Who we are
MISSION STATEMENT:
Lower Veteran Suicide by Offering a Brotherhood and Family Atmosphere for Veterans Suffering from PTSD, TBI, Depression, or Finding Purpose.
We are open to all Veterans From all Military Branches of Service. We offer a Brotherhood through Rebuilding of Motorcycles, Off-Road Vehicles, and Anything that has a motor and moves. Family of Veteran is welcome.
--At Patriot's Garage we understand everyone's path is different and no path is the same. We are all aware the path back from hell is never easy.
WHO WE ARE:
Patriot's Garage is a Non-Profit Organization for All Branches of the Military:
- Active Duty
- Honorably Discharged- All others than honorably discharged, will be determined by a case-to-case basis.
- Retired
Goal of Organization is to create a Brotherhood and Assist those experiencing:
- PTSD
- TBI
- Depression
- Readjusting to Civilian Life
- Finding a Purpose in Life
** Deployment to Combat Zone is not required
** Diagnosis of disability is Not Required
{MUST BE ABLE TO FUNCTION IN A GROUP SETTING}
**SOLELY 100% VOLUNTEER RAN
**SOLELY 100% FUNDED BY DONATIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Work on Various Projects:
- Mowing Lawns
- Painting/Building
- Motorcycles, ATV's
- Automobiles
- Help with Fundraising Events
Veterans are expected to work on projects with guidance:
If accepted and approved for a build:
*Must attend 2 DAYS PER MONTH
*Veteran is responsible for costs if goes over budget to finish
*** Please Respect property and cleanup at the end of the day.
--Richard's Motto: If it has a motor, we will turn wrenches.
PURPOSE:
Current setting is in a Pole Barn as Shop Environment.
---Mission is to assist in helping Veterans to train in various Areas of: Maintenance, Fabrication, Restoration, Customization, and several other areas, while using a variety of tools. With goal to create a Brotherhood as well as a supportive, therapeutic environment.
** Once the Veterans' project is completed, He/She may keep or donate to another Veteran or Veteran’s family member at no cost to Veteran.
**OPEN SATURDAYS** 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
[Hours Subject to Change Depending on Schedules and Holidays]
**A Veteran Outreach Program Recognized by the American Legion.
Ways to Contact Patriots Garage:
- PHONE: (269) 535-3124
- EMAIL: EP3IFT@gmail.com
AMERICAN LEGION
59990 S. MAIN ST.
THREE RIVERS, MI 49093
TAX ID: 86-3190657
501(C)(3) public charity170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
DLN: 26053516001861
Original founders
Richard Sutherlin-President
Doug Medford-Vice President
Andrew Trotter-Treasurer
Bradley Maley- Shop Foreman
Erica Sutherlin-Secretary
CURRENT BOARD
Richard Sutherlin-President
Robert Heath-Vice President
Dawson Ott-Treasure
Bradley Maley-Lead Shop
Rich Mattingly-Shop Foremen
Open-Secretary
Khris Williams -SGT at A
Help Our Cause: Stop 22 a Day VETERAN SUICIDE
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve lives. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
We are 100% volunteer driven,
your donation will come with a tax write off receipt.
WHAt WE need
We are 100% donation driven to help veterans. That means without your continued support or donations we do not exist. We are always in need of the following items:
-Motorcycles (with or without title, running or sitting for 5 years)
-Van to transport bikes
-Shelving (what shop doesn't need shelving)
-220V Welder
-Plasma Cutter
-Plasma cutting table
-Scrap Metal (Any and all as we also build lots of projects)
-Storage Storage/Shed Buildings.
-CNC mill/machine
-Metal bandsaw
-Ammo Press
-Ghost Gunner 3
-All woodworking machines
-TIG Welder
-Sand Blaster cabinet
-Motorcycle lift
-Parts washer
-Press Brake
-Tool Boxes
-Grinders
-Welding helmets
-Hand tools of any and all kind.
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