry (with an emphasis on local vendors and fair-trade items) is available along with convenience items.
Infinity Hot Tub Located at the Healing Arts center and surrounded by redwoods, the 250-square-foot Infinity Hot Tub is one of the most popular locations on campus. A soak in the steamy saltwater tub, either in the sunlight or beneath the magic of clear night skies in the mountains, is indescribably soothing to the spirit, beneficial to the body, and a memorably relaxing way to round out a day of self-care.
Fitness Center The 1,400-square-foot Fitness Center is well-equipped with weights, ellipticals, stationary bikes, a treadmill, and more. Work out inside with a view of the redwoods or bring props onto the patio to exercise in the fresh air.
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Dining: Food is Medicine THE HEART OF SUSTENANCE and social connection at 1440 Multiversity is Kitchen Table. All guests on campus gather in this dining space for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to enjoy freshly prepared seasonal meals that include savory soups, delicious simple-fare options, hearty main courses, and sweet desserts at dinnertime. Kitchen Table was built to hold 450 guests at a time for each meal period – seating has been modified both indoors and outdoors to accommodate plenty of personal space for safe social distancing. A wood-burning fireplace warmly welcomes guests at the entrance to Kitchen Table, and once inside, a variety of dining stations offer dishes topped with organic ingredients and garnishes from Joanie’s Garden on campus, plated and served by the 1440 Multiversity culinary team. Guests then choose a table in the expansive indoor dining area or al fresco overlooking the redwoods. The 1440 Multiversity culinary team – led by Executive Chef Kenny Woods – enjoys a creative approach to seasonal dining with colorful aromatic ingredients that inspire its cuisine. Each week the 1440 Multiversity campus forager procures the freshest products from local growers, and chefs use their harvests to create wholesome, flavorful meals. The nearby Salinas Valley and city of Watsonville are known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” for the abundant produce they grow, pack, and ship across the nation and abroad, and 1440 is blessed to source directly from them. The menu offerings at 1440 Multiversity were established with the notion that nutrition is a critical component for physical and emotional health and healing. With that in mind, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team operates mindfully and with a “Food is Medicine” approach, and the team and the guests it serves takes comfort in seeing and knowing where these ingredients originate from. Menus at 1440 vary daily, with gluten-free and vegan options at every meal. All produce is sourced from within a 300-mile radius and often paired with organic meats and seafood from partners dedicated to sustainable and humane practices. From simple fare to wholesome favorites, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team personally plates each meal to preserve freshness – it is their pleasure to surprise guests every day with cuisine that is as innovative as it is nourishing.
Long-Term Commitment to Nourishment 1440 Multiversity enjoys an active strategic partnership with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative – launched by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition, The Culinary Institute of America, and Dr. David Eisenberg. The principle teachings within this partnership have allowed 1440 Multiversity to implement industry-leading philosophies and best practices into its culinary work. Stringent health and safety measures are in place at Kitchen Table and across campus to ensure guest comfort; please see the Health & Safety section for details.
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Campus Protocols at a Glance
Campus Health & Safety THE HEALTH, SECURITY, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING of guests and employees are 1440 Multiversity campus priorities. 1440 closely follows alerts and information disseminated by the CDC, WHO, and the Department of State each day, and continually amends safety protocol in keeping with state mandates and recommendations.
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1440 employs a full-time Security and Safety Manager, who together with the 1440 leadership team closely monitors official guidance from governmental and health authorities The campus conducts scheduled, routine deep cleaning to ensure high-traffic surface areas are clean and disinfected. Hand-washing sinks (including alcohol-based hand sanitizers) are available throughout campus and mandated for use prior to meals. 1440 utilizes EPA-approved cleaning products that are CDC-compliant. All 1440 staff members undergo a daily health screening to include temperature checks. Guests are asked to observe signs and distance indicators located throughout campus to allow for and encourage safe social distancing.
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Disinfectant wipes are available to all classrooms and can be used on all chairs, tables, contemplative supplies, and embodied movement equipment as needed. Guest temperatures will be taken prior to participating in all signature classes. 1440 Signature Class settings utilize outdoor venues to optimize open air as weather permits. Participants are spaced at least 6 feet apart. All speakers will facilitate their sessions from a raised stage in Redwood Auditorium. Physical barriers may be used where practical.
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Guests will receive a private room with a private bath. All guests can access assigned accommodations and common areas without being confined in or requiring the use of elevators (which are available for use as needed). Common areas are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule. Guests must observe social distancing and mask protocol while on campus, along with all physical barriers and marked restricted areas.
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1440 will deploy a limited-touch registration process. Program attendees will be greeted in their vehicle upon arrival and provided with directions to self-parking options. No public restrooms are available while on campus — please use facilities in your assigned room(s) only. 1440 staff and guests are monitored for signs of flu-like symptoms and 1440 employees are provided paid sick time in lieu of reporting to work if they are not well. Guest participation in the Healing Our Community program and daily Signature Classes is at the sole discretion of 1440 Multiversity — 1440 may evict any guest who fails to comply with campus health and safety guidelines. 1440 assists health professionals with contact tracing, accompanied by related implementation parameters. All program participants are required to sign a voluntary participation form acknowledging health and safety guidelines.
The safety and security of our guests and employees is our utmost priority. Please be aware of signage on campus that encourages the health and wellness of everyone that experiences 1440 Multiversity.
Arrival
Limited-touch arrival process for everyone’s safety and well-being.
Social Distancing
Observe signs and distance indicators located throughout campus encourage safe social distancing.
Masks
Participants must observe mask protocol on campus at all times.
Hand Hygiene
1440 encourages frequent handwashing with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds; hand sanitizer is placed throughout campus.
Signature Classes
Settings utilize outdoor venues to optimize open air as weather permits.
