Basecamp News
2023-2024

Convoy of Hope came back to Fort Myers to help the residents still in recovery from Hurricane Ian the year before.  It was there we met The Warriors Journey.

We invited key members of the community in different circles of expertise such as faith, law enforcement, military, non-profits and businesses to come and give their input as to what they feel are the most pressing needs of the community and how Basecamp can help.

The meeting was held at Mission Community Church and was the first introduction of Basecamp to the swfl community. The mission and vision was shared and a SWOT analysis was completed to see where the needs are and what sets Basecamp apart to deal with those gaps.

Basecamp team members love meeting over coffee to strategize and get mission ready for the week! Both Mike and Laura love fueling up before a work session that involves case managment, local outreach and collaborating with The Warriors Journey.

It takes a village to help our community be a safe and healthy place for all of our residents. It is an honor to be invited to and attend these lunches with other amazing providers and leaders that have a heart and the compassion to serve the most vulnerable populations.

Basecamp had a table at Goodwill's Resource Fair and was able to network wtih other providers in the community as well as share information on exactly what we do! Laura  represented Basecamp and was able to assist several veterans that day.

Today we met with Peacekeepers & their friends to walk through Mission Community Church so we could vision cast for what we envision Basecamp to eventually become, a full fledged Veteran Resiliency Center. We see veterans & their families finding healing in Jesus.

Basecamp was invited to have a table at the Better Together Job and Resource Fair at Cape Christian Church in Cape Coral. Our Co-Founder, Mike Taber, manned the table and was able to get two veteran referrals! These events are a great way to network and meet veterans.

Until Basecamp gets a faciltiy, favorite meeting places are coffee places like this amazing one, Ride Nature.
 

Basecamp had a table at Goodwill's Career and Resource Fair and was able to network wtih other providers in the community as well as share information on exactly what we do! Mike and Jackleen represented Basecamp and were able to assist several veterans that day.

Basecamp met with other providers in the community to fellowship and share about each other's programs and services. Meeting with other key leaders in the community is crucial to being able to network and develop relationships with providers serving veterans.

Basecamp met with Gina and Ty Sherill, founders of Peacekeepers Foundation as well as with Lisa Soren, Veteran Advocate and former Salvation Army staff. It was a lunch of fellowship with Believers but also important collaboration to strategize the vision to help veterans.

Basecamp met with a veteran family to discuss how we can walk with them them and help stabilize their housing crisis. Together we came up with a strategy to get their finances under control, housing secured and a solid plan to help this veteran family move forward. 

Basecamp attended this important community meeting with the hope of finding solutions for the county’s homeless population. Panel included the Ft. Myers Mayor & representatives from the Salvation Army, Ft. Myers Police Department & Senator Martins office.

Today Basecamp got to celebrate with this veteran family as they officially got the keys to their new house. We are priviledged to walk alongside these warriors as they receive the help they need and deserve. We proudly say, "Welcome home veteran, rest easy."

When Basecamp helps a veteran family it is to first address the immediate crisis. Once that has been resolved we can then address the invisible wounds of the veteran. The family is now part of Basecamp family no matter the situation, so in this case, we delivered hurricane food & water.