Mission Statement

Home With Heroes is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families. As a non-profit organization, we rely on support from generous individuals. Donating is quick, easy, and secure through the power of PayPal. You don’t even need an account to pay, we accept all major credit cards and debit cards. Home With Heroes is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax-deductible. Please click on the Donate tab on this page. For questions, please see the Contact page. Thank you for supporting Home With Heroes Foundation Inc.

Activities

• Retreats for those experiencing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), especially veterans. Should you wish to sign up for a retreat or wish to help, get in touch through our contact page.
• Tournaments to raise funds for our programs and activities. (See upcoming events on homepage.)
• Honor Rides to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. (See upcoming events on homepage.)
• Boxing Days to help Operation G.R.I.T.S. (Gifts Raised in the South), a non-profit organization. (See upcoming events on homepage.)
• Visit-A-Vet Project for those veterans who need a friendly visit. To volunteer or learn more, get in touch through our contact page.
• Donations to Veterans Scholarships
• Collection of U.S. Flags to be retired
• World War II Veteran History Project (interviews with World War II veterans)
• Sponsorship of Patriotic Programs.
• Partnerships with other organizations helping veterans and their families. (See Partners page)

Our Leadership

• Founder and President: G. Mark LaFrancis, President, Air Force Retiree (23 years), son of WWII veteran, and grandson of WWI veteran. LaFrancis has dedicated more than 30 years to helping veterans.
• Vice President: Tuwanna Williams, Army Veteran and WIOA Recruiter for Copiah-Lincoln Community College
• Board Chairman: The Hon. Forrest “Al” Johnson, Judge, and father of three veterans
• Board Vice Chairwoman: Teresa Busby, Executive Director, Southwest MS Center for Culture & Learning Alcorn State University
• Treasurer: Robert Foley, Army Special Forces Veteran
• Board Member: Donnie Verucchi, Vietnam Veteran, Past Commander Mississippi Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Board Member: Monica Morrison, Navy Veteran
• Board Member: Barbara Winkworth

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