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Clay Veterans Inc

LXCL:Clay Veterans Inc. empowers veterans, their families, and the veteran community in Clay County by providing advice on essential resources, fostering community connections, and promoting purpose through various programs and events. Our volunteers are here to listen, provide support, and recommend advice on where to start in obtaining the goal of the client. We serve the veteran community, all are welcome to join our cause, regardless of status.

Medal of Honor Day Breakfast Fundraiser March 25, 2026 | 8:00&ndash;10:00 AM 📍 Club Continental &ndash; Garden Room 👔 Business Casual | 🎟️ $50 Ticket | Assigned Seating &nbsp;Join us for a Medal of Honor Day Breakfast honoring Florida&rsquo;s Medal of Honor recipients and the heroes among us. Guests will enjoy a full breakfast buffet, opening remarks, and an inspiring keynote by Eries L. G. Mentzer, retired U.S. Air Force senior leader and nationally recognized speaker. &nbsp;This fundraising event benefits the Clay Veterans Center, supporting connection, resources, and purpose for veterans and their families in Clay County. Sponsors will be recognized during the program. &nbsp;Accessibility: ADA accessible with a separate wheelchair entrance available.Tax Information: $18 represents the meal value; the remaining portion is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.&nbsp;

SOLD OUT!! Medal of Honor Day Breakfast Fundraiser

Clay Veterans envisions a community where no veteran or family stands alone&mdash;where connection, purpose, and support are always within reach through a trusted local Veterans Center. Our vision is simple but powerful:to ensure that every veteran and veteran family in Clay County has a place to belong, a place to be understood, and a place to turn for connection and support. &nbsp;The Clay Veterans Center is more than a building.It is a lifeline, a meeting place, and a home base for veterans navigating life after service. Connection.Purpose.Support. Donor support keeps the Clay Veterans Center operating as a trusted place for veterans and families to connect and thrive. Your Support Builds a Place Where Veterans Belong&nbsp;Your donation helps keep the Clay Veterans Center open&mdash;providing connection, purpose, and support for veterans and their families in Clay County. No Veteran Should Stand Alone.&nbsp;Your gift sustains a welcoming community hub where veterans find belonging, camaraderie, and hope. WHY THIS MATTERS Too many veterans struggle quietly with isolation, loss of purpose, and the overwhelming task of navigating complex systems. Caregivers&mdash;often spouses or family members&mdash;carry enormous responsibility with little support. Clay Veterans exists to close that gap by focusing on what systems alone cannot provide:&nbsp; &nbsp;human connection, dignity, and community. OUR VISION FOR IMPACT With the support of donors and community partners, Clay Veterans is building a future where: &bull; Veterans are connected, not isolated&nbsp; Through regular gatherings, peer groups, and social programs, veterans find camaraderie, friendship, and renewed hope. &bull; Purpose is restored after service&nbsp; Veterans are empowered to give back through volunteerism, mentorship, and community projects that recognize their skills and leadership. &bull; Families and caregivers are supported&nbsp; Caregivers gain relief, resources, and reassurance knowing their veteran has a safe, welcoming place to engage and belong. &bull; Help is accessible and dignified&nbsp; Veterans receive guidance, information, and technology support in a trusted environment&mdash;without stigma or red tape. &bull; A dependable Veterans Center exists for the long term &nbsp; A stable, welcoming hub ensures that these connections and services are available not just today, but for years to come. HOW DONOR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE Donor support sustains the foundation that allows all programs to function:&bull; A physical Veterans Center that serves as a consistent gathering place&bull; Trained volunteers who provide time, care, and expertise&bull; Programs that foster connection, purpose, and engagement&bull; Communication and outreach that ensures veterans know they are not alone Every contribution directly strengthens the infrastructure of connection that veterans rely on. LOOKING AHEAD Over the next three to five years, Clay Veterans will:&bull; Expand camaraderie programs and peer support groups&bull; Increase opportunities for veterans to serve their community&bull; Strengthen outreach and communication to reach isolated veterans&bull; Grow partnerships and volunteer leadership&bull; Secure the long-term sustainability of the Clay Veterans