Veteran Org Gets $200K Grant for Expansion | Jackson News

Command Sergeant Major Lee Stringer, a 26-year Army veteran, was stunned when Lowe’s surprised him with a $200,000 grant to expand his nonprofit 5th Squad — founded in 2016 by fellow guardsmen who wanted to stay connected after service. What started as helping a struggling veteran pay a $200 light bill evolved into a mission offering same-day aid, growing so fast they outgrew three locations. Now, with this top-tier award (out of 6,000 applicants nationwide), they’ll move into a new, larger space by November — ready to scale services, offer counseling, and partner with other nonprofits to serve thousands more veterans and families across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c1430fb89b7a9eb