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OUR GIVING BACK PROGRAM
OUR GIVING BACK PROGRAM
10 YEARS
Number of years we've given to military charities
$35,000 +
Total monetary donations to date
$15,000 +
Total product donations in support of fundraisers for military non-profits
At Charliemadison Originals, giving back is more than a promise - it's our mission. Inspired by the three generations - and four service branches - of military service in our family, we launched our Giving Back Program over a decade ago to support the military community we are so proud to be part of.
Our Giving Back Program is built on three pillars:
ANNUAL NONPROFIT DONATION - Each year, we choose one incredible nonprofit organization to receive our annual monetary donation - our most rewarding day of the year!
COLLABORATIONS WITH NONPROFITS - We're honored to partner with military-affiliated nonprofit organizations to create custom bracelets that shine a light on their mission. With every bracelet sold, we give back 15% directly to the organization to support their impactful work.
IN-KIND DONATIONS - Through in-kind bracelet donations, we support military groups and community organizations in their special events, celebrations, and fundraising efforts - helping them honor their members and further their mission.
We’re grateful and honored to give back to incredible nonprofit organizations that make a real impact in the military community. Through collaboration, connection, and heartfelt giving, we’re building a legacy of gratitude - one bracelet at a time.
Your support makes this possible. Together, we’re making a difference!
ANNUAL MONETARY DONATION
Every year, we choose one incredible nonprofit organization to receive our annual donation—our favorite check to write and the most rewarding day of the year! This tradition is made possible by our amazing community, whose support allows us to give back in a meaningful way and make a lasting impact on military families.
CUSTOM NONPROFIT COLLABORATIONS
We’re proud to partner with military-affiliated nonprofit organizations to create custom bracelets that shine a light on their mission. Each design is thoughtfully crafted to represent their cause, and with every bracelet sold, we give back - donating 15% of each custom bracelet sale to support their vital work within the military community.
In-Kind Donations
We’re honored to support military community and nonprofit organizations through in-kind bracelet donations for events and celebrations. We love giving back in a meaningful way—helping to raise awareness and support for the incredible work these organizations do.
Nonprofits we've supported through our Annual Donations
2024 DONATION
Stronghold Food Pantry
Stronghold Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer-operated organization in Fort Leavenworth - a boots-on-the-ground, grassroots effort organization that serves American military families facing food insecurity with care and dignity by providing food, necessities, and resources whenever and wherever they are needed.
2023 DONATION
InDependent
Founded in 2013 by five military spouses, InDependent is the only nonprofit organization within the military space that is dedicated exclusively to the mental health and wellness of military spouses of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
2022 DONATION
Milspo Co.
A Christian 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the intentional discipleship of the active-duty military community. By recruiting, training, and releasing military spouses as paid and prepared vocational missionaries, MilSpo Co. aims to build evangelism momentum in the military space.
2021 DONATION
HOLBROOK FARMS RETREAT
Located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Holbrook Farms is a working farm, bed & breakfast-style event center that serves as the primary location for 'Survivors of Heroes' retreats. During the summer 2021 season, they're hosting two groups of military widows plus their first “Sisters of the Fallen” Retreat, and they're covering the costs for 15 Gold Star children to attend camp while their parents stay at Holbrook Farms.
2020 DONATION
OPERATION HOMEFRONT
A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive — not simply struggle to get by — in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.
2019 DONATION
SEMPER K9
An organization founded by a veteran and improving the lives of veterans with their incredible service dogs.
2018 DONATION
HOLBROOK FARMS RETREAT
Holbrook Farms is a nonprofit charity located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and each year they host the Survivors of Heroes Retreats - dedicated to providing all-expense paid getaways for military survivors, widows and families who have lost their loved ones in military service.
2017 DONATION
OPERATION PURPLE CAMP
Operation Purple offers a free week of camp to military kids who have a parent that has returned from a deployment, is gearing up to deploy, or is trying to adjust to a new normal after an injury.
2016 DONATION
THE DUSKIN & STEPHENS FOUNDATION
Supporting the U.S. Special Operations Community through direct support to families of fallen operators, healing programs designed to combat the effects of PTS, TBI and loss of a loved one, and youth scholarships for children of active duty members of our community.
2015 DONATION
THE MILSPO PROJECT
Milspo Project is a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization founded in 2014. We are on a mission to help 10,001 military spouses start sustainable businesses by 2024, but we can't do it without your help.
Everyday reminders that every day matters®
*Photos courtesy of the nonprofit organizations