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HonorBound Heroes

Started with heart.
Rebuilding with purpose.

One founder. One refusal to quit. And a mission that was never going to let itself die quietly.

One man standing is still a movement waiting to happen.

HonorBound Heroes began the way most great ideas do — with a group of people who looked at a problem in their community and refused to look away. They saw veterans sleeping in parking lots, under bridges, invisible in the richest country in the world, and they said: not here, not on our watch.

The organization hit hard times. Founders moved on. Momentum stalled. Funds ran low. For a while, it looked like HonorBound Heroes might quietly become another good idea that faded away before it had a chance to matter.

"The mission never changed. And neither did I."

John McAllister stayed. Through the departures, through the doubt, through the stretch where there was no revenue and no roadmap — John kept the organization alive because he believed what it stood for was too important to let die. He has carried HonorBound Heroes through its most difficult chapter on nothing but commitment.

Now we're rebuilding — with new leadership coming in, a clearer strategy, and a community that's starting to show up. We've launched our website, established our digital presence, and are assembling a board of directors. The first care kit drives are being planned. The re-engagement of past donors has begun.

The best chapter of this organization hasn't been written yet. And we'd like you to help write it.

John McAllister, President of HonorBound Heroes

John McAllister

Founder & President

John has kept the HonorBound flame alive through the organization's most difficult stretch. His refusal to quit is the foundation everything is being rebuilt on.

501(c)(3) Status

HonorBound Heroes is a registered nonprofit. EIN: 99-1356980. Donations may be tax-deductible. See our IRS determination letter, available upon request at info@honorboundheroes.org.


Three tiers of impact, one unbreakable commitment.

We believe in winning the battles you can actually fight — starting with immediate relief, building toward lasting change. Every step forward counts.

Right Now

Care Kit Drive

Raising funds to assemble and distribute emergency care kits to homeless veterans in our community. Simple, direct, immediate.

  • Hygiene essentials, warm clothing, and food
  • Every dollar raised goes to kits
  • Distributed directly to veterans in need
Growing With Purpose

Connecting Veterans to Resources

Meeting veterans where they are and pointing them toward the help that exists — benefits, services, and community support they may not know how to reach.

  • VA benefits awareness and navigation
  • Job connections and referrals
  • Community outreach events
Building Community

Veterans Supporting Veterans

We're building more than a nonprofit — we're building a movement. Starting online and growing into real-world connection, veteran to veteran.

  • Online community for veterans and supporters
  • In-person networking and events
  • Veterans lifting veterans — no one left behind
The North Star

A Home for Every Veteran

Our mission doesn't end at a care kit. We're committed to being part of the larger fight to end veteran homelessness permanently.

  • Housing advocacy and partnerships
  • Transitional support programs
  • Long-term community presence

The people behind the mission.

HonorBound Heroes is governed by a founding board of directors committed to ending veteran homelessness. Board composition and roles may evolve as the organization grows.

John McAllister

John McAllister

President

Founder of HonorBound Heroes and the driving force behind its rebuild. John has kept this organization alive through its most difficult stretch on nothing but commitment to the mission.

Jennifer BrynelsenFovozzo

Jennifer BrynelsenFovozzo

Vice President

IT professional and technology advisor to HonorBound Heroes. Jennifer brings technical expertise and operational discipline to the board's leadership responsibilities.

Davontae Cherry Stevens

Davontae Cherry Stevens

Secretary

A letter carrier for over ten years and a rising social media influencer, Davontae has built his life around showing up for people — on the streets he serves and the communities he builds online. A Chicago native and dedicated father, he brings reach, relatability, and real commitment to HonorBound Heroes.

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Treasurer · Veteran Liaison

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Mike has seen struggle from every angle — and chosen to fight back. He brings hard-won perspective on the systems that fail veterans and the resilience it takes to rebuild.

Dylan Stunns

Dylan Stunns

Volunteer Coordinator

A Minnesota native, Dylan began his career as a probation officer before making a deliberate shift toward fundraising. He brings street-level people skills, a knack for building relationships, and the drive to help HonorBound Heroes grow the support it needs to do more.

Volunteer With Us

We Need You

Whether you can give an hour or a hundred, there's a place for you here. Help us distribute care kits, spread the word, and show veterans they're not forgotten.

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