About Sentinels of Freedom

(contined from home page)

Since 9/11, for every American who has died in battle, dozens more have survived, thanks to cutting edge medical care. That means, unlike any other time in history, many more severely wounded are coming home, faced with the challenges of putting their lives back together.

Sentinels Of Freedom provides four year life scholarships to help vets become self- sufficient. Our vets are finding that once they're released from the hospital, they face the everyday hardships of finding a home, continuing their education, or going to work to support their families. Every American faces the same difficulties, but in the vet's case, the situation is made more difficult because of their sacrifice.

The Community's Role

The SOF Group started as a grassroots promise to accept responsibility for the well being of severely injured men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are returning to civilian life and show promise for bright and productive futures.

After years of relocating with the military, the men and women who accept the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship are ready to establish roots and belong to a community. That’s why local involvement is paramount to the program’s and - more importantly - the Sentinels’ success.

A volunteer team of up to 10 business professionals, with associations and relationships that are relevant to the components of the program, mobilizes to carry out the Sentinels of Freedom mission in its community. Team members coordinate and manage local donations, and prepare for the Sentinel’s arrival, including a Welcome Home” ceremony.

The Gwinnett community team of Professionals accepts responsibility for raising the money to fund their local program, and 100 percent of those funds go directly to supporting that community’s hero.

Four-Year Commitment

Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Recipients can receive assistance for up to four years with:

• Rent-free housing (adapted for physical needs)
• New furniture and other household supplies
• Career-placement assistance and training
• New adaptive vehicles (based upon need)
• Educational opportunities
• Financial and personal mentorship

Who Qualifies?

Any member of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy who on or after Sept. 11, 2001, sustained injuries in the line of duty resulting in one or a combination of these conditions:

• Amputation
• Blindness
• Deafness
• Paraplegia
• Severe Burns

Qualified candidates must have the skills, experience and attitude that employers look for in filling available positions and must successfully complete all interview processes.