Prior Grant Requests
Organization Name: The Long Walk Home
Organization Website: http://www.thelongwalkhome.org
Year Established: 2009
Mission Statement:
Founded in 2006 by a Marine veteran, The Long Walk Home (TLWH) is a nonprofit organization providing
free suicide prevention and reintegration programming to veterans, military families, as well as support for
foster youth. For nearly two decades, TLWH has helped participants rebuild purpose, strengthen relationships,
and reconnect with their families and communities.
Contact Name: Marc Mathews
Years in Position: 1
Contact Email: marc@thelongwalkhome.org
Contact Phone: 408-888-5159
Address:
466 Edgewood Rd
Venice, Florida 34293
Have you previously received a grant? No
If yes, please indicate the year(s):
How did you hear about our organization?
Research online for local organizations
What do you believe we can provide your organization?
With support so that our organization may continue to provide free suicide prevention services and other connectedness support not only Veterans and their families in need but also to foster youth throughout Sarasota and Manatee and Charlotte counties
What will the grant be used for?
To provide much needed resources for our primary program, 10 Challenges to Service, an interactive mentorship curriculum designed to shift participants’ mental attitude, resilience, and willingness to engage with others. Through a structured, action-oriented pathway, the program pairs veterans and their families with trained mentors to rebuild purpose, communication, and connectedness at home. That same mentorship model extends to foster youth through weekly engagement, addressing a parallel need for stability, belonging, and trusted adult relationships.
Provide the grant amount you are seeking: $5,000.00
Do you provide services to Sarasota and/or Manatee County? Yes
What is the financial impact per individual/program this grant will provide?
For nearly twenty years, The Long Walk Home has provided free, direct support to veterans, military families, and foster youth throughout Southwest Florida – one of the states with the greatest need in the country. With continued investment from grant partners, foundations, and individual donors, TLWH will expand its reach, deepen its impact, and continue closing the gap between at-risk families and the support that saves lives.
Please provide the estimated number of women, children and families impacted.
With the requested funding, we at the The Long Walk Home (TLWH) may provide needed support to between 50 and 100 additional individuals throughout both Sarasota and Manatee counties – Veteran families and wives of Veterans and foster youth as well as select homeless populations.
Is there a matching grant? No
If yes, indicate donation source: In the midst of fundraising
May we tour your facility? Yes
What reciprocal benefit can you provide our organization:
As we are a service organization, we of course would provide your logo on our site (thelongwalkhome.org) as well as partner on any initiatives from either side in order to help those in need within our communities.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/TLWH-501C3-Letter-of-Determination.pdf
Organization’s Logo
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/TLWH-new-logo-2020-male.pngfor-website-150×150.png
Project/Program-specific budget:
https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/TLWH-Projected-Budget-theLakeClubWCF-Grant-2026Aug21.pdf
Guide Star Profile/Rating (if applicable):Â
Anything else you would like to share with us?
We as an organization are in fundraising mode and are applying to several other local and national grants – our office is currently within the Venice, FL YMCA (a local partner) – our founder always likes to share his passion for helping others in need and therefore would welcome the opportunity to speak with your Grant Chair.