Our purpose and promise

Where we begin

Imagine a veteran who bears wounds that cannot be seen and though he has long since returned home from distant sands or shores, a battle still rages within. On this night, vivid flashbacks transport him back and just as the feelings begin to overtake him he is suddenly awakened, drenched in cold sweat and gripped with fear.

Yet on this night, he refuses to surrender to the darkness. He finds strength from his family and friends, he finds solace from his fellow veterans and he remembers he is home and his home is here.

"Do what you can, with what you've got, where you are."

Scottsdale for Veterans is more than just a nonprofit working to provide support, opportunity and enrichment. We are a community standing beside our veterans to give them the chance for a better future - one not of fear and uncertainty but one of hope and happiness.

Our purpose and promise

To fulfill our promise to care for veterans in our community through support, opportunity and enrichment. Together with our partners, providers, volunteers and community members, we will deliver a broad set of programs to veterans:

to lift them up when they falter,

to strengthen them when they fear,

to celebrate them when they succeed,

to honor them for their service.

Our story begins here

"With malice toward none, with charity for all… to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan…"

Taken from the second inaugural address from President Lincoln just months before the end of the Civil War and weeks before his assassination, as our nation began its work to further forge that more perfect union, a promise was made to care for those who served our nation.

It is in these words and promise that our story begins - Scottsdale, a city founded by a veteran of that Civil War who retired here to seek fortune, a return to health and a promise of a better tomorrow.

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Our Leadership & Board

Together with our President, our volunteer board of directors share a passion for community service and a strong commitment to support veterans. They are a dedicated group of individuals who share a common goal - to make a difference in the lives of veterans. We are grateful for their experience, support and commitment to our work.

Justin Layman

President

Rosi Khazoom

Board Member

Troy Lutrick

Board Member

Maureen Aldrich

Board Member

Our Partners

City of Scottsdale

Founded by a Civil War veteran, the “West’s most western town” is a city of world class amenities and infrastructure with open, earnest government. From enhanced veteran resident support to expansive programs for enrichment, we are a city that stands with every veteran and a community ready to honor a nation’s promise.

Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce

The area’s leading business organization working to build a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. From workforce development through SkillBridge and veteran hiring to strengthening support of veteran entrepreneurship, we have joined with the chamber to build a future of success and prosperity for veterans and their families.

Scottsdale Arts

A preeminent arts organization where education is core to providing culturally rich, diverse and engaging artistic experiences that reminds us of and connect us to our humanity. From expanded community observance events to a first of its kind, innovative arts in wellness program, we are deploying the arts to enrich the lives of every veteran.

Scottsdale Community College

The first community college in the district to be designated a Veteran Supportive Campus, SCC maintains an absolute commitment to lifelong learning. From specialized training, support and direct assistance for veterans in need to financial literacy and expanded tax preparation support, we work to help every student veteran discover a brighter future.

Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Call 988 or text 838255

Let us know how we can help.

info@scottsdale4veterans.org

Scottsdale for Veterans

With your support, we can make a difference in the lives of veterans. Together, we can honor our nation's promise and ensure all veterans have the support, opportunity, and enrichment they need to thrive.

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