Since its founding in June 2011, the Gary Sinise Foundation has supported service members, veterans, first responders and their families all over the world. Today, celebrating 10 years of impact, Gary’s passionate vision of providing a more targeted approach has become a reality with the launch of its first regional chapter right here in Central Florida. Now our nation’s heroes and their families have even better access to the right resources and services through a strong local presence in Central Florida – the first of many chapters that will extend the philanthropy of Gary Sinise and the footprint of the Foundation.
With more than 1.5 million retired service members, Florida is home to the third-largest veteran population in the country. In Central Florida, its counties include nearly 1 million veterans. These heroes, like our first responders, service members, and their families, need our support more than ever. By facilitating the resources for training, equipment, and empowerment, they can live and work to the best of their ability and continue to be productive citizens in our community. The Central Florida Chapter complements the efforts of the Foundation, catalyzing a greater impact in the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families.
If you missed the Gary Sinise Foundation Central Florida Chapter launch of 2020, be sure to watch the full video below. It features our Founder and Chairman, Gary Sinise, members of the Central Florida Chapter, and hometown heroes from the Central Florida community.