Guardian Corps of America

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Support the WEST SUBURBAN FOUNDATION For DISABLED VETERANS (WSFDV) Gary Sinise ROCKIN FOR OUR VETS Concert at Cantigny P...
06/15/2026

Support the WEST SUBURBAN FOUNDATION For DISABLED VETERANS (WSFDV) Gary Sinise ROCKIN FOR OUR VETS Concert at Cantigny Park on July 11, 2026.

Guardian Corps of America will be there to help support this wonderful event!

Visit WSFDV.org to purchase your tickets!

Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!🎖️ Help Us Protect the "Battle Buddies...
06/10/2026

Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!

🎖️ Help Us Protect the "Battle Buddies" of Our Homeless Veterans!

No veteran should be forced to choose between a roof over their head and the loyal companion who keeps them safe.

Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement is calling on good Americans to support our heroes and their pets.

We are proud to introduce the Sergeant Babe Survival Kit (2026 Edition), designed to provide immediate, essential care for the dogs and cats of homeless and at-risk veterans.

Why Sgt. Babe? Named after a beloved service dog, this kit represents the strength, loyalty, and unwavering companionship that helps veterans navigate the trauma of homelessness.

The Sergeant Babe Survival Kit (3-Day Essential Pack): 🛡️ Premium Sustenance: High-quality food to keep companion animals fed. 💧 Fresh Water: Immediate hydration for critical situations. 🥣 Durable Feeding Bowl: Collapsible and portable for life on the go.

Please Support This Vital Mission! Your donation ensures that a veteran's best friend is safe, fed, and cherished!

DONATE HERE TO SEND A KIT www.usaguardina.org / Serving Those Who Served by Protecting Their Loyal Companions.

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
AEL - GCA
[email protected]

People Great News!   California is Finally Waking Up!  Ok! Now we are getting somewhere.  The cops are finally taking ac...
06/07/2026

People Great News! California is Finally Waking Up! Ok! Now we are getting somewhere. The cops are finally taking action to remove dangerous drug dealers and helping homeless individuals get medical care treatment.

The Cartels and dangerous drug gangs are being arrested and jailed for preying upon poor homeless Americans. Reports have indicated that some homeless encampments are controlled by gangs, with residents being forced to pay "rent" or deal drugs.

People, please read below this very important post with an open mind and hear my plea NOT to lay blame on the average homeless veteran and homeless citizen for the humanitarian crisis plaguing our nation. Its the Drug Lords and Gangs selling drugs!!!

(see photos attached) and read the news article below my read for more details.

The people of California have had ENOUGH! It’s time to stop letting drug gangs run our streets. Many of these encampments are not just tents—they are controlled by criminals who prey on the vulnerable, including many of our military veterans who are suffering from trauma.

I am fully in favor of the police taking down the drug lords and gangs who created this crisis, and getting the people using these substances into hospitals, not just leaving them on the street to die.

After years of frustration, California is finally pushing back, clearing camps, and targeting the drug supply.

The Goal: Stop the exploitation, arrest the criminals, and save our homeless citizens.

We need to stop using our fellow Americans and veterans as political scapegoats. If we can get this right in California, maybe we can inspire the other 49 states to do the same and solve the homeless crisis in our great country.

Read more about the action in CA: A sweeping federal and local drug raid in MacArthur Park Contextual Information (as of June 2026)Major Crackdown:

Policy Shift: Following a 2024 Supreme Court ruling, California is aggressively clearing encampments, with Gov. Newsom directing state agencies to prioritize safety. Support for Change: Many residents are pushing for these changes, citing safety concerns and the need for accountability in addressing the addiction crisis.Drug Trafficking Link:

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
AEL - GCA
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California Post
Drug-addled zombies rushed by cops in sweeping blitz of LA’s notorious MacArthur Park
Ben Chapman
Thu, June 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM CDT
5 min read

Crowds of onlookers cheered as police and federal agents swarmed downtown Los Angeles's notorious MacArthur Park Thursday to bust addicts who flock to the open-air drug market to use in broad daylight.

The California Post watched as dozens of LAPD officers and DEA agents set upon the once-proud park's tragic turf, tackling cleanup of the eyesore that LA Mayor Karen Bass boasted about hosting viewing parties for the World Cup.

