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The Charity Stripe, founded in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.

We are dedicated to raising funds for charitable recipients who are experiencing financial and/or emotional hardships due to military service, debilitating illness, special needs, natural disaster and/or other philanthropic conditions.

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WHAT WE DO

We strive to create strong “Communities of Caring” that ENABLE, EMPOWER & INSPIRE…

…America’s youth, students, athletes, musicians, mentors and volunteers—to use their skills, talents and education to positively impact the lives of America’s military families, first responders, cancer patients and the disabled/disadvantaged.

Through our charitable service projects, our younger generation will gain valuable life lessons simply by playing the sports and participating in the activities they love most while helping those less fortunate. It’s all about “earning your stripes” and stepping up to positively impact the lives of others…and your own.

We’re passionate about instilling positive values and educational life lessons in our young people and inspiring them to give back. In our mind, there is no greater gift than to use one’s own unique skills and talents to make a difference to someone truly in need and that’s what all of our programs are all about.

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“From the bottom of our hearts, Gander, George and I thank you and Troop Dreams for your incredible act of kindness to help support our Planned Acts of Community Kindness (PACKS). Raising money to purchase a new used van and trailer to replace our old worn-down van with 180,000+ miles is just amazing. Your generosity will allow us to continue our life mission of traveling the USA to visit schools and VA hospitals to educate them about the realities of PTSD and the continuing battles we Veterans and our families face everyday. Just amazing!

— The family of Norval Nelson

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! The last few weeks have been the best years of my life! I won 1st place in the rhythm and blues singing competition at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (Yeah!) and I couldn't do it without your help getting me a new laptop computer. I was so stressed that my computer crashed and didn't know what to do since all my instrumentals and background music was on it. The new computer was a lifesaver! Even better, it was so amazing to sing God Bless America and You Raise Me Up at Lakes HS and then feel so much love from the players, cheerleaders and students.

— Ms. Angela Walker, United States Navy

“I just can't find the appropriate words to express my true feelings and appreciation for what Troop Dreams and these young players have done for me. I'm probably 75 years older than these players and to know that they care enough about me to do what they've done…to make this dream come true for me, I just don't know what I can ever do to thank them. I'm just so blessed!”

— Norval Nelson, UDT, Force O

“What you and Westminster Christian School did for our father was truly a dream come true. He never really spoke about his WWII service until recently when his doctor only gave him a few more months. We found out what a true hero he really was when you granted his wish to return to the Navy Seal Museum with his best buddy, Mike. And the fact that Comcast Sports shared his story and honored him on TV was just the icing on the cake. Thank you for granting our father such a special wish!

— Mr. Lon Hodge, Executive Director, PACKS/Operation Fetch, U.S. Army

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