A message from our founder:

Dear Friends, Community Members, and Supporters,

Today, I ask for your support in restoring integrity to the promise made between our nation and those who serve it. When a service member raises their hand to defend the United States, they do so with a belief in a two-way commitment: they pledge to serve and protect our country, and in return, they are promised opportunities for a brighter future—a chance at the American Dream. Sadly, for too many veterans, this promise has gone unfulfilled. After giving their all, many come home only to face broken promises, unmet needs, and an uphill battle to rebuild their lives. It is time for that to change.

Joint 4ces was founded to restore this relationship and bring integrity back to the commitment we make to our veterans. Our mission is to provide veterans with real pathways to stability, purpose, and opportunity. We envision a path of service that doesn’t end in struggle, but rather leads to entrepreneurship, land ownership, and a renewed chance at the American Dream. By focusing on sustainable agriculture, mental health support, and career development, we are creating opportunities that empower veterans to take charge of their futures and build thriving careers after service. It is about giving them back not only their stability but also the dreams they sacrificed to protect ours.

For too long, we have allowed our veterans to fall through the cracks, and in doing so, we have lost so much potential. Veterans are some of the most capable, resilient, and resourceful members of our society. By empowering them, we can build a stronger America—one that values its heroes and reaps the benefits of their leadership across industries. Imagine a future where our veterans are leading efforts in agriculture, creating healthy, American-owned food systems that nourish our communities and make our country more resilient. This is the vision of Joint 4ces: a movement to create sustainable opportunities that serve both our veterans and our nation as a whole.

Meaningful change is only possible when we come together, which is why I’m asking for your help.

Let us make the veteran community a national priority. Let us honor their service not just with words, but with real action and opportunity. When we equip veterans with the tools to succeed, we uplift not only those who have served but also our communities and our nation. By supporting Joint 4ces, you become an essential part of this mission—a mission dedicated to empowering veterans, enhancing our food systems, and building sustainable, resilient communities.

Here’s How You Can Make a Difference

1. Make the Pledge to Grow: Join us in pledging to grow a garden in 2025. By cultivating something green—whether it’s a small potted herb, a vegetable garden, or a shared community plot—you honor our mission and embody the values of growth, resilience, and sustainability that our veterans represent.

2. Endorse the Joint 4ces Proposal: Take a moment to read and endorse our proposal. Your endorsement amplifies our mission and shows potential funders, employers, and community leaders that this program is essential and has widespread support.

3. Spread the Word: Share our message with friends, family, and colleagues. A simple mention or social media post can make a world of difference in connecting us to new supporters who want to join our cause.

4. Volunteer or Partner: If you or your organization is interested in partnering with Joint 4ces, please reach out. We welcome those who share our vision and want to contribute their time, resources, or expertise to make our program even stronger.

5. Hire or Sponsor: For businesses and organizations, consider pledging to interview and hire veterans from our program or sponsor program initiatives. By doing so, you directly support veterans’ transition to meaningful civilian careers while helping to address labor gaps in agriculture and beyond.

Your support—whether through planting a garden, endorsing our proposal, or simply sharing our mission—can make an incredible difference. Together, we can create a future that honors our veterans, strengthens our communities, and celebrates resilience in all its forms. Let us bring back the integrity of our nation’s promise to those who serve and ensure that their service leads to a path of opportunity, entrepreneurship, and the American Dream.

Thank you for standing with us in our efforts to create lasting, positive change.

With sincere gratitude,

Sunny Welch

Founder, Joint 4ces Project

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