Center Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Clay Veterans envisions a community where no veteran or family stands alone—where connection, purpose, and support are always within reach through a trusted local Veterans Center.Our vision is simple but powerful:to ensure that every veteran and veteran family in Clay County has a place to belong, a place to be understood, and a place to turn for connection and support. The Clay Veterans Center is more than a building.It is a lifeline, a meeting place, and a home base for veterans navigating life after service.Connection.Purpose.Support.Donor support keeps the Clay Veterans Center operating as a trusted place for veterans and families to connect and thrive.Your Support Builds a Place Where Veterans Belong Your donation helps keep the Clay Veterans Center open—providing connection, purpose, and support for veterans and their families in Clay County.No Veteran Should Stand Alone. Your gift sustains a welcoming community hub where veterans find belonging, camaraderie, and hope.WHY THIS MATTERSToo many veterans struggle quietly with isolation, loss of purpose, and the overwhelming task of navigating complex systems.Caregivers—often spouses or family members—carry enormous responsibility with little support.Clay Veterans exists to close that gap by focusing on what systems alone cannot provide: human connection, dignity, and community.OUR VISION FOR IMPACTWith the support of donors and community partners, Clay Veterans is building a future where:• Veterans are connected, not isolated Through regular gatherings, peer groups, and social programs, veterans find camaraderie, friendship, and renewed hope.• Purpose is restored after service Veterans are empowered to give back through volunteerism, mentorship, and community projects that recognize their skills and leadership.• Families and caregivers are supported Caregivers gain relief, resources, and reassurance knowing their veteran has a safe, welcoming place to engage and belong.• Help is accessible and dignified Veterans receive guidance, information, and technology support in a trusted environment—without stigma or red tape.• A dependable Veterans Center exists for the long term A stable, welcoming hub ensures that these connections and services are available not just today, but for years to come.HOW DONOR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLEDonor support sustains the foundation that allows all programs to function:• A physical Veterans Center that serves as a consistent gathering place• Trained volunteers who provide time, care, and expertise• Programs that foster connection, purpose, and engagement• Communication and outreach that ensures veterans know they are not aloneEvery contribution directly strengthens the infrastructure of connection that veterans rely on.LOOKING AHEADOver the next three to five years, Clay Veterans will:• Expand camaraderie programs and peer support groups• Increase opportunities for veterans to serve their community• Strengthen outreach and communication to reach isolated veterans• Grow partnerships and volunteer leadership• Secure the long-term sustainability of the Clay Veterans CenterThank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 &Uacute;nete a nosotros para Crear Cambios! 🌟En Clay Veterans Inc, sabemos que el cambio comienza contigo. Cada acto de bondad, cada d&oacute;lar, y cada momento de tu tiempo nos acerca m&aacute;s a lograr nuestra misi&oacute;n de mejorar el bienestar de los Veteranos y sus familias. Juntos, podemos crear un mundo m&aacute;s brillante y compasivo para todos. C&oacute;mo puedes ayudar a impulsar nuestra misi&oacute;n:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donar: Cada d&oacute;lar cuenta. Contribuye ahora para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Compartir: Comparte nuestra campa&ntilde;a con tus amigos, familiares y en las redes sociales. Tu defensa puede amplificar nuestro impacto.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Voluntariado: Tu tiempo y habilidades tambi&eacute;n pueden hacer un impacto.</li></ol> Visi&oacute;n:Una comunidad de veteranos pr&oacute;spera donde cada veterano y su familia puedan acceder a servicios de apoyo, encontrar camarader&iacute;a, y seguir sirviendo a otros, todo ello desde un centro exclusivo, independiente con espacio para programas, eventos y reuniones comunitarias. Prioridades Estrat&eacute;gicas:&bull; Operar y Fortalecer el Centro de Veteranos&bull; Construir Valor de Membres&iacute;a a Trav&eacute;s de Conexi&oacute;n y Prop&oacute;sito&bull; Ampliar Programas y Participaci&oacute;n&bull; Crecer en Capacidad Organizativa&bull; Asegurar una Instalaci&oacute;n Independiente Gracias por apoyar nuestra misi&oacute;n, tu apoyo es invaluable.

