USA Cares, Inc.

Thank you Texas Veterans Commission for supporting USA Cares, Inc. in our quest to help #TexasVeterans! We are so grateful for your support! Matt Maples Whitney Hobbs Matt Castor Trace Chesser Alice Blackburn Carsen Parker

Today, we pause to remember and honor the incredible strength and sacrifice of Gold Star Mothers and Families. These families carry the profound weight of loss while embodying a spirit of resilience and courage. Your sacrifice is a testament to the values we hold dear: freedom, honor, and love for our country. We stand with you, not just today, but every day, in remembrance of your loved ones and in gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your unwavering strength and for keeping their legacy alive in our hearts. 🇺🇸💛

CEO of USA Cares, Inc. retiring at the end of 2024, Louisville Business First USA Cares Inc., a Louisville-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military and veteran families in need, announced CEO Trace Chesser will retire at the end of this year. Under Chesser's leadership of about five years, USA Cares has increased total revenue from $1.7 million in 2020 to $2.9 million in 2023. Chesser also has grown the number of veterans and military families served from 605 in 2020 to 924 in 2023, an increase of more than 50%. https://lnkd.in/g_XUNbZ8

Thank you so much to Star Franchise Association and CARL'S JR. RESTAURANTS, LLC for having the USA Cares, Inc. team in Salt Lake City last week for their annual conference. With their support during the Stars for Heroes campaign, we received a check for $280,000! This helps us stop evictions/foreclosures and keep military/veteran families together! And to top off the incredible week, Trace Chesser was also presented with the Carl N. Karcher Award!  We are grateful for their unwavering support of USA Cares and the veterans we serve. Daljit Hundal Matt Castor CKE Restaurants, Inc. Lauren Karcher Calina Borja #veteranhomelessness #veteranfamilies #veteransuicide #makingadifference #impact #military #militaryfamilies

Join USA Cares' Cadence Program and pledge a reoccurring $22 monthly donation in honor of the 22 veteran lives lost to suicide every day. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eyaEnWu Your monthly contribution helps provide immediate financial assistance and ongoing support to veterans, service members, and their families. Let’s stand together to honor their service with our support. #supportourtroops #veterans #veteransupport #donations #donationsmakeadifference #giveback #nonprofit #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization See less

Today, on POW/MIA Recognition Day, we remember the service members who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. Their sacrifice, bravery and commitment to our country will never be forgotten. #POW #MIA #SupportOurTroops

Join us in making a difference with USA Cares! Your support can come in many forms. 1. DONATE: As our most crucial need, donations enable us to provide emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, food, and other essential needs to military families facing financial crises. https://lnkd.in/eyaEnWu 2. SPREAD THE WORD: Increased visibility helps to build a community of individuals who are passionate about our cause, which in turn can lead to greater resources and an even more significant impact. 3. VOLUNTEER: Our Chapters Program plays an important role in raising those critical funds to provide the support we do. To learn more about how to get involved, check out https://lnkd.in/edDRvZWC #USACares #SupportOurVeterans #Volunteer #Donate #SpreadTheWord

Any Harry Potter and Louisville Bats fans? 🪄🦇 Check out these special edition jerseys players wore on the Sept. 6 game! Get your own by bidding online here: https://lnkd.in/ehmvTV-R All proceeds will go to USA Cares to help us in our mission to reduce potential factors that can contribute to veteran suicide. #suicideprevention #veteransupport #nonprofit #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #baseball #baseballjersey #auction

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We are filled with both excitement and a touch of bittersweet emotion as we announce the retirement of our President & CEO, Trace Chesser, effective 12/31/24. Trace has been an integral part of our organization, leading with passion, vision, and unwavering dedication to our mission of supporting veterans and military families. His contributions have been invaluable, and we will forever be grateful for his leadership. #veterans #military #impact #nonprofit #militaryfamilies

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We are filled with both excitement and a touch of bittersweet emotion as we announce the retirement of our President & CEO, Trace Chesser, effective 12/31/24. Trace has been an integral part of our organization, leading with passion, vision, and unwavering dedication to our mission of supporting veterans and military families. His contributions have been invaluable, and we will forever be grateful for his leadership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_XUNbZ8 As we move forward, we're pleased to share that Matt Castor will be stepping in as Interim President & CEO beginning 01/01/25. Matt brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our cause. We are confident that under his interim leadership, USA Cares will continue to thrive and make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve. Please join us in expressing our heartfelt thanks to Trace for his incredible service and in welcoming Matt to his new role. Together, we will continue to provide critical support to our veterans and their families. #nonprofit #leadership #veteran #support