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SUPPORT. CONNECTION. POSSIBILITY.

Find your next
connection.

Practical help, shared experiences, and a community that understands. Explore the ways Salute the Troops brings veterans together.

01 / PRACTICAL SUPPORT

Everyday Essentials

We’re Here to Help

A little support can make a meaningful difference.

Gas and grocery assistance can help eligible veterans meet everyday needs. Connect with Salute the Troops to understand the requirements and the next step for your situation.

Apply for gas or grocery assistance
Illustrative gas and grocery gift cards beside a bag of fresh groceries
Support for everyday needs

Gas and grocery assistance.

02 / GROWING TOGETHER

Veterans Thrive Garden

Rooted in Service

A common place to grow.

Our community garden at the corner of First Street and Marr Street in downtown Fond du Lac brings neighbors together around growing and sharing fresh vegetables. It’s a place for connection, shared purpose, and service close to home.

Ask about the garden
Red raised garden beds beside the Veterans Thrive Garden sign
Veterans Thrive Garden

A common place to grow.

Source: Wisconsin Gardens, Summer 2020, p. 9.

03 / CONNECTION OUTDOORS

Operation Winnebagoland Muskies

Go Beyond the Catch

More than a day on the water.

In partnership with the Winnebagoland Muskie Club, this program brings veterans together through fishing and time outdoors. The conversations, camaraderie, and connection around the bonfire matter just as much as the catch.

Sign up for the waiting list
Jim holding a fish aboard a boat
Operation Winnebagoland Muskies

More than a day on the water.

04 / A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Combat Vets to Oshkosh

History Takes Flight

An experience beyond the everyday.

Historic aviation and veteran camaraderie come together in Oshkosh. The program offers an opportunity to connect around extraordinary aviation experiences, including aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang and T-6 Texan. Contact our team for current program details and availability.

Apply for Combat Vets to Oshkosh
A participant wearing a flight headset inside an aircraft, with two aircraft flying nearby over the lake and shoreline
Combat Vets to Oshkosh

History Takes Flight · 2022

05 / URGENT ESSENTIAL NEEDS

Emergency Financial Assistance

Help when an urgent need arises.

Emergency Financial Assistance helps veterans facing urgent needs such as housing, utilities, or essential vehicle repairs. We primarily serve Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties. Requests from outside those counties may be considered case by case. Assistance is subject to review and available funding, and is not guaranteed.

Apply for financial assistance
House keys, an envelope, a wrench, and a car key on a wooden table
Support for urgent needs

Restoring stability.

LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

Not sure where to begin?

Reach out to our team about support, participation, or ways to help. Contact Salute the Troops about program availability and participation.

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