Veteran Nonprofit
Follow-up to 2017 December Car Giveaway
The Phoenix VA Health Care System hosted Up by Their Bootstraps as we presented a car to a Veteran in need. The Marine Corp League was on hand to present the colors. PVAHCS Deputy Director Shawn Bransky welcomed participants and guests to the Phoenix VA and spoke about how much a difference having a vehicle can…
Read MoreA Christmas Poem by a Marine
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN…
Read More2017 December Car Giveaway!
On Dec 8th @ 9 am Up By Their Bootstraps will be donating a vehicle to a veteran, which was donated by Jones Ford. We will be at the VA Hospital on the east side of the hospital under the flagpole. Please come out and show your support! Thank you to our sponsor! Jones Ford…
Read MoreToday we helped two vets with new car donations
Today we were able to help two more military veterans by providing them with new cars! 12 News KPNX-TV covered the event and even put the story on their website. Phoenix vets get cars thanks to donation http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/phoenix-vets-get-cars-thanks-to-donation/443490085 We thank Briston Construction and everyone else that helped make this event happen! Thank You! Tawana…
Read More12 Who Care Honors Up By Their Bootstraps
Up By Their Bootstraps is very honored to receive the 12 Who Care award from KPNX-TV channel 12 News. For more than 20 years, 12 News has supported volunteerism through the 12 Who Care volunteer recognition program. Each month a non-profit agency doing extraordinary work in our community is honored, encouraging others to volunteer to…
Read MoreUp By Their Bootstraps helps a Navy Veteran with home improvements
US Navy veteran Ron Rossmell needed help with his home and Up By Their Bootstraps was glad to help! Story by Trisha Hendricks and 12 News KPNX Phoenix Vietnam veteran in danger of losing home needs help http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/phoenix-vietnam-veteran-in-danger-of-losing-home-needs-help/184176381 Thank you to The Home Depot for their help! Before After
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