One K9 Corp 501(c)(3)

One K9 Corp is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through connection, recovery, wellness, mentorship, community engagement, and practical support. Founded by disabled combat veterans and community advocates, One K9 was built on a simple belief: No one should have to face life’s challenges alone. What began as grassroots outreach focused on feeding the hungry, supporting veterans, and helping individuals in crisis has grown into a multifaceted community organization serving Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio through direct outreach, suicide prevention initiatives, recovery support, workforce development, fitness and wellness programming, service dog programs, and community engagement activities. At the center of our mission is The F.O.B. (Forward Operating Base) — a veteran-led community hub designed to provide stability, purpose, accountability, and connection for veterans, families, individuals in recovery, and community members seeking a positive path forward. We believe that healing happens through relationships. We believe that recovery is possible. We believe that purpose can be restored. We believe that community saves lives. Every day, our volunteers, board members, partners, and supporters work together to create opportunities for people to reconnect with others, strengthen their physical and mental well-being, develop practical skills, and access the resources needed to move toward long-term stability and success. Our leadership team includes disabled combat veterans, healthcare professionals, veteran advocates, recovery leaders, nonprofit professionals, and community stakeholders who bring both lived experience and professional expertise to the mission. Unlike many organizations, our leadership is actively involved in the work. We serve meals, conduct outreach, mentor veterans, support individuals in recovery, build partnerships, host community programs, and engage directly with the people we serve. Today, One K9 supports thousands of community interactions annually through programs focused on: * Veteran support and suicide prevention * Recovery and reintegration * Fitness and wellness * Workforce development * Mechanical training and mentorship * Service dog programs * Gaming and peer engagement * Community outreach * Family support * Crisis intervention and resource navigation Everything we do is guided by our commitment to service, accountability, compassion, and action. We are not simply an organization. We are a community. A place where veterans find purpose. A place where recovery finds support. A place where people find connection. A place where no one fights alone. Veterans Are The Mission. No Ego. No Wrong Door. No One Turned Away.

One K9 Corp is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing isolation, supporting recovery, preventing suicide, addressing homelessness, strengthening community connections, and helping individuals rebuild stable and productive lives. Through The F.O.B. (Forward Operating Base), we provide a centralized community environment where veterans, families, individuals in recovery, and community members can access support, resources, training, wellness activities, mentorship, and positive peer engagement. Our programs focus on connection before crisis and support before surrender. Veteran Support & Suicide Prevention Veteran suicide prevention is foundational to our mission. We work alongside Veteran Service Officers, VA Suicide Prevention teams, healthcare providers, community organizations, and peer-support networks to create opportunities for veterans to connect, engage, and build meaningful support systems. Our approach focuses on reducing isolation, increasing engagement, and creating environments where veterans know they are not fighting alone. Fitness & Wellness The F.O.B. Gym provides a safe and supportive environment focused on physical wellness, mental resilience, accountability, and personal growth. Programs include: * Strength and conditioning * Boxing and heavy bag training * Functional fitness * Recovery-focused wellness activities * Community fitness partnerships * Women’s self-defense classes * Peer-supported physical activity Recovery & Reintegration We support individuals working to overcome addiction, homelessness, incarceration, trauma, and life disruption. Through partnerships, mentorship, fitness, peer engagement, and practical support, we help individuals rebuild confidence, stability, accountability, and purpose. Workforce Development We believe meaningful work creates opportunity and stability. Our programs include: * Employment referrals * Job readiness support * Mentorship * Mechanical training * Skill development opportunities * Community partnerships that help participants move toward long-term employment and self-sufficiency FOB Garage Program Our garage program provides hands-on opportunities for participants to learn mechanical skills, work with tools, restore vehicles, maintain equipment, and develop practical experience in a structured environment. The program focuses on: * Mechanical education * Vehicle restoration * Workforce readiness * Mentorship * Confidence building * Teamwork and accountability Gaming & Community Connection In partnership with Stack Up, The F.O.B. Gaming Lounge provides opportunities for veterans and community members to connect through gaming, tabletop activities, and social engagement. Programs include: * Dungeons & Dragons * Gaming events * Veteran gaming initiatives * Community-building activities * Peer engagement opportunities Community Outreach One K9 conducts ongoing outreach throughout Northeast Indiana, providing assistance, support, referrals, meals, crisis intervention, and resource navigation for individuals facing hardship. Each year, our organization supports thousands of community interactions and outreach engagements focused on helping people move toward stability and recovery. Service Dog Programs One K9 supports service dog training and veteran assistance initiatives designed to improve independence, emotional wellness, quality of life, and long-term stability for those facing physical or psychological challenges. Our Mission Everything we do is built around a simple belief: People are stronger when they are connected. Whether through fitness, recovery, employment, gaming, mentorship, community engagement, or direct support, our goal is to create opportunities for people to rebuild strength, find purpose, develop healthy relationships, and move forward together. Veterans Are The Mission. No Ego. No Wrong Door. No One Turned Away.