🌟 Únete a nosotros para Crear Cambios! 🌟En Clay Veterans Inc, sabemos que el cambio comienza contigo. Cada acto de bondad, cada dólar, y cada momento de tu tiempo nos acerca más a lograr nuestra misión de mejorar el bienestar de los Veteranos y sus familias. Juntos, podemos crear un mundo más brillante y compasivo para todos.Cómo puedes ayudar a impulsar nuestra misión:Donar: Cada dólar cuenta. Contribuye ahora para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta.Compartir: Comparte nuestra campaña con tus amigos, familiares y en las redes sociales. Tu defensa puede amplificar nuestro impacto.Voluntariado: Tu tiempo y habilidades también pueden hacer un impacto.Visión:Una comunidad de veteranos próspera donde cada veterano y su familia puedan acceder a servicios de apoyo, encontrar camaradería, y seguir sirviendo a otros, todo ello desde un centro exclusivo, independiente con espacio para programas, eventos y reuniones comunitarias.Prioridades Estratégicas:• Operar y Fortalecer el Centro de Veteranos• Construir Valor de Membresía a Través de Conexión y Propósito• Ampliar Programas y Participación• Crecer en Capacidad Organizativa• Asegurar una Instalación IndependienteGracias por apoyar nuestra misión, tu apoyo es invaluable.

This November, we will host our first annual Vets-Giving Luncheon and warmly invite single veterans and &nbsp;surviving spouses to join us for this special gathering.&nbsp; Created especially for those who may otherwise spend the holiday alone, the luncheon offers fellowship, meaningful conversation, and a welcoming place to connect with others who understand the journey of service and loss.&nbsp; The afternoon brings guests together around a shared Thanksgiving-style meal to reflect on gratitude, service, and the strength of our veteran community. It is a heartfelt opportunity to come together in appreciation, remembrance, and shared support in a warm, caring setting. &nbsp;

This November, we will host our first annual Vets-Giving Luncheon and warmly invite single veterans and surviving spouses to join us for this special gathering. Created especially for those who may otherwise spend the holiday alone, the luncheon offers fellowship, meaningful conversation, and a welcoming place to connect with others who understand the journey of service and loss. The afternoon brings guests together around a shared Thanksgiving-style meal to reflect on gratitude, service, and the strength of our veteran community.It is a heartfelt opportunity to come together in appreciation, remembrance, and shared support in a warm, caring setting.

Support the Clay Veterans  1st Annual "VetsGiving" Luncheon ~ Single Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Caregiver Support / Monthly Investment

