Light University • America 250 Celebration Initiative
America’s 250th Anniversary • July 4, 2026
No One Left Behind
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Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2026
Through scholarship-funded training, we’re equipping 5,000 more helpers to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of active duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
The Numbers Reveal a Desperate Need
Veterans lost every day
An estimated 22 veterans die by suicide each day in the United States, a crisis that has persisted for over a decade with little reduction.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report
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Veterans in need of mental health care
An estimated 41% of veterans are in need of mental health care programs every year, yet most never receive it.
Source: RAND Corporation, Invisible Wounds of War
Service members transitioning annually
Nearly 200,000 service members transition from active duty to civilian life each year, a period of profound vulnerability for mental and spiritual health.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Transition Assistance Program data
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First responders with mental health symptoms
85% of first responders report symptoms related to mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety — yet stigma remains the primary barrier to seeking help.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, First Responder Mental Health
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First responders develop behavioral health conditions
Nearly 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including depression and PTSD — a rate significantly higher than the general population.
Source: International Association of Fire Fighters, Behavioral Health Program
New helpers we are training
Through this initiative, we are funding scholarships for 5,000 new trained helpers to close the care gap for military families, veterans, and first responders across America.
Source: Light University & Human Flourishing Alliance, No One Left Behind Initiative, 2026
Three Pathways to Serve
Military & First Responder
Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching
Specialized coaching training built for those who work alongside active duty service members, veterans, and first responders navigating the unique stressors of their calling.
$46
with scholarship
(Regular Tuition $644)
Human Flourishing
Human Flourishing Coaching
A coaching framework anchored in whole-person flourishing — addressing the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of the people you serve.
$46
with scholarship
(Regular Tutition $644)
Spiritual and Behavioral Health
Spiritual and Behavioral Health First Aid
Train to be a first line of care — recognizing and responding to mental health and spiritual crises with confidence, compassion, and faith-informed skills.
FREE
no cost through this initiative
Our Commitment
Scholarship-funded training
for those who serve
Thanks to scholarship support made possible through our America 250 partners, we’re removing the financial barrier to training for anyone committed to caring for the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of those who’ve sacrificed for our country. No one left behind — not the helper, not the hero.
Our Heroes and Their Families
Active Duty Military
Service members on active assignment
Veterans
Those who’ve returned from service
First Responders
Fire, EMS, law enforcement
Families
Spouses, children, and caregivers
Our heroes have given everything for this nation. The least we can do is ensure that when they come home, or when they carry the weight of service every day, someone is trained, equipped, and ready to walk alongside them. No one should be left to fight those battles alone. This campaign is our answer to that call.
Standing Together
Proud to Celebrate
The national organization uniting and equipping Christian counselors, coaches, and care providers to serve with clinical excellence and faith.
A national directory connecting individuals and families to licensed Christian counselors, coaches, and mental health professionals.
The International Board of Christian Care certifies biblical counselors and coaches committed to faith-integrated care standards worldwide.
A faith-driven staffing agency matching mission-aligned professionals with organizations committed to serving others with excellence.
A coalition advancing the mental, emotional, and spiritual flourishing of military families, veterans, and first responders across America.
