Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Mission: Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. In 2007,1stLt Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who. . . " Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation's heroes live on in the next generation.
Target demographics: Veterans, Survivors, and our nation's youth.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 300,000 Youth are currently living the "If Not Me, Then Who. . . " Movement, empowered over 60,000 Veterans and Survivors, and united over 100,000 Spartan members.
Geographic areas served: We are a national organization.
Programs: Character Does Matter, Operation Legacy, Leading with Your Strengths, and Expeditions.