Building Stronger Veterans

09/04/2026

Do you have $5 to help feed a Veteran in need today? The Boise VA Medical Center is at risk of closing its food pantry due to low stock! We can’t let this happen. Join us and The Good Network Idaho in raising $2000 to help get those in need, what they need! Donate at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/five-for-a-vet?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUH3oRwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNymupu5qKdF4xnjYikGpanOwHUkDWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5jUnJqJJY49kD-X2j2Wrr7u9gyihlKtbWBojrlUaLYF514E5yeu-ZE2ugasA_aem_xGrio_oaagCoElOl0d-Vxw

The Boise VA Food Pantry is at risk of closing down! We need donations of food (see list below)!

We would like to remind our veterans and community that our food pantry is not supported financially by the government. It is entirely supported through donations and volunteers. Some veterans have taken advantage of the food pantry program believing if it is free, they should get it. We ask that only those who truly need the assistance collect food from the food pantry. There are many unfortunate veterans we serve who rely on the help.

If you are able to help we could use non-perishable food that is not expired. Please see examples below. Please bring donations to Bldg. 85A at the Boise VA campus. You can also call for more questions at 208-422-1175.

• Chunky Soup
• Canned Fruit or Applesauce (Regular, lite or packed in water)
• Canned Vegetables (Regular or reduced sodium)
• Canned Chicken
• Canned Tuna
• Canned Roast Beef
• Canned Chili
• Canned Ravioli/Pasta
• Canned Beef Stew
• Canned Beans
• Cold Cereal (Boxed or large bags)
• Instant Brown Rice
• Instant Noodles (Top Raman)
• Peanut Butter (Please no glass jars)
• Jelly (Regular or sugar Free)
• Pasta Sauce (Canned is preferred, please no glass jars)
• Boxed Dry Spaghetti
• Oatmeal
• Snack Items-granola bars, chips, crackers, etc
• Protein drinks
• Frozen meat
• Hamburger Helper
• Spam
• Please no expired items or home-canned food. Please check the dates before donating!
• Pull-top cans/foods are always appreciated as some veterans are homeless and lack can openers

08/18/2026

Building Stronger Veterans would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Complete Embodiment Wellness for their generous sponsorship and support of our Red, White & Drive Classic at Topgolf!

Events like the Red, White & Drive Classic are made possible because businesses and organizations within our community choose to stand beside BSV and invest in our mission.

Complete Embodiment Wellness’ support helps us continue working toward something much bigger than a single event, creating sustainable solutions for Veterans facing homelessness and housing instability right here in Idaho.

Every sponsorship, partnership, donation, and person who shows up brings us another step closer to our goal.

To the entire team at Complete Embodiment Wellness, thank you for believing in Building Stronger Veterans, supporting the Red, White & Drive Classic, and standing behind the Veterans we serve.

We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of this mission.

MISSION FIRST. VETERANS ALWAYS.

https://compbodywell.com/

Welcome to Complete Embodiment Wellness, where we strive to provide optimal care through a multi-faceted approach; including health of mind, body and spirit.

08/18/2026

Building Stronger Veterans would like to thank
Renewal by Andersen of Boise for their generous support and sponsorship of our first annual
Red, White & Drive Classic at Topgolf Boise.

Support like this goes far beyond sponsoring a single event. It represents a commitment to our Veterans, our community, and the mission we work toward every day:

Our Mission Is To End Veteran Homelessness Through Sustainable Housing, Holistic Support Services And Employment Opportunities.

Our first annual Red, White & Drive Classic was made possible because businesses and community partners like Renewal by Andersen chose to stand beside us and believe in what we are working to accomplish.

To the entire Renewal by Andersen team: thank you for investing in our mission and helping us create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of Veterans in need.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing to build this relationship as BSV moves forward with our mission.

MISSION FIRST. VETERANS ALWAYS.

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08/17/2026

Building Stronger Veterans would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to AmmoSquared for their continued support of our mission and for sponsoring our First Annual Red, White & Drive Classic at Topgolf!

AmmoSquared has continued to stand alongside BSV, supporting our events, our fundraising efforts, and most importantly, the Veterans we serve. Having organizations that believe in our mission and continue to show up year after year means more to us than we can adequately express.

Partnerships like this go far beyond a logo on an event banner. They represent a shared commitment to making a meaningful and lasting impact in the Veteran community.

To the entire AmmoSquared team: thank you for believing in Building Stronger Veterans, for continuing to invest in our mission, and for once again stepping up to support our efforts.

We are incredibly grateful for everything y’all have done and continue to do for BSV, and we are excited about what lies ahead as we continue growing our partnership and exploring new opportunities to collaborate.

From all of us at Building Stronger Veterans, THANK YOU, AMMOSQUARED!

We’re proud to have you in our corner.

MISSION FIRST. VETERANS ALWAYS.

https://ammosquared.com/

Sunday at Topgolf Meridian, the Treasure Valley showed up for Building Stronger Veterans first-ever Red, White & Drive Classic—and the AmmoSquared team was proud to be there supporting the mission.

Every dollar raised went toward one clear goal:

A fully furnished 24-foot tiny home for an Idaho combat veteran currently experiencing homelessness.

