Highlands Donates: $9100
Through ImpactClub®, as Impact Venture Capitalists, we invest heavily in local charities that demonstrate a powerful “Story Engine,” and, have proven their willingness to fight for their cause – by competing in and winning, a high-stakes competition. As a result, ImpactClub®, through Impact Venture Capitalism, has dramatically multiplied the Impact that a single person can have on charities in their local community.
The Charities
I served in the United States Navy for 10 years, doing several tours Iraq and Afghanistan a few other places. When I returned from Afghanistan I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was in disbelief that the upstanding leader I had once been was no longer there. Shortly thereafter, I found myself being discharged from the Navy. I quote,”You no longer fit the needs of the Navy”. To me it was the same as being told I was useless, broken and no good.
Independence Again provides a therapeutically beneficial sober living home to help our residents re-establish their life in a way that breaks down barriers and provides solutions to problems that seem overwhelming. This process allows residents to complete tasks that would otherwise be impossible all while working, attending meetings, treatment, complying with medical/legal and social obligations.
Helping victims become CHILDREN again. Our vision is a community where children are safe, families are strong and victims become children again. The Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center has served over 7,000 child victims since opening our doors in 2004. We received our National Children’s Alliance Accreditation in August 2010. We have provided approximately 340 forensic interviews yearly for children who have been victims of abuse.
