Causes: Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: For more than a decade, the Catch A Lift Fund (CAL), a national 501c3 non-profit organization, has lifted spirits and saved lives, providing U. S. military combat veterans an array of holistic and practical methods to heal the whole person—mentally, physically, and spiritually. The program helps wounded combat vets find new focus and energy by instilling in them a new, thoughtful, and healthy lifestyle founded on four core pillars: Nutrition, Fitness, Emotional Wellness, and Community. Mentors, coaches, and veteran leaders adapt the program to accommodate for individual abilities, attitudes and aspirations. Finding a personal purpose is the Catch of Lift cure for addiction, dangerous weight gain and debilitating depression. Catch A Lift was founded in memory of Cpl. Christopher Coffland, U. S. ARMY who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.Chris’ phrase, “I’m gonna catch a lift, ” indicated he was literally heading to the gym, but more importantly, it really meant he was going to get centered, refocused and re-energized. By fostering a commitment to forward movement and getting better every day, renewing personal energy, and choosing to join and serve a broader community, wounded vets find life-saving purposes that they share with others.

Target demographics: Combat Injured Veterans

Direct beneficiaries per year: To date, Catch A Lift has funded more than 8,600 wellness grants, providing a real, practical and profound, need to ensure a healthy future to thousands of veterans and caregivers.

Geographic areas served: Nationwide USA

Programs: Veterans injured in the Iraq and/or Afghanistan conflicts are offered an advanced Wellness Program. The Wellness Program provides:-Coaching, mentorship and accountability provided by coaches, staff & veterans. -CAL Fitness App-Resistant Bands & Band Program-Motivational support-Community connection through events nationwide-Womens Fitness Initiative Group-Personalized online dashboard-Full access to the Landing Zone. A proprietary online wellness platform including videos, articles, programming and resources for all aspects of health- fitness, nutrition, emotional wellness & community. -LiveStream weekly podcast hosted by Veteran Coach featuring Veteran guest-Selected candidates for grants which include personal choice of a fitness(gym) membership anywhere in the US OR in-home equipment adapted to individual needs-Education/Certification grant in the Wellness, Fitness or Nutrition field, extended to qualified members