Building Stronger Veterans isn’t fundraising around an abstract problem. They’re helping real veterans rebuild their lives.

Get involved!

08/17/2026

Sunday at Topgolf Meridian, the Treasure Valley showed up for Building Stronger Veterans first-ever Red, White & Drive Classic—and the AmmoSquared team was proud to be there supporting the mission.

Every dollar raised went toward one clear goal:

A fully furnished 24-foot tiny home for an Idaho combat veteran currently experiencing homelessness.

Building Stronger Veterans isn’t fundraising around an abstract problem. They’re helping real veterans rebuild their lives.

Get involved!

08/15/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:

COMPLETE EMBODIMENT WELLNESS

Building Stronger Veterans is proud to welcome Complete Embodiment Wellness as a sponsor of our Red, White & Drive Golf Event!

Complete Embodiment Wellness, founded by Brittany Morris and located in Garden City, is dedicated to supporting people on their journey toward greater health and overall wellness.

That commitment to the whole person makes this partnership especially meaningful to us. At Building Stronger Veterans, we know that helping veterans build stronger lives goes far beyond simply putting a roof over someone’s head. It means creating opportunities for stability, connection, purpose, health, and long-term well-being.

Our Red, White & Drive event brings our community together around that mission, with proceeds helping us take another step toward providing stable housing and a path forward for veterans in need.

We are incredibly grateful to Brittany and Complete Embodiment Wellness for stepping up to support our veterans and helping make this event possible. ❤️🤍💙

Please join us in thanking them for investing in the veteran community!

https://compbodywell.com/

🇺🇸 Stronger Veterans. Stronger Communities. 🇺🇸

08/13/2026

Building Stronger Veterans is excited to recognize WAYS Energy for their generous donation to the 2026 Red, White & Drive Classic!

Founded in Mississippi, WAYS Energy is much more than an energy drink company. The meaning behind their name says it all:

WAYS — “We Appreciate Your Service and Sacrifice.”

WAYS Energy was founded by retired Veterans and First Responder with a combined 95 years of service! Their mission is centered around honoring and supporting Veterans, first responders, and their families—and they put that mission into action by supporting nonprofits that are in the trenches making a difference in their communities.

And there’s plenty packed into every can! WAYS Energy drinks feature:

Zero Sugar
200mg of Caffeine
Electrolytes
No Artificial Coloring

WAYS Energy has generously donated their delicious energy drinks for this year’s Red, White & Drive Classic, including:

Frozen Lime
Orange Cream
Pomegranate Peach
Cherry Lime-Aid
Peach

Sunday, August 16, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Topgolf Meridian

We’re incredibly grateful to WAYS Energy for supporting our event and helping us bring the community together for an afternoon dedicated to a much bigger purpose.

Proceeds from the Red, White & Drive Classic will go directly toward our goal of building a fully furnished 24-foot tiny home for Mike, an Idaho Army National Guard combat Veteran in need.

To the entire WAYS Energy team: thank you for your generosity, your support, and for putting the words “We Appreciate Your Service and Sacrifice” into action.

Guests at the event will have the opportunity to grab a can or two of WAYS Energy to take home and enjoy — while supplies last!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

MISSION FIRST. VETERANS ALWAYS.

08/10/2026

We are proud, humble and honored to announce the well deserved military retirement of BSV’s very own Director of Mental Health and Wellness, Chief Master Sergeant Virginia Holmgren. Virginia we are so proud of you. Congratulations on a job well done!

Biography: CMSgt Holmgren

Chief Master Sergeant Virginia Holmgren entered the Air Force Reserve in 2003. Over a distinguished career spanning 23 years, she has served in numerous leadership roles and completed multiple deployments.

CMSgt Holmgren was first assigned to the 302nd Aeromedical Squadron, working in both the Aerospace Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Laboratory sections from 2003 to 2017. She deployed to Balad AB from July to November of 2008, and in 2011, she cross-trained into Cardiopulmonary Laboratory specialty and stood up the first ever Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) team. It was in this role that she deployed with a CCAT team to Ramstein AB, Germany, from October 2013 to March 2014.

In 2017, CMSgt Holmgren joined the Idaho Air National Guard as a member of the 124th Medical Group, to again stand up the CCATT team. During this assignment, she was stationed at Kadena AB, Japan, and subsequently deployed to Bagram AB, Afghanistan. CMSgt Holmgren served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 124th Medical Group from May 2025 through August 2026. She was not just a commander’s senior enlisted advisor; she was a mentor, resilient professional, and a steadfast pillar for the 124th Medical Group.

Throughout her dedicated service to our nation, CMSgt Holmgren has been supported by her loving husband Joseph, and their children, Nathan and Joseph II. With their unwavering love, strength, and support they have stood by her every step of the way.

Major Awards and Decorations:

❖ Air Achievement
Air Force Meritorious
Service Medal

❖ Air Force Commendation
Medal with oak leaf cluster

❖ Meritorious Unit Award

❖ Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with two oak leaf
clusters

❖ Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters

❖ National Defense Service Medal

The Legend. The Hero. The Giant.

The Standard.

Mission First, Veteran Always