Program OverviewThe Family Support Services Program recognizes that caring for a veteran often means supporting the entire family. Family members, caregivers, spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents are essential partners in a veteran&#39;s health, independence, and quality of life. The program provides non-clinical, family-centered services focused on:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Resource navigation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Education</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregiver support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Peer engagement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community involvement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Respite coordination</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family wellness</li></ul>The Family Support Services Coordinator(s) work collaboratively with the organization&#39;s Support Services, Open Door Program, VetTech Program, Community Engagement Program, and community partners to improve the well-being of veteran families throughout Clay County. Program PurposeStrengthen the resilience, wellbeing, and sustainability of military and veteran families by providing coordinated support services, peer connection, practical assistance, and community engagement. Target PopulationThe program serves:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Veteran spouses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Surviving spouses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family caregivers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children of veterans</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Military families</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gold Star families</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregivers of veterans with disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregivers of aging veterans</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Families experiencing caregiver fatigue or social isolation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transitioning military families</li></ul>Program PrinciplesThe program is built upon the following principles:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family-centered support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Non-clinical services</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Peer-based encouragement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Confidentiality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Compassion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Resource coordination</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community collaboration</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dignity and respect</li></ul>The program does not provide emergency financial assistance but serves as a resource navigation and support program. We are requesting funding to build capacity with caregiver support and reducing family social isolation over the next year. Goal 2: Strengthen Caregiver Support ObjectivesProvide structured caregiver services including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Monthly caregiver support meetings &nbsp;(LUNCHES)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Educational workshops</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Self-care education</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stress management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregiver appreciation activities</li></ul>Expand respite opportunities through the Open-Door Program using trained volunteers. Goal 3: Reduce Family Social Isolation ObjectivesDevelop opportunities including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family dinners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Holiday events</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregiver socials</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Veteran family activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Peer support groups</li></ul>Support groups may include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Caregiver Connection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Veteran Spouses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Surviving Spouses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents of Disabled Veterans</li></ul>Long-Term VisionBy 2030, the Family Support Services Program will be recognized as one of the cornerstone programs of Clay Veterans, Inc., ensuring that caregivers, spouses, surviving family members, and military families are connected, informed, and supported throughout every stage of the veteran journey. Working alongside the Open-Door Program, Support Services, VetTech Program, Community Engagement Program, and Camaraderie Groups, the Family Support Services Program will help ensure that no veteran family in Clay County feels isolated, unsupported, or without a place to turn. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Program OverviewThe Family Support Services Program recognizes that caring for a veteran often means supporting the entire family. Family members, caregivers, spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents are essential partners in a veteran's health, independence, and quality of life.The program provides non-clinical, family-centered services focused on:ConnectionResource navigationEducationCaregiver supportPeer engagementCommunity involvementRespite coordinationFamily wellnessThe Family Support Services Coordinator(s) work collaboratively with the organization's Support Services, Open Door Program, VetTech Program, Community Engagement Program, and community partners to improve the well-being of veteran families throughout Clay County.Program PurposeStrengthen the resilience, wellbeing, and sustainability of military and veteran families by providing coordinated support services, peer connection, practical assistance, and community engagement.Target PopulationThe program serves:Veteran spousesSurviving spousesFamily caregiversChildren of veteransMilitary familiesGold Star familiesCaregivers of veterans with disabilitiesCaregivers of aging veteransFamilies experiencing caregiver fatigue or social isolationTransitioning military familiesProgram PrinciplesThe program is built upon the following principles:Family-centered supportNon-clinical servicesPeer-based encouragementConfidentialityCompassionResource coordinationCommunity collaborationDignity and respectThe program does not provide emergency financial assistance but serves as a resource navigation and support program.We are requesting funding to build capacity with caregiver support and reducing family social isolation over the next year.Goal 2: Strengthen Caregiver SupportObjectivesProvide structured caregiver services including:Monthly caregiver support meetings (LUNCHES)Educational workshopsSelf-care educationStress managementCaregiver appreciation activitiesExpand respite opportunities through the Open-Door Program using trained volunteers.Goal 3: Reduce Family Social IsolationObjectivesDevelop opportunities including:Family dinnersHoliday eventsCaregiver socialsVeteran family activitiesPeer support groupsSupport groups may include:Caregiver ConnectionVeteran SpousesSurviving SpousesParents of Disabled VeteransLong-Term VisionBy 2030, the Family Support Services Program will be recognized as one of the cornerstone programs of Clay Veterans, Inc., ensuring that caregivers, spouses, surviving family members, and military families are connected, informed, and supported throughout every stage of the veteran journey.Working alongside the Open-Door Program, Support Services, VetTech Program, Community Engagement Program, and Camaraderie Groups, the Family Support Services Program will help ensure that no veteran family in Clay County feels isolated, unsupported, or without a place to turn.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Clay Veterans Inc

Clay Veterans Inc

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SOLD OUT!! Medal of Honor Day Breakfast Fundraiser

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Connection. Purpose. Support.

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Support the Clay Veterans 1st Annual "VetsGiving" Luncheon ~ Single Veterans and Surviving Spouses

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