True Patriot Love Foundation

06/03/2026

At a moment’s notice, military families can be asked to leave behind their home, community, schools, careers, and support networks to move across Canada.

These challenges are part of military life and families carry that burden too.
This spring, True Patriot Love is raising $25,000 to support Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) across Canada. These centres provide critical local programs and services that help military families build connections, access support, and navigate constant change.

Your generosity helps ensure military families receive support close to home, wherever home may be.

Donate today and stand with Canada’s military community [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://truepatriotlove.akaraisin.com/ui/militaryfamilies26/donations/start?fn=SK&ln=Koops&em=[email protected]

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we're proud to honour the brave men and women who have served in peacekeeping missions across the globe building stability, protecting communities, and carrying Canada's values of compassion and courage wherever they go.

We're inspired every day by the strength of our military members, Veterans, and their families. This is a community that gives so much and deserves every bit of support in return.

Help us celebrate them today:
💙 Tag a peacekeeper or Veteran you're proud of
💙 Share this post to spread the recognition they deserve

Thank you to all who have served and serve!

05/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to EY for hosting a meaningful virtual Lunch & Learn in support of the upcoming Mount Waddington Expedition.

During Mental Health Week, participants came together for an important discussion on resilience, leadership, and mental health and how challenge, trust, and teamwork help strengthen the way we support one another both on and off the mountain.

We’re grateful to our speakers Jeremy Blair, Chris Power, Lance Mortlock, and moderator Olaf Paulus for sharing their experiences and insights so openly and honestly.

The Mount Waddington Expedition is more than a climb it’s a shared journey that highlights the strength of connection, adaptability, and collective resilience within Canada’s military community and beyond.

Thank you, EY, for helping elevate these important conversations and for your continued support of our mission.

More on Waddington https://truepatriotlove.com/get-involved/mount-waddington-2026/

05/21/2026

If you’re passionate about supporting Veterans and shaping a stronger regional workforce, we’d value your participation.

Join us for the Inaugural Calgary Employment Ecosystem Connect, bringing together employers, government representatives, and industry leaders from Calgary and across Western Canada who are championing meaningful employment opportunities for Veterans, Reservists, and their families.

This session will explore recommendations to strengthen regional collaboration, share best practices, and scale national impact. We’ll also highlight how the experience and leadership of Veterans, Reservists, and their families can contribute to priority sectors supporting the region’s evolving workforce and economic development priorities and hear from partners who are championing meaningful employment opportunities and embedding them into their HR practices.

Monday, June 1, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Informal networking until 4:30 PM)
Viking Room, Calgary Petroleum Club

Please RSVP by May 27, 2026 Contact:: [email protected]

05/17/2026

Twenty years ago, Canada lost Captain Nichola Goddard. But her spirit, her courage, her love of country, her belief in service, lives on.

This year, nearly 600 people came together in Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, and Ottawa for the True Patriot Love Captain Nichola Goddard Women in Leadership Series, presented by Lysander Funds Inc. They shared honest conversations about leadership, resilience, family, and what it truly means to serve.

“It's been 20 years since my sister's death and I'm proud of this legacy. We can see how my sister's love for her country is being carried forward” – Kate Goddard

See the highlights from this year's series and the voices shaping the future of women in service across Canada. https://bit.ly/4dcRj1h
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05/15/2026

Graduation season is here, a moment that marks hard work, transition, and the start of what’s next.

At True Patriot Love, we know those moments of change aren’t limited to the classroom. Veterans and service members experience their own transitions as they step into new chapters beyond military service — showing up, once again, ready for what’s ahead.

That’s why we’re proud to partner with Moores. Whether it’s for graduation, a new career, or a milestone moment, finding the right suit can help you step forward with confidence.

When you shop in-store at Moores, you can tap at checkout to support Canada’s military community helping Veterans like Sergeant (Ret’d) Ryan Hawkyard as they navigate life after service.

Look sharp. Give back. Honour the journey — wherever it leads.

05/14/2026

We are so proud of our very own Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Eleanor Taylor, OMM, MSM, CD!

Eleanor has been recognized as one of Military Magazine's 2026 Breaking Down the Barricades: Top Women in Defence and it is an honour she has more than earned.

As a retired Infantry Officer, humanitarian leader, and tireless Veteran advocate, Eleanor brings that same dedication, courage, and compassion to her work with True Patriot Love every single day. We are incredibly fortunate to have her on our team.

Please join us in congratulating Eleanor on this well-deserved recognition!

Read her full profile: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/women-in-defence-winners/lieutenant-colonel-retired-eleanor-taylor-omm…

Congratulations to Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Eleanor Taylor, OMM, MSM, CD, Humanitarian Leader, Veteran Advocate and Retired Infantry Officer, on being selected as one of Esprit de Corps Military Magazine's 2026 Breaking Down the Barricades: Top Women in Defence!

Read Eleanor's profile here: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/women-in-defence-winners/lieutenant-colonel-retired-eleanor-taylor-omm-msm-cd-humanitarian-leader-veteran-advocate-and-retired-infantry-officer

05/11/2026

Right now, somewhere in your community, a Veteran is volunteering their time. You probably don't even know they served.

Many Veterans transitioning out of service often want to keep contributing, they're looking for purpose, connection, and a way to stay part of something bigger than themselves.
At the same time, community organizations across Canada are working hard just to find and keep volunteers.

The National Veteran Volunteerism Action Plan brings these two needs together — and the results are powerful https://www.veteranhub.ca/action-plan/

Built on first-of-its-kind national research in Canada, it shows that when Veterans are connected with community organizations in a meaningful way, the impact lasts. For the Veteran. For the organization. For the community.

We'll be sharing more stories, research, and real examples over the coming weeks.
Do you know a Veteran who volunteers? Or a community organization that could benefit from this kind of connection? Tag them below or share this post. 👇

This work is part of a broader national effort to strengthen how Veterans engage in volunteerism across Canada.