Stand Down Salutes Ibis Friends of Veterans Charitable Organization
Stand Down has established several extraordinary partnerships within our community over the years, which provide the platform to continue to support our Veterans. The Ibis Friends of Veterans Charitable Organization, Inc. has played a big part in helping Stand Down with their mission.
The Ibis Friends of Veterans (IFOV) charity was founded by a handful of Ibis Country Club members in 2012. Its fundraising initiatives help provide support for our Palm Beach County Veterans in need.
More Veterans than we realize experience a variety of hardships and challenges as they transition from a structured military life back to civilian life. Challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, physical and mental health issues, and even simple daily activities that most people take for granted.
Whether physical or mental suffering, along with an ever-increasing suicide rate among Veterans, these circumstances provide the incentive for IFOV to raise the funds needed to assist these heroes to successfully integrate back into their community and live a productive life.
In 2012, IFOV hosted their first charity golf tournament and raised $17,000. Since, they have raised and donated more than $1,000,000 to help local Veterans, with Stand Down being the recipient of over $60,000 annually.
Ibis Friends of Veterans believes that “Our Veterans have sacrificed their lives for our country, and they all deserve to be healthy and prosperous.”
Stand Down would like to say “thank you” to IFOV for all they do for our Veterans.
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