The Harper's Hope 41 Foundation aims to provide support for homeless veterans through various programs. Its main objectives are to raise awareness and funding through donations to implement transitional housing and support programs. These programs aim to help veterans transition successfully, maintain stable housing, regain self-sufficiency, and become productive citizens. The foundation partners with organizations like the VA and community groups to coordinate efforts that address the key needs of homeless veterans, such as housing, healthcare, job training, and counseling.

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Main Objective:
To collaborate with community partners to provide awareness and
support for Homeless Veterans; to utilize Roman Harper's vision to
motivate and improve the quality of life for Veterans.
Goal:
To obtain funding through donations and sponsorships to implement
programs to benefit Homeless Veterans in the Gulf Coast.
o To Provide transitional housing for Veterans in
Louisiana, Alabama and other areas in the gulf
through strategic partnerships with the United States
Veterans Affairs Dept., community groups and local
businesses.
o To provide effective programs for the transitioning
Veterans. (See program needs from NCHV below)
o To assist veterans in achieving and maintaining
stable residency
o To prepare veterans in regaining accountable and
self-sufficient citizens
Why? The U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) states that:
 About 13% of the adult homeless
population are veterans.
 The nation's homeless veterans are predominantly male,
with roughly 8% being female.
 The majority are single; live in urban areas; and suffer from
mental illness, alcohol and/or substance abuse, or co-
occurring disorders.
 Roughly 40% of all homeless veterans are African American
or Hispanic, despite only accounting for 10.4% and 3.4% of
the U.S. veteran population, respectively.
 Veterans who participate in collaborative programs are
afforded more services and have higher chances of
becoming tax-paying, productive citizens again.
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3. What services do veterans need?
 According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV),
veterans need a coordinated effort that provides:
o secure housing
o substance abuse care and aftercare
o nutritional meals
o basic physical health care
o substance abuse care and aftercare
o mental health counseling
o personal development and empowerment
o job assessment, training and placement assistance
What seems to work best?
The most effective programs for homeless and at-risk veterans are community-
based, nonprofit, “veterans helping veterans” groups. Programs that seem to
work best feature transitional housing with the camaraderie of living in
structured, substance-free environments with fellow veterans who are
succeeding at bettering themselves. (SOURCE: NCHV.org)
What does the NFL Do?
Currently the NFL has a campaign called "Salute to Service.' In honor of
Veterans Day, for every point scored during the NFL's 32 Salute to Service
games, the league donated $100 to each of its non-profit partners - the Pat
Tillman Foundation, USO and Wounded Warrior Project (Website:
http://www.nfl.com/salute). The details on the Saints participation last year:
New Orleans Saints - Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard
The will hold their military appreciation game on Sunday. The game's ticketSaints
design pays tribute to the Wounded Warrior Project, and their organization will also be
recognized during an on field presentation during the pre-game ceremony. The Saints
worked with the American Red Cross to identify a New Orleans soldier currently
stationed in Afghanistan who will surprise his family at a special on field reunion. The
Saints will also participate in the ARC's Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Major
General Curtis, Adjutant General for the Louisiana National Guard, will serve as the
game's Honorary Military Captain. Louisiana National Guard will have an on field
swear-in ceremony. Joint Color Guards will present the Colors prior to kickoff, and one
hundred members, twenty members of each branch of the military and Coast Guard, will
hold individual American flags for the Anthem, which will be sung by the Victory Belles
trio of the World War II Museum while surrounded by military veterans. There will be a
military tribute halftime performance by the University of South Alabama's marching
band. Soldiers of the 177th Armored Brigade, and the 15th Infantry Brigade from Camp
Shelby, Miss., will serve as giveaway crew volunteers and will receive tickets to the
game. Local hometown heroes will receive tickets to the game as well.

4. Methods:
 Creating a PSA is Roman's opportunity to honor and support U.S. service
members and veterans on a Global level with a call to action to donate.
o PSA Campaigns to be aired on television and online.
 Financial commitment from Roman Harper and the Harper's Hope 41
Foundation.
 Financial commitment from program sponsors (i.e. corporations).
 Financial donations (pledges) operated through dedicated Crowdrise.com
website.
(http://www.crowdrise.com/operationshutdown/fundraiser/harpershope41fo
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 Appearances by Roman at local Veteran events to promote their giving
programs.
 Coordinating with other local Veterans programs and organizations in
program development and implementation.
 Additional methods as developed by the creative team.
Current Partners:
VA Regional Office in New Orleans - The VA Regional Office in New Orleans
serves 326,000 veterans throughout the state of Louisiana. The office administers an
array of benefits for veterans, their dependents and survivors including a complete
program of Compensation and Pension Benefits, Vocational Reh
The mission of the Harper's Hope 41 Foundation is to strengthen families and enhance their emotional, social and
spiritual health through educational programs, enrichment activities, and economic development. The
Foundation fosters empowerment skills and provides lasting coaching experiences that will help individuals
realize their potential, build self-esteem and strive for excellence. www.HarpersHope41.org
VA Regional Office in New Orleans - The VA Regional Office in New Orleans serves
326,000 veterans throughout the state of Louisiana. The office administers an array of
benefits for veterans, their dependents and survivors including a complete program of
Compensation and Pension Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program,
and Home Loan Benefits information.