GrantTalk Ep 44 | From Combat to Compassion, Serving Vets with Grants, Grit and America Cares Too

GrantTalk is back with an exciting new episode, hosted by Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com and author of The Queen of Grants!

📚✨ Today, Libby sits down with Homer Lee Bizzle III, a disabled veteran and the Founder, President, and CEO of America Cares II 🇺🇸

💙 — a nonprofit that makes a difference for veterans facing food insecurity, housing issues, and mental health challenges.

🔥 Homer shares how he secured over $32,500 in grant funding (plus in-kind donations!) using GrantWatch, and how his organization is helping veterans in Cook County and beyond!

🏡🛡️ They touch on: Homer’s personal journey from service to service The importance of mental health and housing support for veterans How one person’s mission can drive real change

🙌 💬 Homer’s success stories include grants from Pillars of Giving, Louder Than Words, CSX Corp, and more!

🎯 Plus: Hear about Libby’s new children’s book, Why Don’t You Fly Sky? — encouraging resilience in kids AND adults

🕊️ 👉 Don’t miss this powerful conversation! Learn how finding the right grants can help YOU make an impact, too.

🔗 Links & Resources:

🌐 America Cares II Website: https://americacarestoo.ning.com/

🔍 Find Grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com/

📖 Why Don’t You Fly Sky? Book Info:

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVG497NC/ref=nosim?tag=granttalk-20

Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/why-wont-you-fly-sky-libby-hikind/1146905896?ean=9798992112337

🎁 Grant Opportunities Mentioned: • Pillars of Giving – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/203246/grants-to-illinois-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-to-promote-and-address-inclusion-for-underserved-residents.html

• Louder Than Words – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/194962/grants-to-indiana-nonprofits-to-benefit-diverse-communities-and-reduce-discrimination.html

• CSX Corp Grants – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/184771/grants-to-usa-and-canada-nonprofits-agencies-and-schools-in-eligible-regions-to-support-veterans-active-military-first-responders-and-families.html

• Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust Fund –https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/218747/grants-to-illinois-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-for-programs-to-benefit-residents.html

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