★ Vet Nation Nonprofit · 501(c)(3) · EIN 42-3963992 · Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
★ A CHRIST-CENTERED COALITION FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
★ CHRIST-CENTERED COALITION FOR VETERANS
YOUR SERVICE MAY HAVE ENDED. YOUR MISSION HASN’T.
Vet Nation connects veterans and their families with brotherhood, purpose, outdoor adventure, and local churches — by uniting the organizations already doing good work in your community.
No cost to veterans
No pressure, no sales pitch
A real person follows up within 72 hours
Vet Nation connects veterans and their families with brotherhood, purpose, outdoor adventure, and local churches.
✓ No cost to veterans · No pressure
✓ A real person follows up within 72 hours
IN COALITION WITH
FIND YOUR WAY IN
Vet Nation serves veterans and everyone who stands with them.
VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS
Brotherhood, purpose, and your next mission.
SPOUSES & FAMILIES
Families serve too. The mission includes you.
CHURCHES & MINISTRIES
Host, welcome, and walk alongside veterans near you.
ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES
Join a coalition that multiplies what you already do.
SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS
Fuel the 2027 tour and a nationwide network.
LIFE AFTER THE UNIFORM
YOU KNOW HOW TO WORK HARD. YOU NEED SOMETHING WORTH AIMING AT.
Service gave you a mission, a team, and a reason to get up before sunrise. Plenty of veterans transition successfully on paper and still miss the purpose, the brotherhood, and the chance to keep serving that came with the uniform.
Vet Nation exists to bridge that gap — with people who get it and a next step you can actually take.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17
Service gave you a mission, a team, and a reason to get up before sunrise. Vet Nation helps you find all three again — with people who get it.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
01
NO HYPE. NO SALES PITCH.
We listen first, then connect you with people and partners who fit — never a program you’re pushed into.
We listen first, then connect you with people who fit.
02
FAITH OFFERED, NEVER FORCED.
We’re unapologetically Christ-centered, and we welcome every veteran with dignity and respect — wherever you are with God.
Christ-centered, welcoming every veteran with dignity.
03
START SMALL. KEEP SHOWING UP.
One breakfast, one hike, one conversation. Then we stay connected long after the first hello.
One breakfast, one hike, one conversation.
60-SECOND PATHFINDER
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR RIGHT NOW?
Pick what fits today. There’s no wrong answer — and you can change your mind.
Brotherhood & community
Purpose & meaningful work
Faith & a church home
Outdoor adventure
Support for my family
A way to serve again
WHAT WE STAND ON
FOUR FOUNDATIONS. ONE MISSION.
Vet Nation exists to connect veterans with authentic community, Gospel-centered hope, meaningful adventure, servant leadership, and opportunities to keep serving.
01
FAITH
Helping veterans discover hope through Christ.
Gospel-centered hope, discipleship, and spiritual encouragement — through healthy local churches.
02
COMMUNITY
No veteran should walk alone.
Authentic relationships where veterans and their families are known, supported, and sharpened.
03
ADVENTURE
Shared adventure builds lasting friendships.
Outdoor experiences that create room for growth, leadership, healing, and fellowship.
04
SERVICE
The mission doesn’t end after military service.
Chances to serve neighbors, strengthen churches, and make a lasting difference at home.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REACH OUT
CLEAR STEPS. REAL PEOPLE. NO RUNAROUND.
1
REACH OUT
Tell us where you are — a two-minute form or a phone call. Whatever is easier.
2
WE CALL WITHIN 72 HOURS
A real conversation about your needs, interests, and goals. We listen first.
3
A WARM HAND-OFF
We personally introduce you to the right church, coalition partner, or program near you. Not a phone list.
4
WE STAY CONNECTED
Fellowship, events, service, and check-ins — long after the first hello.
Vet Nation is a connection network, not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7.
VOICES FROM THE MISSION
IN THEIR OWN WORDS.
“So many great things came from it … I healed a lot.”
SS
STEVE S.
Veteran
STEVE S. · Veteran
“Without the foundation of Christ it all falls apart.”
JV
JENNA V.
Military spouse
JENNA V. · Military spouse
“They are making a difference in the lives of Veterans.”
BW
BRANDON W.
