Our Impact in 2024—A Year of Hope, Action, and Advocacy

At Burn Pits 360, 2024 was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for a shared mission—supporting veterans and families affected by toxic exposure. From grassroots outreach to life-changing services, here’s a look at the difference we made last year.

Serving Those Who Served

• 350 local veterans engaged through community events

• 208 veterans added to our independent registry, ensuring their exposures and stories are not lost

• 156 individuals served at broader community outreach events

Equipping Veterans with Knowledge

Knowledge is power—especially when navigating the complexities of toxic exposure. This year we distributed 578 Toxic Exposure Guides, empowering veterans with the tools they need to understand and advocate for their health.

Hope For Heroes: Making the Holidays Matter

The holidays can be difficult for those impacted by service-related illness or loss. Our Hope for Heroes initiative brought warmth, joy, and critical support:

• 15 families served

• 35 children supported

• 57 veterans, first responders, and dependents attended our holiday dinner and gift exchange

Haircuts & Hospitality

Our Haircuts For Heroes program continues to meet needs with dignity and care at our Warrior Support Center:

• 143 free haircuts provided

• 400 lunches donated by Chick-fil-A

Case Management: Guidance When It’s Needed Most

Whether it's navigating benefits, health systems, or legal help, our case management team assisted 90 veterans this year—ensuring no one walks this road alone.

Digital Reach & Resource Access

Veterans and their families turn to us for information and connection:

• Over 250,000 reached through online outreach

• 35,302 visits to BurnPits360.org for critical online resources

Volunteer Power

A staggering 50,628 volunteer hours were dedicated to supporting our mission—proof that the heart of this movement is strong and growing.

Warrior Hope Network: Investing in Healing

Through the Warrior Hope Network, we distributed $10,000 in service grants to provide:

• Oxygen concentrators

• Hyperbaric chamber treatments

• Bereavement assistance

• Emergency hardship support

How We Spent Your Donations

Total direct program funding this year: $13,193.57, representing 83.45% of all funds raised.
Here’s where it went:

• $8,311.56 to Hope for Heroes

• $3,626.73 to Community Events

• $756.72 to Haircuts for Heroes

• $498.56 to Grants & Assistance

The Road Ahead

2024 showed us that while the need is great, so is the will to make a difference. Whether through casework, holiday meals, or ongoing advocacy for PACT Act protections, Burn Pits 360 is committed to continuing this fight.

Together, we are rewriting the story for veterans affected by toxic exposure. Thank you for being part of this mission.