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The Power of a Penny: One Cent. One Hero. One Mission.

What if your penny could save a hero?

The Power of a Penny

This isn’t your typical fundraiser. We don’t want your money—we want your attention. We want your heart. We want your help identifying the veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers who are silently struggling with PTSD, addiction, trauma, or hopelessness.

Why Only One Penny?

Because this campaign isn’t about how much you give. It’s about who you give us the chance to find.
 

Your one cent is your vote for hope. Your nomination is your act of love. Together, we’ll raise one million dollars one penny at a time—and use that reach to identify heroes who need help but haven’t yet asked for it.

How It Works

1. Donate exactly $0.01 (one penny)
2. Fill out the short form after you donate
3. Nominate a veteran, first responder, or law enforcement officer in need
4. We reach out, offer support, and potentially change a life

Supporting Veterans in Your Community

Why This Matters

Why This Matters

Why This Matters

 Many heroes suffer in silence. They fight battles long after coming home. The Power of a Penny campaign is about showing them that someone still sees them—and wants to help.
 

By donating a single cent, you’re saying: 'You are not forgotten. Help is on the way.'

How You Can Help

Why This Matters

Why This Matters

  • Donate $0.01
  • Fill out the nomination form
  • Share the campaign with your network


Veterans, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters need our support. Let's show them they’re not alone.

Our Goal

Spread the Word

Spread the Word

 We want to reach $1,000,000 — raised one penny at a time!


No large donations. No exceptions. One cent and one name that deserves another shot at life.

Spread the Word

Spread the Word

Spread the Word

  • Post your penny photo with #PowerOfAPenny
  • Tag a hero you know
  • Share their story or your own journey

This campaign isn’t about asking for money. It’s about finding our warriors who’ve been silently fighting for too long. Let your penny carry their name to us. Together, we’ll bring them back from the edge.


Michael "Mikey" Soresen Sr. - HERO Project Founder

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