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Take Ukraine’s Side. Defend Freedom. Save Lives.

Working with US military personnel, Spirit of America has delivered 800+ tons of protective, nonlethal aid — surveillance drones, communications gear, vehicles, body armor, helmets, medical supplies, food and more — to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines. We’re meeting urgent frontline needs and providing targeted humanitarian support with speed. Your gift can save more lives and help Ukraine win.

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We are citizens serving the nation, dedicated to preserving the promise of a free and better life.

Spirit of America is the only nonprofit that works alongside our US troops and diplomats to provide critical assistance where freedom and democracy are threatened.

Your support can save and improve lives.

No endorsement of Spirit of America by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, or US personnel is intended or implied.

A message from Terrell Chandler

When I joined the US Navy, I didn’t know much about military life. But I did know this: I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. That calling led me to serve as a “Green Side” corpsman for 11 years — a Navy medic embedded with Marine units. I was...

Road to 250: Connecting America’s Story to the World

Almost 250 years ago, a small group of Americans embarked on a road that transformed the world. In 1776, just 56 people gathered in Philadelphia to make the radical declaration that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with...

A message from Ambassador Roger D. Carstens

Throughout my career — as a U.S. Army Special Forces officer and a senior diplomat serving in places like Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan — I often encountered the same problem. Our troops and diplomats were asked to accomplish missions vital to America’s...

Celebrating the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday

Spirit of America honored 250 years of the US Marine Corps with a special virtual event featuring Lt. General (Retired) Lawrence Nicholson, Master Sgt. (Retired) and former Marine Raider Danny Santos, and current Marine Corps Reservist Major Grant Peehler on...

Podcast: One CA features Founder and CEO Jim Hake on mobilizing private support for US foreign policy

Jim Hake, founder and CEO of Spirit of America, recently appeared on the One CA Podcast. Jim shares how Spirit of America bridges critical gaps in foreign assistance — delivering rapid, locally tailored support that helps advance US foreign policy goals in...

Celebrating the Navy’s 250th Birthday

Spirit of America is honoring 250 years of the US Navy with a special virtual event featuring Admiral (Retired) Eric Olson, Admiral (Retired) Scott Swift, and former Navy Reservist Terrell Chandler. Olson was the first naval officer to lead US Special Operations...

Take Ukraine’s Side. Defend Freedom. Save Lives.

We are citizens serving the nation, dedicated to preserving the promise of a free and better life.

Spirit of America is the only nonprofit that works alongside our US troops and diplomats to provide critical assistance where freedom and democracy are threatened.

Your support can save and improve lives.

A message from Terrell Chandler

Road to 250: Connecting America’s Story to the World

A message from Ambassador Roger D. Carstens

Celebrating the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday

Podcast: One CA features Founder and CEO Jim Hake on mobilizing private support for US foreign policy

Celebrating the Navy’s 250th Birthday

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Defending Freedom and Saving Lives

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