Veterans Day seems like an appropriate day to share some big news from National Consumer Panel. We have selected the two organizations to receive donations this year as part of our NCP Cares charity initiative!
You might remember that this year we decided to focus on organizations that assist our nation’s veterans. We asked you, our panel members, to nominate organizations in your area, and you nominated hundreds of incredible organizations. The nominations included food pantries for struggling vets, organizations that provide mental health services, groups that help veterans overcome physical limitations, and more.
After reviewing the nominations, our team narrowed the list to five semi-finalists. Then, we asked panel members to vote on their top two choices. Voting closed Oct. 24, and after tallying the results, we are thrilled to announce the 2022 NCP Cares recipients!
Patriots & Paws
Patriots & Paws is a California-based nonprofit that provides United States service members with basic home furnishings. The organization has one full-time and one part-time employee and relies on assistance from volunteers. Veterans provide a wishlist and Patriots & Paws works to fulfill those items. The organization also provides referrals to other organizations for veterans interested in an animal companion. Future plans include operating a kennel to provide services to veterans and their animals.
I Honor Your Service to America
The mission of I Honor Your Service to America is to honor, support and encourage men and women in our armed forces worldwide, as well as veterans who have fallen on hard times, with care packages. The organization sends comforts of home like snacks, Beef Jerky, toiletries, knitted items, current magazines, books, music, movies, Girl Scout Cookies, writing materials, coffee, CDs, DVDs, pictures from home, letters, and much more.
National Consumer Panel’s Chief Operating Officer John Toomey says, “On this Veteran’s Day, I can think of no better organizations for NCP Cares to support than those that bring assistance and dignity to the individuals who protect our nation by serving in our military.”
About NCP Cares
NCP Cares is National Consumer Panel’s special community outreach program serving on both a local and national level through charitable donations and volunteer initiatives. The mainstay of the program is an annual charitable donation to organizations in our panel members’ own communities.
Last year, NCP Cares assisted two elementary schools in Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Previous initiatives have supported animal welfare organizations, food pantries and more.
Thank you to all our panel members who nominated organizations and voted for this year’s recipients!
That’s wonderful news! Our Veterans deserve all the best therapies!
I love apples this time of year. Eating them and making Apple Crisp. So much so 2 years ago I planted 2 trees in my yard. One Honeycrisp and one Granny Smith. Some day I hope to pick apples from those trees. Until them I get mine from a friend old trees that have given many wonderful apples over the years.
As I was about to read the winners, I hoped to myself it included something to do with therapy or companion animals. And at this moment, I’m crying tears of so much joy, care, happiness of everything a companion animal can do to enrich the lives of our veterans. What perfect choices. The other one that gives care packages with items that bring touches of home included is one of the coolest and creative ideas I have ever heard of. Its really a shame the way this country allows people who have given so much to it, to be neglected for even one second. They deserve all the honor and respect a person can receive. I feel proud to be even dust on an organization like NCP. What a treat to read tonight.
How blessed are the people that you make us aware of! They deserve so much for their sacrifices for our country and me per 🙋🏼♀️🏆💯
Thanks as always for shedding light on something we often take for granted !🇱🇷 💕 Jody
Perfect!!!! Caring begins at home. Taking care of those who take care of us!!!