The highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the Platinum Seal of Transparency, demonstrates our focus on measuring outcomes year over year, as well as sound financial transparency and integrity.
Growing Veterans received our 501 (c) 3 non-profit status in 2015 and was designated the IRS Tax ID number of 47-2225742. Since late 2012, our project has been empowering military veterans to grow food, communities, and each other; and previous to incorporating as our own organization in October 2014, we were operating under the fiscal sponsorship of another 501 (c) 3 non-profit.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
Web: http://veteranscrisisline.net/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Call 1-800-273-8255
3800 Byron Ave., Suite 124, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 733-9226, after hours (877) 927-8387, Web: http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5104
Hrs. M: 8am-4:30pm, T-F: 8am-6pm, Sat.:10am to 6pm, Sun: closed. Provides veteran information, claims assistance, mental health counseling for combat Vets. Veterans Service Officer (VSO) available to help with disability claims.
