
how we help our veterans
By pairing veterans with gyms of interest, negotiating membership discounts to most efficiently manage donated funds and sponsoring three-month memberships free to veterans and/or their spouses, we know that the combination of fitness, community and financial relief is positively impacting those we sponsor.
And we know we are changing veterans lives because they tell us so!
Our impact
We execute several major fundraising events each year and a number of smaller outreach events. Interest from vets and/or their spouses in our sponsorships has been robust – over 530 people applied to MAVS for sponsorship in 2019. To date, we have sponsored memberships for over 515 veterans and/or their spouses and over 175 in 2019 alone!
By pairing veterans with gyms of interest, negotiating membership discounts to most efficiently manage donated funds and sponsoring three-month memberships free to veterans and/or their spouses, we know that the combination of fitness, community and financial relief is positively impacting those we sponsor. And we know we are changing veterans lives because they tell us so!
"The workouts have been a great boost for me mentally and physically."
6-year Army Veteran
"Thank you all so much for helping me to take back my own life again."
9-year Army Veteran
"You can’t imagine the impact that this sponsorship has done to my overall health."
21-year Army Veteran
"I can't tell you how much of an impact MAVS has had on me, there are not enough words…my future looks brighter than ever. Thank you so much for helping me get my life back on track! "
30-year Army Veteran
Meet Our Team

Justin Bohannon
Executive Director
Army Veteran

Mistin Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
Board Member

Dominique Jaquez
Director of Social Media Martketing

Cynthia Reed
Veteran Memberships, Volunteer Management, Admin

Roger Graham
Chief Financial Officer
Board Member
Navy Veteran

John Barlow
Board Member
Navy Veteran

Yeraldin Yordi
Gala Event Planner

Elisa Borah
Outcome Measurement Director

Donna Hoffmeyer
Board Member
Army Veteran