Temperature
Guest temperatures may be taken prior to participating in all signature classes or when in public spaces.
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Kitchen Health & Safety 1440 MULTIVERSITY TAKES EXTREME CARE in its health and safety policies on campus, including in the kitchen. All meals are prepared in a kitchen that is safe, sterile, and experiences rigorous routine cleaning. • Upon arrival to campus, all culinary team members enter through one back door and move through a series of management-monitored no-touch stations to have their temperature taken, wash their hands for 25 seconds, and put on gloves and their disposable mask – all set up in order to avoid cross-contamination. Staff wear procedural or surgical masks only, which further increases the safety of one another and the recipients of each meal. • There are four kitchen zones regulated to minimize movement through cooking areas and to adhere to social distancing; once there, staff deep-clean their area before food preparation begins. Every 30 minutes a timer goes off for staff to wash their hands – staff members average washing their hands 74 times per work week. • The loading dock is accessible by management only, and the dock manager sanitizes every incoming package in a Neutral Zone established for the exchange of goods only. Incoming packages air dry for one hour before entering the kitchen, and prepared meals are placed in the Neutral Zone for the delivery team to pick up and take to their destination. • Food distribution is provided only by staff certified to handle food and beverages. Program participants are required to adhere to all mandated policies and procedures or may be denied access to service or continued program participation at 1440’s sole discretion.
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Our personal relationship to our local families and businesses is what drives us still today. We appreciate and value our business with 1440 Multiversity to help the community stay safe during this time. We look forward to providing our community with as much resources as possible.
– JAYCI IMLAY, MARKETING MANAGER, BET TER BRAND FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
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Ways to Support the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative Whether you are an individual, a nonprofit foundation, a philanthropist, government agency or a corporation, your heartfelt support via grant or donation will support the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative in many ways. 1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit campus, and each financial gift designated for this program in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support the healing of military veterans. There are three ways to join us and help provide support:
Become a Sponsor
Make a Grant
A sponsorship of the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative provides the support needed to invite service members and veterans to the 1440 Multiversity campus to begin their healing and rejuvenation. There are five levels of sponsorships offered, each with limited availability and exclusive opportunities to both fully support this initiative and benefit from a variety of marketing acknowledgments. Please visit the Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities section for more information.
Building community and connection are core fundamentals of the 1440 vision, along with creating hope for living well. We welcome all mission-aligned organizations to make a grant to help fund this initiative and heal as many military veterans as possible.
Become a Donor No matter the level of giving, each donation makes a critical impact and provides necessary funding to demonstrate our gratitude to the military veterans who have sacrificed so much for us. Donations may be made by submitting your donation online at 1440.org/donate, by mail, or by speaking with a member of the 1440 Multiversity team. All donors will receive an income tax donation receipt.
To become a sponsor, donor or to make a grant for this program please contact us at: 1440 Multiversity ATTN: Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative 800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 1440.org/donate CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440 Please visit the back of this guide for sponsorship levels and additional resources.
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Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities 1440 Multiversity is seeking grants and strategic partners from a variety of sources to join the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative, including foundations, companies, government agencies and private donors. There are five levels of sponsorship opportunities to show your gratitude and support the healing of the veteran community. 1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) operating philanthropic campus, and each grant and/or financial gift in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support the healing of military veterans in this program.
Gratitude Champion: $1,000,000 Sponsor 500 Military Veterans and their guest (3 available)
Gratitude Partner: $675,000 Sponsor 300 Military Veterans and their guest (4 available)
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Designation as a Gratitude Champion on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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Designation as a Gratitude Partner on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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20 radio spots on local NPR affiliate
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20 radio spots on local NPR affiliate
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Presenting opportunity at up to two (2) Welcome Sessions
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Presenting opportunity at up to four (4) Welcome Sessions
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Mentions in 1440 Multiversity-driven press events/opportunities
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Mentions in 1440 Multiversity-driven press events/opportunities
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Ability to offer your company- or organization-branded welcome gifts in arrival tool kit
Ability to offer your company- or organization-branded welcome gifts in arrival tool kit
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
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Upon re-opening to the general public, opportunity to host a board retreat/meeting for 2.5 days/2 nights for your organization of up to 18 people (mutually agreeable dates)
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Partnership with the 1440 Multiversity Marketing Department to develop customized sponsorship benefit (mutually agreed upon) (e.g., Teaching Kitchen Sushi Making evening event, VIP event, class, or leisure activity as Title Sponsor)
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Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative Programs Begin in Fall 2020 •
$6.7 million is needed to host 3,000 military veterans and their guest, at the cost of $2,250 per twosome.
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Stay will include an all-inclusive three-day, two-night healing-focused program at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, California, with a full year of online continued-support curricula and programming.
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Service members and military veterans are nominated by participating agencies, or designated by funding organizations or 1440 Foundation-directed nominations.
Acknowledgements If the foundation or grant-making organization is interested, 1440 Multiversity may provide (depending on the level of funding): •
Logo/signage opportunities on all initiative-related media and materials
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Mention(s) in local NPR affiliate ads
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When campus re-opens to the public, a 2.5-day board or team retreat at 1440 Multiversity for 18 people
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Opportunity to engage foundation or organization employees in gratitude letter writing or production of a gratitude video
S U PPO R T O U R EFFORT S
Be a Part of the Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative 1440 Multiversity is grateful for your support and partnership to further this important initiative. For more information or to join our roster of funders, please contact:
Frank Ashmore
Managing Director, 1440 Multiversity CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440
If you prefer to donate by mail, checks may be sent to:
1440 Multiversity
ATTN: Healing Our Military Veterans Initiative 800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066
1440.org/donate CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440
1440 Multiversity is an operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic campus.
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