Making the world 10% happier with Chive Charities

At Chive Charities, the mission is simple: to make the world 10% happier. This nonprofit organization has been a beacon of hope for thousands of individuals—veterans, military families, first responders, and people with rare medical diagnoses—by providing life-changing grants for medically necessary needs often overlooked by insurance and other resources. Whether it’s a wheelchair-accessible van, a service dog, or adaptive technology, Chive Charities is committed to serving the underserved.

Since its founding in 2012, the organization has raised over $22 million in funding, with $5 million directed toward veterans and military families. These grants provide much-needed relief and improve the quality of life for those who have given so much to protect us.

For recipients, this means access to life-altering resources that can restore independence, mobility, and well-being. Some examples of these grants include providing service dogs to assist with physical and emotional needs, funding wheelchair-accessible vehicles to help regain independence, and modifying homes to make them safer and more accessible. 

But Chive Charities is not only about physical support—it’s also about mental and emotional healing, too. The organization has supported veterans and military families with alternative treatments and therapies, recognizing that the journey to recovery doesn’t just involve the body, but the mind and spirit as well. 

In a new episode of The Lasting Mission podcast, Chive Charities’ Executive Director Brian Mercedes delves deep into how the organization supports veterans and military families with therapies and treatments that help with everything from physical recovery to emotional well-being, funding treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, PEMF mats, infrared saunas, and electric bicycles, just to name a few. These therapies provide veterans with alternative, non-pharmaceutical ways to manage pain, reduce stress, and promote overall healing. 

For many veterans, the emotional toll of their service doesn’t just disappear after returning home. The combination of physical injuries and mental health struggles can leave veterans feeling isolated and without the resources they need to recover fully. But with these grants, Chive Charities is offering a path forward, where veterans and their families can regain control over their health and happiness.

To hear more about Chive Charities’ work and how they are helping veterans and military families, listen to the latest episode of The Lasting Mission podcast with Brian Mercedes as he shares a detailed overview of the organization’s mission, its impact, and the specific ways they are supporting those who have served our country, their loved ones, and beyond.

If you or someone you know is a veteran, military family member, or first responder in need of support, Chive Charities may be able to help. The application process for grants is simple and accessible through their website at ChiveCharities.org. Whether you’re looking for assistance with medical treatments, mobility aids, or other medically-related needs, Chive Charities is there to help.

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For more of The Lasting Mission podcast and episodes on topics ranging from finding a tribe to transitioning from military service, visit MissionRollCall.org.