MISSION & IMPACT
Serving those who’ve served our country
Heroes Linked is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing supplemental support to our Heroes — veterans, those serving, their spouses, and Gold Star families.
Founded in 2009, our work is shaped by the evolving needs of veterans and their families.
We provide career-building support, home repair, and educational grants to the children of fallen soldiers.
Mission
Our mission is to provide for those serving, veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star families where other resources have proven to be insufficient.
Vision
We envision a world in which everyone who has served in the U.S. military and their families have the support they need to thrive in their post-service lives.
79,674
veterans, those currently serving, and supporters connected to the Heroes Network
45%
Heroes Network year-over-year user growth
3,950
daily average number of veteran-friendly job listings posted in the Heroes Network
History
In 2009, a small group of volunteers in Los Angeles founded the Military and Veterans Appreciation Trust Foundation (MVAT). They were motivated by a belief that our service members and veterans need and deserve greater support than they received from the underfunded programs available to them. MVAT updated its name to Heroes Linked in 2023. Today, Heroes Linked has grown into a national nonprofit, offering several invaluable programs that support our Heroes—those serving, veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star families.
2007
A small group of volunteers in Los Angeles host the first of what becomes MVAT’s annual golf tournament to raise funds in support of veterans and their families.
2009
The MVAT Foundation is officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
2017
Over the past decade, MVAT provided more than $1.5 million in grants to charities supporting veterans and their families.
2019
The Heroes Network, MVAT’s first program, is launched.
2022
Heroes Home Repair, MVAT’s second program, completes its first project.
2023
MVAT changes its name to Heroes Linked to better communicate its commitment to doing more for America’s veterans and their families.