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Marine Corps Veteran Jesus requested a Supply Crate so he could reconnect with some of his former battle buddies that he gamed with when he was Active Duty. "100% SERVICE CONNECTED USMC VET. I want to reconnect with some of my brothers that I gamed with when I was still on active duty. Times are tough and money doesn't stretch like it used to so gaming has gone by the wayside. Bills, groceries and other needs over entertainment most times." Shout out to @GryphonAMX for sponsoring this Supply Crate and so many more over the years! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Heading out to PAX West this weekend? You may want to stop by the @MistyMtnGaming booth for a set of Stack Up dice! These quality pieces are made with real blood jasper stone. Purchasing a set will support our programming for Veterans through gaming. 🫡

Air Force Veteran Katina reached out about receiving a Supply Crate so she could enjoy some gaming for anxiety management and bonding with her son. "As a proud veteran with 25 years of service in the Air Force, I carry the honor of my commitment to our nation, along with the unique challenges that come with a 100% disability. My journey has taught me the profound importance of resilience, gratitude, and the power of community support. Through my experiences, I've learned that mental stability is not just a personal quest, but a collective effort that can be nurtured by uplifting one another. I am blessed to have served and to have emerged from that chapter of my life with a renewed sense of purpose. My mission now is to support fellow veterans, to share the message that healing is possible, and that happiness can be found even in the face of adversity. I believe that by fostering connections within our veteran community, we can create a network of hope and strength. Together, we can remind each other of our worth and the invaluable contributions we’ve made. With every day, I embrace the lessons of my past and look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of others." @nscout45 supported Katina's Supply Crate through fundraising! Thank you Nscout45. stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Navy Veteran Andrea requested a Supply Crate because she's been dealing with challenges from her PTSD and wanted a game console to help her deal with her stress. "As a veteran living with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), daily life presents continuous challenges. The invisible wounds of war often leave me isolated, anxious, and struggling to find healthy ways to cope, especially during these trying times when community engagement and access to therapeutic outlets can be limited. I am respectfully requesting a gaming system with games as a form of support. Video games offer more than just entertainment—they provide a meaningful form of mental engagement, distraction from intrusive thoughts, and a sense of connection through online communities and cooperative gameplay. Many veterans like myself use gaming to manage symptoms of PTSD, such as hypervigilance, insomnia, and social withdrawal. Having access to a gaming system would help me build structure into my day, reduce stress, and stay mentally active in a way that feels safe and manageable. It would also offer a much-needed source of joy, normalcy, and social interaction that can be hard to find when you’re living with PTSD. This support would make a significant difference in my mental health and overall well-being. I am deeply grateful for your consideration and for any assistance you may be able to provide." Shout out to @ashwood_g for supporting this gaming care package through fundraising! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Andrew was Active Duty in the Marines and is now in the reserves. He requested a Supply Crate so he could put a console and games in the Veterans lounge at UConn Law. "Hi my name in Andrew McCotter. I was active duty in the Marine Corps and now I am in the reserves. I am currently attending UConn Law where I am president of VALOR (Veterans & Armed Services Legal Outreach Society). I am hoping to get a supply crate for the veterans lounge at UConn law. To be honest when I first got here it was pretty dilapidated and no one really visited it. I have put in a lot of work cleaning it up, and got the school to get some new furniture. I am hoping you all will help make it an awesome space! There are at minimum of 26 vets on campus that would use it, not to mention it would be a great place for VALOR to plan events for the whole schools population. Thanks for everything you do!" Thank you to @GryphonAMX and his community for supporting this and many other gaming care packages with Stack Up! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Are you Ready or Not? (Sorry, we had to make the pun! 🫣) Our next fundraising Spotlight Giveaway is happening August 3-9th. The prize? 1 of 4 Weight of the Badge Collections for raising $50+ with a Stack Up Tiltify. Donors also get a chance at a set by dropping $10+ on any Stack Up fundraiser that week!

Navy Veteran Jason is a Veteran Peer Support Specialist at a Veterans Village and reached out for a Supply Crate so he could provide entertainment to the Veterans he works with and have something to entertain himself. "I work for Mather Veterans Village in Sacramento, I am a Veteran Peer Support Specialist. I am currently trying to make a game room in the community room of the apartment complex. I think of the 100 Units at the apartment complex I could have about 10-15 to fit in a game room at a time. We are continuously looking for ways to get the Veterans out of their rooms and connecting with the community. I think this would be a good way for the Veterans to connect with each other and have somewhere to go when they are feeling down. We have an very diverse community here with age ranges from 28-85. Veterans from Veit Nam to OIF/OEF." Thanks to @Lord_Zath and his community for supporting this gaming care package! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