After the cleanup, LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the park has gotten so bad that local firefighters spend more time rescuing addicts from overdoses than putting out blazes.

He vowed that law enforcement would maintain pressure on dealers and users, and would clean up the park by Labor Day.

"I'll be bringing my family here for a picnic Labor Day weekend," Hochman said.

"We will not allow MacArthur Park to be a cemetery any longer."

Stella Magallanes, a homeless woman who spends her days in MacArthur, said it's about time the authorities cracked down on drug use.

The park fell on hard times in the 1980s as dealers and gangs moved in, with as many as 30 murders occurring there in 1990.

Today, it's an epicenter for homelessness and drug use, with throngs of addicts buying fentanyl and m**h there each day.

The LAPD's Gang and Narcotics Division put the park's dealers on notice in March, as officers arrested several leaders of the city's notorious 18th Street Gang, who controlled drugs sales on one side of the park.

Among those busted was suspected 18th Street Gang head of operations Keiko Gonzalez, better known as "Moms," on racketeering and murder charges.

During the monthlong investigation leading up to the dramatic bust, agents seized more than 175 pounds of m**h and fentanyl, $80,000 in cash and six fi****ms.

The very next day, officers and FBI agents again hit the park, this time searching storefronts on Alvardo Street allegedly operating as drug dens for the 18th Street Gang's dealers.

That night, officers recovered a garbage bag filled with cash and fentanyl from one of the drug hot spots there.

In May, DEA agents led yet another raid of the park's deadly drug trade, with dozens of agents carrying out a series of arrests targeting the leadership of the prison-based Mexican Mafia, which supplied dope to the park's dealers via Mexico's Sinaloa cartel.

The Empty Streets of SF: A Shameful Crisis Feeding Addiction:     Take a close, hard look at the streets of San Francisc...
06/06/2026

The Empty Streets of SF: A Shameful Crisis Feeding Addiction: Take a close, hard look at the streets of San Francisco—and, increasingly, the streets of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs will eventually mirror what is currently plaguing San Francisco!

What is unfolding on the West Coast is not an isolated incident; it is a haunting reality mirroring a growing crisis in Illinois.

Anthony E. La Piana, Executive Director for Guardian Corps of America, who works directly with homeless and at-risk veterans and citizens in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall Counties in Illinois, compares the scene on the West Coast to what he witnesses daily in his own community.

"I see the brutal reality of veterans and American citizens on the streets, floundering from neighborhood to neighborhood with no direction," says La Piana.

"They are hungry, exhausted, and battling addiction, with eyes filled with sorrow and pain. These aren’t scenes from a dystopian movie; they are photographs of life—a brutal reality where human beings are sprawled on sidewalks, overtaken by drug use."These individuals are not merely homeless; they are trapped in a cycle of poverty and severe addiction to substances like fentanyl.

To take a walk through the Tenderloin or South of Market (SoMa) neighborhoods in San Francisco is to witness an open-air, 24/7 drug market—a scene that is now unfortunately echoing in certain Chicago neighborhoods and expanding into suburban areas. It is to witness human beings left in the throes of a mental-health crisis, often passed out in broad daylight.

"I ask myself, how can so many people not see what I see and experience every day? It is a shame," says La Piana.

While policy debates rage, this is the daily, grinding reality—a horrific sight that many say is destroying the dignity of both the individuals and the city itself.

Despite recent, heavily publicized claims of fewer tents, the core crisis remains, leaving people struggling in the dirt."What is happening to our American citizens is a moral crime," says La Piana, "and it can no longer go unnoticed."

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
AEL - GCA

Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!GCA is reaching out to all good Americ...
05/28/2026

Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!

GCA is reaching out to all good Americans wishing to provide a valuable service for our country by volunteering for a just and worthy cause.

GCA is a Direct Outreach Organization with Boots on the Ground helping homeless veterans and veterans at risk with food, clothing and assist in the transition to permanent housing.

WE NEED Good Volunteers who wish to support our efforts in helping the most vulnerable segment of our population, homeless veterans and veterans at risk!

WE also have many programs and projects we need support with.

Interested? Contact GCA at www.usaguardian.org at REQUEST SERVICE and complete the profile form. A GCA representative will contact You soon.

Thank you!

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
[email protected]

GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA is striving for a future where our homeless individuals are cared for while at the same time expected to work toward being self reliant, responsible and independent .

