A fundraising drive has been launched by the Beacon Of Light Institute For Veterans. The group is aiming to raise $50 million to purchase land and build a custom-designed, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility for veterans suffering from PTSD-related issues including addiction, depression, suicide, and homelessness. Their website, www.beaconoflightinstituteforveterans.org, is currently accepting donations and corporate sponsorships. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Yolonda Holmes-Echols and Tameka Pierre-Louis, two sisters, founded the Beacon of Light Institute for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to help women and men who have served or are currently serving in the military. Although the organization is focused on serving veterans, its programs and resources will also be open to all first responders, due to the nature of their work.