Winter Newsletter

Since our launch celebration on September 14, Project Restore Hope has grown from an idea into a real, working community for veterans, first responders, and their families. Now we’re taking the next big step: building our first healing center in Solana Beach alongside VFW Post 5431.

2026 Programming & Fundraising Goals

Thanks to your generosity and support, we’ve raised over $51,000 in public donations! We’re on our way but need your help to reach our goal of $250,000 by Jan.2. We’re deeply grateful to those who have contributed and are calling upon those who are still considering to help Project Restore Hope attain its financial goal. We welcome any amount you can give! Your donation will support our goal of providing 20 warriors with a full year of holistic healing medical services.

Partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431

The heart of Project Restore Hope's first healing center model is our partnership with VFW Post 5431 in Solana Beach. This historic Post will serve as the headquarters for Project Restore Hope, creating a powerful collaboration between our organization and one of the nation's most respected veterans service organizations. This collaboration will serve as a model for future healing centers, demonstrating how community organizations and established veterans groups can unite to create dignified, stigma-free spaces for healing.

Architectural Partnership with Bill Hayer

We are honored to partner with architect Bill Hayer, whose generosity and talent will shape the future of our Solana Beach healing center. Bill has graciously offered to design the remodel of the space—a gift that accelerates our vision and elevates what this center will provide for those who have served. His design concept honors the history of the Post while creating a healing, welcoming environment for all future programming. We've submitted plans to the city for approval. (Insert new rendering)

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we enter 2026, PRH “Warrior House” will be teaming up with the VFW to host an Open House every month at our Solana Beach headquarters. These gatherings will allow supporters, members, neighbors, and partners to stay connected, witness progress, and continue building momentum together. This is only the beginning—and we're grateful to build this future with you.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support is the spark behind every milestone, every meeting, every conversation, and every life that Project Restore Hope will touch for years to come.

End-of-Year Ask

As we close out 2025, we are asking our community to help us finish the year strong. Your year-end gift fuels our Warrior Healing Program in 2026. Twenty veterans and first responders will receive access to critical healing services, connection, and support.

If you feel called to invest in this movement, please consider making a tax-deductible year-end donation today. Every gift—large or small—moves this vision forward.

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, shared our message, opened doors, made introductions, attended events, and prayed for this work—thank you. You have helped turn a bold idea into a real and growing community of hope.

We are deeply grateful to be building this alongside you.

With gratitude,

Melissa Love & Guy McDermott

Founders - Project Restore Hope