Our Programs
Our troops and their families sacrifice so much for our freedoms. We want to inspire, encourage and motivate those whose lives have been touched by war and loss. America’s Mighty Warriors focuses on four programs to help warriors and their families get access to the support they deserve.
Education & Advocacy
America’s Mighty Warriors is dedicated to raising awareness of the selfless sacrifices made by our troops and their families for the freedoms we enjoy every day. When service members face injustice, AMW steps in to advocate on their behalf, shining a light on issues that often go unheard.
You will find AMW in the Halls of Congress, engaging with policymakers, in the media, and wherever necessary to confront challenges and seek justice for our troops. Bound by the UCMJ, service members cannot always speak for themselves — but AMW can, and we do, tirelessly.
Through Education & Advocacy, we not only protect the rights and well-being of our military but also educate the public about the realities of military service and the sacrifices behind our nation’s security. By amplifying these voices, we honor those who serve and ensure they receive the recognition, fairness, and support they deserve.
Random Acts of Kindness
America’s Mighty Warriors was inspired by Navy SEAL Marc Lee’s final letter home. In that letter, he challenged all of us to change the world through simple acts of kindness: “When was the last time you paid for a random stranger’s cup of coffee, meal, or tank of gas?” He closed with these powerful words: “To my family and friends, do me a favor — pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life.”
That challenge became the foundation of our Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) Program and has inspired millions around the world to live differently.
AMW honors our troops and their families through personal, heartfelt gestures — paying for meals, coffee, or gas; distributing gift cards; and presenting thousands of thank-you cards and Marc’s Hero Cards with a handshake and a hug. Debbie has even traveled to Iraq twice to personally thank deployed service members for their sacrifice. These moments may seem small, but they carry a powerful message: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not forgotten.
Over the years, this program has expanded beyond everyday kindness into larger, life-changing RAOKs during times of crisis. We step in to assist families facing unimaginable challenges — including children battling cancer, funeral expenses after sudden loss, critical home repairs, and support following natural disasters. When military and Gold Star families find themselves overwhelmed, AMW responds with compassion, urgency, and tangible help.
Whether it is a simple cup of coffee or critical support during a crisis, every Random Act of Kindness fulfills Marc’s request to “pass on the kindness” and reminds our heroes and their families that a grateful nation stands beside them.
Helping Heroes Heal Program
America’s Mighty Warriors recognizes that our combat veterans are returning home from multiple deployments with emotional, mental, and physical wounds that often go untreated. Many are not receiving the timely, comprehensive care they need, and symptoms are frequently masked with medication rather than addressing the root causes of their injuries.
Through the Helping Heroes Heal Program, AMW provides combat veterans diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), and those struggling with suicidal thoughts, access to therapies that promote true healing. This includes funding for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) — an evidence-based treatment that promotes neurological recovery — as well as personalized hormone and supplement therapy, coordinated with Trident Performance Medicine, including physician oversight and lab monitoring throughout the year.
Beyond physical healing, AMW prioritizes family support and emotional resilience. We host restorative retreats for wounded warriors and their immediate families, offering hope, recreation, and opportunities to strengthen relationships. These retreats provide safe spaces for reflection, connection, and growth, recognizing that true recovery extends beyond the individual to the entire family.
More than 750,000 troops and their families are affected by TBI and PTS, yet many do not have access to these life-changing treatments. By collaborating with doctors and HBOT centers across the country, raising awareness, and funding these therapies, AMW helps veterans and their families reclaim their lives and build a foundation for long-term health, hope, and resilience.
Gold Star Resiliency & Respite
As a Gold Star Mother herself, Debbie deeply understands the lifelong impact of losing a child in combat. That personal experience shapes every aspect of our Gold Star Resiliency & Respite Program. We walk alongside families of the fallen with compassion, understanding, and unwavering commitment — because this is not just a program, it is family.
America’s Mighty Warriors provides hope, respite, encouragement, and renewed strength to families who have sacrificed their very best. We intentionally reach the entire immediate family — parents, spouses, siblings, and children — recognizing that each carries grief differently and each deserves support.
Through this program, Gold Star Families are invited to stay at our Heroes Hope Home in Arizona, Serenity Hope Home in Florida, or attend restorative retreats held throughout the year. In addition, we host events, concerts, and gatherings across the U.S., creating opportunities for families to connect, honor their heroes, and find encouragement in communities that understand their loss.
During retreats and events, families have time to reflect, relax, and build meaningful relationships with others who share a bond that words cannot fully describe. Optional counseling and group sessions are available, while recreational and celebratory activities provide moments of joy, connection, and renewed hope.
Every stay, retreat, and nationwide event is designed to remind Gold Star Families that their heroes will never be forgotten — and neither will they. We are honored to stand beside them on the long journey of healing and remembrance.
Donate today to give Gold Star Families access to respite homes, retreats, and nationwide events that provide support, connection, and encouragement.