Join The Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!We are looking for volunteers...
05/27/2026

Join The Guardian Corps of America (GCA) Operation EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Movement!

We are looking for volunteers to help our organization advance our mission to help homeless veterans and veterans at risk.

Many volunteer opportunities are available. We would LOVE to visit with you and discuss how our organization is a worthwhile cause helping our brave men and women who now find themselves homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Our campaign is heavily focused on the Greater Chicagoland area.

Interested? Go to www.usaguardian.org at REQUEST SERVICE and submit your contact information. A GCA representative will respond shortly.

WE LEAVE NO VETERAN BEHIND!

GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA is striving for a future where our homeless individuals are cared for while at the same time expected to work toward being self reliant, responsible and independent .

Guardian Corps of America wishes to Salute and Honor all our Active Military Personnel and Veterans during this Memorial...
05/23/2026

Guardian Corps of America wishes to Salute and Honor all our Active Military Personnel and Veterans during this Memorial Day Holiday Weekend!

Please show your respect for our Active Military personnel and Veterans during this very important Holiday!

FLY THE AMERICAN FLAG!

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
AEL - GCA

This is Tony La Piana, Executive Director for The Guardian Corps of America letting everyone know 🇺🇸 Rockin' for Our Vet...
05/23/2026

This is Tony La Piana, Executive Director for The Guardian Corps of America letting everyone know 🇺🇸 Rockin' for Our Vets is BACK! 🎸

Join us, GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA at Cantigny Park on
July 11 for an unforgettable night with Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band!

Support local disabled veterans and their families with an evening of incredible live music on the Parade Field.

✨ 7 PM Show | 🎟️ $50 (Includes Parking!)👉 Grab your tickets at [wsfdv.org] and help us honor those who served! IL.

I'll see all of you at the concert on July 11, 2026.

Hello Everyone,I am writing on behalf of West Suburban Foundation For Disabled Veterans (WSFDV), in partnership with GUA...
05/03/2026

Hello Everyone,

I am writing on behalf of West Suburban Foundation For Disabled Veterans (WSFDV), in partnership with GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA. We are organizing The ROCKIN' FOR OUR VETS Concert, a high-energy rock concert dedicated to supporting local veterans, scheduled for July 11, 2026 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton IL.

Our mission is to celebrate our heroes and raise funds for veterans at risk. We are looking for community-minded partners to help make this night a success. This is a fantastic opportunity to show your support for those who served. See details below for more information regarding purchasing tickets.

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
Off-Site Parking: DuPage Complex and County Fairgrounds
Time: Doors open at 2:00 PM
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band start at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $50 + service fee (includes parking, entry, and on-site transportation).

Best regards,

Anthony E. La Piana
Executive Director
Guardian Corps of America
AEL - EC

GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA (GCA) Join the GCA Movement NOW and HELP SAVE Homeless Veterans and those in Need!GCA 2026 Ope...
04/26/2026

GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA (GCA)

Join the GCA Movement NOW and HELP SAVE Homeless Veterans and those in Need!

GCA 2026 Operation Edda Bread Basket provides vital sustenance, compassion, and resources to homeless veterans, at-risk veterans, and vulnerable citizens, including their beloved pets. This dedicated program fights hunger and homelessness with direct outreach, delivering hope and essential nourishment to those who served and those in need.

1. Mission-Focused:
"Honoring service by nourishing our community. GCA 2026 Operation Edda Bread Basket brings food and dignity to homeless veterans, struggling families, and their pets."

"No veteran should go hungry. Operation Edda Bread Basket offers essential support, providing meals and hope to veterans, at-risk citizens, and their companions."

2. Call to Action:
"Join the fight against homelessness. GCA 2026 Operation Edda Bread Basket delivers immediate, lifesaving food security to homeless veterans and vulnerable neighbors."

"Protecting those who protected us—and their furry friends. Support Operation Edda Bread Basket in serving our vets and neighbors in need."

3. Impact-Focused:
"Your support feeds a veteran in need. Support GCA 2026 Operation Edda Bread Basket to provide nutritious food to veterans, homeless citizens, and their animals."

GCA 2026 Operation Edda Bread Basket: Serving Those Who Served

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Lombard, IL
60148

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