Our mission
Our Mission
Embrace the Brave is dedicated to empowering and supporting the military member and their family as they navigate the military to civilian transition. This may include residual challenges associated with unaccompanied assignments and deployments. Our mission is to strengthen personal, professional and family readiness by providing tailored programs and resources in an integrated community environment.
Our Programs
For the inaugural weekend, we have invited 20 US military members and their families who will stay at the prestigious Washington Duke Inn in Durham, North Carolina, July 12-14th of 2024. This pilot program includes interactive workshops and seminars that will address the unique challenges that come with military to civilian transition. Topics will include financial literacy, leveraging you on the employment front, stress management, and strengthening the family unit. The weekend will also be sprinkled with fun-filled activities such as an outdoor adventure for the children to the Duke Lemur Center, much-deserved relaxation sessions and a special visit from therapy pets.
Our Impact
We aim to provide a framework of support for our military and families where they can connect with one another and build a network of community. The goal of the weekend is for our guests to be armed with the tools to experience a smooth and successful transition while embracing and building on their valued service to this great Nation.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Checks mailed to: Embrace the Brave, attn: Logen Thiran
10901 Rhode Island Avenue #1389
Beltsville, MD 20705
Embrace the Brave - Ways to GIVE
Smart Giving: How to Maximize Your Impact with Appreciated Securities and IRA Contributions
Contributing to Embrace the Brave is not just an opportunity to support a cause you care about—it can also be a financially savvy way to give. By donating appreciated securities or making contributions directly from your IRA, you can maximize the impact of your support while enjoying significant tax benefits.
Donating Appreciated Securities
One of the most tax-efficient ways to contribute is by donating appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, that you’ve held for over a year. When you donate these assets directly to Embrace the Brave, you can avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. Additionally, you may receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the securities at the time of the donation. This dual benefit allows you to give more while keeping more of your own money working for you.
Giving Through Your IRA
If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA directly to Embrace the Brave. By doing so, you can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) without it being considered taxable income. This means you can support our mission while reducing your taxable income—a win-win for you and the cause you care about.
Donate to Make an Impact Today!
Your contributions to Embrace the Brave go directly toward empowering individuals and communities to overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities. By leveraging these smart giving strategies, you can maximize your impact while minimizing your tax burden.
To learn more about how to give appreciated securities or make a gift from your IRA, please contact us today. Together, we can create a brighter, braver future.
Contact Us
Have a question or want to get in touch? Contact Jamie Waldren jamie.waldren@jnprivatewealth.com