At Paws and Stripes, our mission is to provide animal-assisted therapy and other mental health services to veterans living with service-related traumas. This year we return with our 10th annual Celebration of Heroes graduation and gala on Saturday, April 27th at the Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown. The purpose is to recognize the hard work of Veterans and their service dogs in graduating from our program and to raise funds to expand our services to save more lives – two at a time.

Every year our exceptional event offers new, different, and exciting stories to tell and great people to meet. Paws and Stripes aligns with many organizations' values because of our philosophy to promote wellness, stability, diversity, and growth among the families we serve. 100% of Paws and Stripes clients have a disability and 89% have two or more diagnoses or disabilities. We are located in New Mexico, where Century Bank employs 170 professionals at its nine locations. According to the 2023 report, one in eight households is a Veteran home so many of your banking clients may qualify for our no-cost services!

Partnership provides the opportunity for a sustainable partnership that builds on your organization's emphasis on community. Our marquee event is expected to draw over 300-350 supporters who will be exposed to your brand. Recognition is highlighted on our social media (135,000 followers), annual report (500 mailed recipients), and showcased at the event and on our website year-round. On behalf of the Veterans, their loved ones, their dogs, our entire staff, and volunteers we appreciate your taking the time to consider partnership. If you have any questions about, was you can support our mission, please contact our office by phone or email. You can also visit our website at pawsandstripes.org/coh to learn more about the event.