John is serving in the Army and requested a Supply Crate for his unit because they're deployed overseas, and a game console would allow them to game together. "We are currently in the middle east. A game system would help us pass the time and some of us get back into gaming. We would like to be able to play games together" Shout out to @Broken_Stoic for fundraising to support this gaming care package! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Navy Veteran Cesar requested a Supply Crate because he's struggled with PTSD and staying sober and wanted to try gaming to give himself a distraction and game with his sons. "Home body. Don’t get out much. Diagnosed w/ PTSD as well as focusing on my sobriety for the well being of myself and family. looking to connect with my 2 sons through video games." Thank you to @loadedwombat for supporting this gaming care package through fundraising! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Starting tomorrow! Get racing to fundraise $50+ with Stack Up to get a shot at winning this @LogitechG G923 2.3 NM with TRUEFORCE Racing System. Sign up with a Stack Up Tiltify page, go live, and fundraise. Raise $50+ to be entered into the giveaway. tiltify.com/stackup-org/c2a2…

Army Veteran Michelle requested a Supply Crate because she used to game but circumstances have kept her from it. "Gaming used to be a big part of my life. It was something that brought me calm, focus, and a sense of escape in a healthy way. Over the years, life circumstances and financial limitations took that away from me, and I haven’t been able to game in years — not because I didn’t want to, but because I simply couldn’t afford it. Living with PTSD, losing that outlet made things harder. When I don’t have a constructive way to ground myself, the days can feel longer and the nights even harder. Gaming was one of the few things that truly helped quiet my mind and keep me present, and I’ve deeply missed having that outlet. Being gifted a supply crate wouldn’t just mean getting back into gaming — it would mean getting back something I lost that once helped me manage my PTSD in a meaningful way. It would allow me to reconnect with an activity that supports my mental health, keeps me grounded, and helps me continue choosing healing every day. Thank you for considering my story and for the chance to give me back something that once brought me peace." Thank you to @pacificcreates for supporting this gaming care package and helping us get another Veteran back into gaming! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Army Veteran Bo was nominated for a Supply Crate because he'd been having some struggles and had to sell his game consoles and games. "Good morning, the supply crate request is for Bo, an Army Cavalry Scout veteran who was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. Due to multiple military injuries and disabilities, he is not able to do a lot of physical or outdoor hobbies, and has high anxiety when it comes to being in public and with crowds of people. He use to be an active gamer and had a lot of good friends he had met online, he fell into pretty hard times and had to sell his gaming consoles and games for money. He has desired to get back into gaming but due to the cost of gaming consoles, games and accessories, just does not have the money to purchase a system. I am making this request to hopefully find a way to provide these items to get him back into a hobby he loved and to be able to make those connections and friendships again. I appreciate you taking time to read this, and thank you for the opportunity to be able to help this veteran." Shout out to @ChefSteve330 for supporting this Supply Crate and helping us get Bo back to gaming! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

The Stack Up NorCal Stack will be running a booth at Fire & Ice Retro Gaming Expo this weekend! If you're in the Roseville/northern California area, our NorCal Stack Lead CountryJames would be glad to meet you and talk about Stack Up and joining our Stacks. We hope you'll come by!

Charles is serving in the Army and requested a Supply Crate for his team so they could game together. "My team and I all enjoy playing video games together, but we don't have a whole lot of options to do so. I believe a switch or switch 2 would be ideal for us to play easy to grasp games together and allow us to bond while we're deployed." Thanks to American Legion Auxiliary for supporting this Supply Crate through a generous grant! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Wally served in the Army and requested a Supply Crate because he's been struggling since being out of the Military. "Ever since I left the military it has been hard, Ive been with Wounded Warrior Programs and Gaming is something that relives my stress and gives me peace of mind." After receiving his gaming care package, he told us: "Hi, Thank you so much for the package, I will definetly keep my self entertained for hours now, you guys Rock and made my day! Thank you again. STACK UP Rocks!!!" Thanks, Wally. @ShugrVT, who fundraised to support Wally's Supply Crate also rocks! 😎 stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Michael returned from deployment to find that his Xbox was damaged so he requested a Supply Crate in hopes of getting a new console that he could enjoy with his daughter. "I just returned from deployment and my Xbox was damaged while away and was looking to get a new console to start gaming with my now 3 year old daughter so we could could have something to bond over since I was gone for a year" Thank you to @PinkZombie8u for supporting Michael's gaming care package! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Chris was nearing retirement when he requested a Supply Crate so that he could have an activity to enjoy with his sons. After receiving his new console he told us: "Good evening! Thank you all so much for the supply crate. My boys were so excited when I retired and all of them said “We’re so glad you’re going to be home more.” Then we opened the supply crate and they all said “Holy Cow! Dad, now we can all play games together!” My family is so grateful and honored to have been selected to receive a supply crate. Thank you again for selecting my family and for everything your organization does for veterans! Chris" Shout out to @SendItDaddy for supporting this gaming care package sent out to Chris and his family. stackup.org/post/supply-crat…