Home of the Brave: A Corporate Volunteer Opportunity That Inspires Employees and Honors Veterans
July 18, 2026
As companies continue investing in employee engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR), many are asking the same question:
How can we create a volunteer experience that is meaningful for our employees while making a real difference in our communities?
The answer is simple: provide opportunities that connect people with purpose.
That’s exactly what Home of the Brave by Soldiers’ Angels was designed to do.
Since 2012, Home of the Brave has helped corporations across the country engage employees in honoring Veterans through meaningful volunteer experiences at VA medical facilities. More than just a volunteer event, it’s an opportunity for companies to strengthen workplace culture while expressing gratitude to those who have served our nation.
Why Employee Engagement Matters
Today’s employees want more than a paycheck. They want to work for organizations that invest in their communities and provide opportunities to make a positive impact.
Volunteer programs have become an important part of company culture because they help employees:
- Build stronger relationships with coworkers
- Develop a greater sense of purpose
- Increase workplace pride
- Strengthen collaboration and teamwork
- Connect with their local communities
When employees volunteer together, they aren’t simply checking a box—they’re creating shared experiences that strengthen their connection to both the company and the community.
What Makes Home of the Brave Different?
Many corporate volunteer opportunities focus on a single project or one-day service activity.
Home of the Brave offers something much more meaningful.
Each year, Soldiers’ Angels partners directly with the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) and corporate partners to organize Veterans Day appreciation events at VA medical facilities across the country. Employees work together to honor hospitalized and local Veterans through patient visits, appreciation activities, and meaningful connections.
Rather than simply volunteering, employees have the opportunity to personally thank Veterans for their service and create moments of genuine human connection.
Those moments are often the ones employees remember long after the event ends.
A Scalable Corporate Social Responsibility Program
One of Home of the Brave’s greatest strengths is its ability to support organizations of all sizes.
Whether your company has one office or dozens of locations across the country, employees can participate at VA medical facilities in communities nationwide. Each participating company designates an Event Coordinator who works alongside Soldiers’ Angels and local VA staff to organize a successful Veterans Day celebration.
That makes Home of the Brave an ideal opportunity for organizations looking to create a unified volunteer experience across multiple offices.
Build a Stronger Workplace Culture
Some of the best team-building activities don’t happen in a conference room.
They happen when employees come together around a shared purpose.
Home of the Brave encourages employees from every department and level of the organization to work side by side while honoring those who served.
The result is an experience that strengthens relationships, boosts morale, and reinforces company values through meaningful action.
Demonstrate Your Company’s Commitment to Veterans
Supporting Veterans sends a powerful message—not only to your employees, but also to your customers, partners, and community.
Participating in Home of the Brave demonstrates that your company values service, gratitude, and community involvement while helping ensure Veterans know their sacrifices have not been forgotten.
For organizations with Veteran employees or military-connected team members, participation can be especially meaningful, creating an environment where military service is recognized and celebrated.
Proven National Impact
Home of the Brave has grown into one of the signature corporate engagement campaigns at Soldiers’ Angels.
Since 2012, the campaign has:
- Engaged 8,700+ company volunteers
- Generated nearly 60,000 volunteer hours
- Honored more than 311,000 Veterans
- Contributed more than $2.7 million in donations to VA facilities nationwide
Every Veterans Day, hundreds of employees across the country come together with one common goal: thanking those who have sacrificed in service to our nation.
Partner with Soldiers’ Angels
Corporate volunteer opportunities should do more than fill a calendar—they should create lasting impact.
Home of the Brave provides companies with an opportunity to engage employees, strengthen workplace culture, and honor Veterans in a deeply meaningful way.
If your organization is looking for a corporate volunteer opportunity that aligns with your corporate social responsibility goals while creating memorable experiences for your employees, Home of the Brave offers a powerful way to give back.
This Veterans Day, join Soldiers’ Angels in ensuring that every Veteran knows their service is remembered, appreciated, and honored.
Learn more about becoming a Home of the Brave corporate partner and discover how your company can help make this Veterans Day unforgettable.
About the Author
Michelle Julazadeh Chavarin has been with Soldiers’ Angels since 2013, when she was hired as the sole member of the Marketing and Communications team. Today, she leads a dynamic group of employees, Skillbridge interns, Veteran interns, and contractors who work together to amplify the mission and impact of the organization.
