On this episode of "Fuel Disclosure," Moffitt is honored to have Lindsey Rodgers, the Co-Founder of Boots for Troops, as a guest. Boots for Troops is a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members. Lindsey talks about how she met her husband Jimmy Rodgers, who joined the US Navy in 2011 and served for six years. During his deployment, Jimmy saw that some service members did not have the support system they needed, which inspired him to launch a GoFundMe page to start Boots for Troops. Since its inception, Boots for Troops has sent over 18,000 care packages to deployed military members and has expanded its reach through other programs.
Boots for Troops' primary program is a Care Package Program that sends packages to deployed service members with items such as snacks, toiletries, and other comforts from home. The organization also has a Travel Program that provides free flights to service members and their families who are traveling for important life events, such as weddings or funerals. Additionally, Boots for Troops has a Transition Program that helps service members transition to civilian life by providing job opportunities, networking events, and financial assistance.
Another program that Boots for Troops offers is the "Troop Ticket Donation Program," which provides tickets to sporting events, concerts, and other entertainment to active duty military members and veterans. The organization also hosts an annual "Concert in the Country" event, which features live music, food, and fun activities, and raises funds for the organization's programs. In addition, Boots for Troops offers a "Homecoming Heroes Program," which provides welcome home packages to military members returning from deployment.
Moffitt Services has been a proud supporter of Boots for Troops for several years, donating a portion of their profits to the organization and partnering with them on events and initiatives. If you would like to learn more about their programs or donate in support of Boots for Troops, please visit their website at https://boots4troops.org/. Companies can sponsor events and programs, and there are opportunities for volunteers to help with packing and shipping care packages.