Pastor
THE VET NATION COALITION
AMERICA DOESN’T NEED ANOTHER VETERAN ORGANIZATION COMPETING FOR ATTENTION. IT NEEDS A TRUSTED PLATFORM THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.
Every community already has much of what veterans need. The challenge is helping those resources work together. Vet Nation connects churches, veteran organizations, outdoor partners, counselors, and businesses into one network — so every veteran gets a warm hand-off and a team that follows through.
Instead of asking organizations to join us, we invite them to join one another.
CHURCHES & MINISTRIES
VFWS & VETERAN ORGS
OUTDOOR & ADVENTURE PARTNERS
COUNSELING & CARE PROVIDERS
VET NATION
EMPLOYERS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY NONPROFITS
CIVIC & LOCAL LEADERS
MEDIA & STORYTELLERS
FOR CHURCHES
Host a tour stop or fellowship breakfast, welcome veterans into your congregation, and receive warm hand-offs from the coalition.
FOR VETERAN & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Receive referrals, reach veterans you couldn’t find on your own, and show up at tour stops. Your brand stays yours.
FOR BUSINESSES & SPONSORS
Sponsor a tour category, engage your employees in service, and receive impact reporting you can share.
FOUNDING COALITION PARTNERS
Media & storytelling partner
Coalition partner
Faith-based trauma healing partner
Founding partner spots are open
Coalition partner
THE 2027 NATIONAL TOUR · WITH SWAGGY VETS
AMERICA’S MOBILE VETERAN COMMUNITY.
In 2027, Vet Nation takes the mission on the road — bringing fellowship, storytelling, and trusted local resources to veterans where they live. Wherever the van travels, partnerships follow.
THE 2027 NATIONAL TOUR
A TYPICAL TOUR STOP
Coffee, a handshake, and people who get it — what every stop is built to feel like.
01 · BREAKFAST AT CHURCH
Fellowship, connection, and a strong start to the day.
02 · HIKE WITH A PARTNER
Camaraderie, fresh air, and a reset for mind and body.
03 · STORY RECORDING
Share your story, honor your journey, encourage others.
04 · ONGOING CONNECTION
Local resources and relationships that last beyond the tour.
2027 CAMPAIGN GOALS
Targets for our inaugural national campaign. Progress will be reported publicly after every stop.
15+
States
75
Communities
150
Veteran stories
Stories
100+
Fellowship events
100
Church partners
250K
People reached
2027 campaign goals
STORIES & PODCAST
REAL VOICES. REAL HOPE. REAL CONNECTION.
Honest conversations with veterans and the people who serve alongside them — about service, transition, faith, family, and what comes next.
THE VET NATION PODCAST
EPISODE 69 · NEW EPISODE
THE HARDEST PART OF LEAVING THE MILITARY NOBODY TALKS ABOUT
Retired U.S. Army Captain Jason Trudell — 82nd Airborne, psychological operations officer, and CEO of Vet Nation — on the internal battle many veterans carry after the uniform, the isolation nobody warns you about, and why a new mission is how you move forward.
A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER
“Honor those who have served. Unite those who still have a mission.”
Vet Nation was born from a simple conviction: No veteran left behind. As veterans ourselves, we understand the unique bond forged through service. We also believe that the values learned in uniform — honor, sacrifice, courage, discipline, and servant leadership — remain essential long after military service ends. Our desire is not merely to thank veterans for their service but to walk beside them as they rediscover purpose, build authentic relationships, strengthen their families, and serve their communities.
JASON R. TRUDELL
Founder & Executive Director
GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE
FUEL THE MISSION.
Your gift keeps the tour rolling, veterans’ stories recorded, and veterans connected to people who stay. Join Rally Point — our monthly giving community — and give steady support to a growing nationwide network.
501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 42-3963992
Founded by veterans in Summerville, South Carolina
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency — Candid’s highest level · View our Candid profile
Current with the IRS — 2025 Form 990-N filed · Verify on IRS.gov
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
By check: payable to Vet Nation Nonprofit · 700 Nexton Square Dr, PMB 17457429, Summerville, SC 29486
RALLY POINT
Monthly giving community
Secure checkout · Change or cancel anytime
YOUR NEXT MISSION STARTS WITH ONE CONVERSATION.
A real person replies within 72 hours. Your information stays with Vet Nation. Prefer to talk? Call (843) 531-1125 or email team@myvetnation.org.