True Patriot Love: Bridging the Gap for Veterans and Their Families

True Patriot Love: Bridging the Gap for Veterans and Their Families

Stand alongside the 100,000 servicemembers who are committed to safeguarding Canadian freedoms, both here and abroad. These individuals serving in our Armed Forces have diverse experiences and expertise, but they share a common commitment to protecting and defending our country.

It’s a commitment that extends to over 40 countries across the globe and that tangibly affects the daily lives of millions of Canadians. As we combat the definitive challenges of our time—a global pandemic, a rise in extreme weather and flooding, and an increasingly competitive and fractured geopolitical environment—servicemembers are playing a vital role in preserving our safety and prosperity.

“When you serve in the military, you adapt to a way of life that is structured in a very particular way. In the military, you learn about black and white, whereas in life, there’s a lot of greys. After coming out of that, you have to rediscover who you are.” —Desi

They’ve had our backs; now it’s time we had theirs. Currently, there are over 486,000 Veterans and families in Canada, with about 5,000 military personnel transitioning to civilian life each year, including approximately 2,500 due to medical reasons. These transitions affect not only the servicemembers themselves but also 700 spouses and 900 children. An eye-opening fact: children from military families experience double the rate of mental health issues compared to children from civilian families.

PATRIOTIC LOVE

True Patriot Love is Canada’s Foundation for the military community, working to support military members, Veterans, and their families at every stage of their journey. From healthcare challenges, families needing support, or transitioning to civilian life, your donation contributes to programs that address mental health, physical rehabilitation, education, and family support, ensuring those who put on Canada’s uniform receive the care they deserve.

True Patriot Love collaborates closely with valued partners like yourself to cater to the evolving needs of servicemembers, whether they belong to the Regular Force, Reserve, or are transitioning to civilian life as Veterans. Their work revolves around four key pillars:

SUPPORTING STRONGER MILITARY FAMILIES

Recognizing the profound sacrifices made by spouses, caregivers, children, and youth, True Patriot Love ensures that their needs are met with compassion and care.

PRIORITIZING WELL-BEING

Investing in mental health and transition programs, among other initiatives, to promote the overall well-being of our courageous servicemembers.

IMPROVING REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY

True Patriot Love harnesses the power of sport, expeditions, and community-based programming to facilitate the journey of rehabilitation and recovery.

FOSTERING CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITIES

By providing resources to organizations that promote mentorship, volunteerism, and advocacy, True Patriot Love helps servicemembers stay connected to their communities, even beyond their time in uniform.

“It’s a relief that organizations like True Patriot Love are there in the background to help with some of the struggles of families and recognizing the dedication of CAF members.” —Ben

Join us with a donation to True Patriot Love. Together, we can make a lasting impact and continue to uphold the values that define our nation.

Donate at TruePatriotLove.com