Veterans Base Camp
108 England Road
Chaplin, Ct 06235
(860) 786-7163
EIN # 46-2342141
Our Philosophy
Veterans Base Camp (VBC) is a Christian, non-denominational, faith-based organization that believes that human beings are three parts: body, soul and spirit. We believe in the strength and resiliency of our warriors and first responders. These men and women offer their service, their very lives to "serve and protect" our country and its allies. The Bible says that "Greater love has no man or woman than this, that they lay down their life for a friend." While many people may choose to "serve" others in some capacity, few are willing to risk their lives and their future dreams to do so. Our warriors and first responders did and do so. VBC believes that we need to be here to fight for and support each one of them as they struggle to carry the heavy weight of the burden that comes from being a warrior and protector and to find their way back home.
Many veterans and first responders struggle with how to carry that burden. They struggle with how to feel connected to friends, family and a society that has no idea of what they have seen, lost or done. They now struggle with how to function day-to-day carrying memories after being in “survival mode”for so long, where feelings and emotions are shut down so they can think, act and react in order to survive, serve and protect. For those veterans and responders who have belief/faith in God or other Higher Power, they often struggle with how to reconcile all they have seen and experienced with their faith in God. Many may wonder if there even is a God after all they have seen and experienced. Some may have questions they are afraid to ask and don't know where to go to get answers. VBC offers pastoral and clinical counseling to help veterans, first responders and their families to work through those questions.
VBC weaves together a unique program that utilizes a strength-based perspective framework We incorporate person-centered planning to help the veteran/first responder identify their goals, focus on their strengths, desires, unique abilities/talents and resources to achieve those goals. Through the R.E.S.E.T, REBOOT Combat/Trauma Recovery Programs, Peer-to-peer and Pastoral counseling, VBC offers support to veterans, first responders and their families as they work through these areas. As the vet begins to work through their plan, they have the choice to become a part of the VBC Team to use their skills to help create an ever-changing and relevant veteran-first responder/community outreach program to other veterans in need. Through participation in this program, veterans/first responders become a creative force in the development of VBC's mission of outreach, support and service to help other veterans and the vulnerable in our communities.
What is Birdies for Charity?
Birdies for Charity is a giving platform where nonprofits simply solicit donations
and receive a 15% bonus on every dollar raised thanks to Webster Bank!
If you choose to donate to Veterans Base Camp (VBC) you can make your donation go even
further by donating to us through the Birdies for Charity program.
There is no cost to VBC to tap into the excitement of Connecticut’s only PGA TOUR event
and your donation will help us receive extra funds!
In our continued effort to support veterans with food, emergency shelter, counseling and outreach,
we hope you will join us as we raise funds through the Birdies for Charity program.
For 2024, our goal is to raise $75,000, these funds will help provide additional
support and services to our veterans through: the purchase of a commercial stove,
commercial refrigerator (to replace our 30+ year old ones that have died!) and expanding our therapeutic programs. Please help our mission
by donating through the Birdies for Charity program today.
Simply visit our donation website by clicking on the Birdies 4 Charity button below.
Thank you for supporting our veterans!
Exciting News!!!
Veterans Base Camp
is pleased to announce our
2024 partnership with
Travelers Championship PGA
Birdies for Charity!
What Is Veterans Base Camp?
What Goes on at Veterans Base Camp?
Annual Motorcycle Run by MFC Northeast to raise money for VBC and Natchaug Hospital. A great time is had by all!
Annual 5K to End Veteran Suicide-started as a Capstone project for a graduating senior and is now an annual event.
Veteran Garrett. T. and Lee Lemire from the Manchester Emblem Club man the Toy Drive!
Vets working with young adults .as mentors.
Jamie and Peter Depaola bringing Backpacks for Life for VBC to handout to homeless veterans.
Vittles for Vets Food Pantry which feeds 180 families through the month (over 300 people).
Rep. Tim Ackert bringing holiday turkeys donated by Highland Markets for distribution through Vittles 4 Vets Food Pantry
Doris, one of our treasured volunteers, manning the produce table at the food pantry. Our "Vet's-table garden provides fresh produce for the vets at Camp and those who visit our food pantry.
Learning to hit the target!
VBC out hiking with with Open Doors Outdoors.
We have the best volunteers ever!!!
Our Mission
Advocate for and partner
with veterans, first responders,
service members, their families,
and those at risk in our
community-to identify access,
and secure resources
necessary to achieve their goals.
Our Belief
We Rise By Lifting Others…
We Would Love to Hear From You!
