Fundraising
Each year Operation Ruck 22 raises funds for deserving local organizations who help Veterans in need. This year, Operation Ruck 22 Executive Committee has announced the 2021 local nonprofit organizations receiving the donations.
If you would like your organization to be considered in the future, please fill out the organization donation request.
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2023 Organizations Announced Soon
Veteran Equine Trail Service
V.E.T.S. is a program for our brave servicemen and women offering them the chance to work with and heal with horses. They get to work hands on with the wonderful Morgans of Luvs Morgan Rescue, learning the ins and outs of horse care, and opening up to the love of these beautiful horses. This is a non-for-profit organization that is offered at no cost to the veterans involved. Donations are thankfully accepted of either tack, monetary, feed, or even a helping hand. By veterans for veterans. Something little to give back to people that are so great!
Hogs for Heroes
One Bike at a Time. One Hero at a Time.
We are a nonprofit dedicated to healing the mental and physical wounds, suffered by Wisconsin Veterans during the course of active duty, through the therapeutic benefits of owning and riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We will raise funds, purchase a motorcycle and gift it to a deserving Wisconsin Veteran Hero. One Bike at a time. One Hero at a time.
There is a long-standing tie between our military, its service members and the benefits of motorcycle riding. We believe the freedom of the road, the collegiality of riders and the pride and peace found in ownership can support the healing for those Veterans who have long enjoyed the passion for riding and now find themselves without means or ability to do so. Awarding one bike at a time and recognizing one hero at a time, it is our hope we not only make the rough road a little smoother for a returning Hero, but that we also convey a collective message of gratitude for their service contributions.
Heat For Heroes
United States Military Veterans are among the least likely to come forward to ask for help in times of trouble, even when they find themselves facing life-threatening situations. Pride is often the principal barrier for Veterans in receiving this much-needed assistance. Recognizing this, in September 2013, Energy Services, Inc. and the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund launched its statewide Heat And Housing For Heroes Campaign! The Heat And Housing For Heroes Campaign is uniquely designed to avert life-threatening energy-related emergencies by helping struggling Veterans keep their heat and power on; while also providing adequate resource connections with other State, County, and Veteran services for optimal, long-term household stability.
Custom Canine
The decision to partner with a PTS service dog is a momentous one for most veterans and first responders: trusting an animal to enhance your well-being can provide you with a life-changing experience.
Our PTS Service Dogs support individuals with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, and we are careful to ensure that each of our students is teamed with a dog that best suits that person’s capability, lifestyle, mobility, personality, and psychological needs. We match each applicant with the dog that will be their partner, and the power of this partnership transforms both their lives. It is this bond within a working service dog team that makes all of the magic happen.
Wisconsin Veteran Fishing Camp
The “Wisconsin Veterans Fishing Camp” was established to give the opportunity to Veterans from around the state of Wisconsin to attend a fishing camp dedicated to them. This is our way of showing our HEROES how THANKFUL we are for their service to our country, as well as for our FREEDOM.
Past years
Each year we donate the money raised to local nonprofit organizations
2022
Veteran Equine Trail Service (V.E.T.S.)
Custom Canine
Sierra Delta
Hogs for Heroes
Heat for Heroes
Wisconsin Veteran Fishing Camp
Guitars 4 Vets
Country Haven Farm
2021
Back to Basic
Connected Warriors
Veterans on the Fly
2019
Back to Basic
Connected Warriors
Cover Me Vets
Pets for Vets
2018
Back to Basic Training
Dry Hootch
Connected Warriors
2017
Stop Soldier Suicide
2016
Stop Soldier Suicide