Lioness
At its heart, LIONESS is about the people behind the mission. It explores what service asks of individuals, what it asks of families, and the sacrifices that often go unseen. We are proud to spotlight the organizations below, whose work supports service members, veterans, military families, caregivers, and women in service. We invite you to learn more about their missions, the impact they’re making every day, and ways to get involved.
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Best Defense Foundation
Best Defense Foundation's Female STRONGHOLD Program empowers women veterans through physical challenge, peer-to-peer connection, and honest conversation. Participants strengthen their mental and physical well-being through expert-led instruction, rediscover their purpose, and build a lasting sisterhood that extends far beyond the mountain.
ALLTRU
Built and led by the women of Special Operations Forces, ALLTRU 501(c)(3) empowers leaders of character and action to honor their fallen teammates and unleash the full potential of a community still committed to serving something greater than themselves.
Rally4Vets
Rally4Vets brings veterans, service members, and supporters together through motorsports, film screenings, and community gatherings — building connections that prevent veteran suicide. Founded by Army veteran Robert Hess, the nonprofit also pairs highly trained service dogs with disabled veterans in need.
TAPS
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community. Founded in 1994, by USAF veteran Bonnie Carroll after the death of her husband Brigadier General Tom Carroll.
VME
Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) is a national nonprofit professional association connecting military veterans with careers, opportunities, and community across the entertainment industry. Through partnerships, mentorship, and education, VME helps veterans translate their talents, advance their careers, build connections, and contribute their distinctive skills and experience to the industry.