In 2022, the Overwatch Fund (administered by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation) provided a $250,000 one-year grant to Hire Heroes USA, an organization that empowers US military members, veterans, and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. The #1 requested service from transitioning military members is employment assistance. Hire Heroes USA provides numerous […]
02/10/2021
Grant to help center train veterans for workforce
A Georgia center that helps military veterans transition to civilian life soon will be able to offer accelerated training for a job that’s high in demand. The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center expects to offer an electrical technician accelerated training program in January, thanks in part to a $100,000 grant from an Atlanta-based […]
11/20/2019
The Overwatch Fund Committee Members Speak
At the Blank Foundation, we believe in supporting veterans through a number of different ways, including through The Overwatch Fund Committee. The Committee is led by a select group of Armed Forces veterans and their colleagues with strong personal connections to the military, who currently hold positions as associates across the Blank Family of Businesses. […]
08/10/2018
Team Red, White and Blue
The Atlanta Team RWB Firebase will provide an inviting space for veterans to regain a sense of camaraderie, purpose and identity while taking control of their health and wellness. The Atlanta Firebase will serve as a hub for veteran activity in the metro area that puts the Team RWB mission in motion and includes a […]
