“Madman Mike Thanks and Proudly Supports ALL who put themselves in harm's way to protect us: United States Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders. Below is some information on how to support them.”

note: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(19) are tax-exempt non-profits, donations are tax-deductible. Check nonprofit ratings and percentage donated that goes to recipients on CharityWatch  and  Charity Navigator

Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund (FWSF)  www.fwsf.org – 501(c)(3) based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, helps Michigan-based soldiers who are experiencing financial hardship because of injuries sustained in the Iraq or Afghanistan campaigns. “None of our members are paid and 97% of donations go directly to our troops in need.”  facebook

Crates 4 Veterans  crates4veterans.com – 501(c)(3) based in Livonia, MI, providing services and aid through donations for Veterans and active duty military in need.  facebook   amazon.com

Michigan Veterans Foundation  michiganveteransfoundation.org – based in Detroit, MI. A non-profit agency, Our mission is to help homeless veterans regain their stability and return self-sufficiency.  facebook

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency  www.michigan.gov/mvaa – state government agency is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families.  facebook

Operation Injured Soldiers  injuredsoldiers.org – based in South Lyon, MI. Hunting and Fishing Trips, Sporting and Racing Events, Corporate and Individuals provide opportunities of land use/ranches for Veterans to Return to the Wild, and more.  facebook

Blue Star Service Dogs  www.bluestarservicedogs.org – Serving Veterans with Invisible Wounds, located in Pinckney, MI. We rescue shelter dogs, train them, pair them with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and continue their training to be service dogs.  facebook

The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial – in Royal Oak, MI.  www.michiganww2memorial.org   facebook

Also check national entities help and support for Veterans, Troops and First Responders on Mike's: Support U.S. Veterans Troops, First Responders

United States Armed Forces Websites

ARMY: www.army.mil  www.goarmy.com

NAVY: www.navy.mil  www.navy.com

AIR FORCE: www.af.mil  www.airforce.com

MARINES: www.marines.mil  www.marines.com

COAST GUARD: www.uscg.mil  www.gocoastguard.com

SPACE FORCE: www.spaceforce.mil

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: www.nationalguard.mil  www.nationalguard.com

Military Info: military.com