GrantTalk is back with an exciting new episode, hosted by Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com and author of The Queen of Grants!

📚✨ Today, Libby sits down with Homer Lee Bizzle III, a disabled veteran and the Founder, President, and CEO of America Cares II 🇺🇸

💙 — a nonprofit that makes a difference for veterans facing food insecurity, housing issues, and mental health challenges.

🔥 Homer shares how he secured over $32,500 in grant funding (plus in-kind donations!) using GrantWatch, and how his organization is helping veterans in Cook County and beyond!

🏡🛡️ They touch on: Homer’s personal journey from service to service The importance of mental health and housing support for veterans How one person’s mission can drive real change

🙌 💬 Homer’s success stories include grants from Pillars of Giving, Louder Than Words, CSX Corp, and more!

🎯 Plus: Hear about Libby’s new children’s book, Why Don’t You Fly Sky? — encouraging resilience in kids AND adults

🕊️ 👉 Don’t miss this powerful conversation! Learn how finding the right grants can help YOU make an impact, too.

🔗 Links & Resources:

🌐 America Cares II Website: https://americacarestoo.ning.com/

🔍 Find Grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com/

📖 Why Don’t You Fly Sky? Book Info:

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVG497NC/ref=nosim?tag=granttalk-20

Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/why-wont-you-fly-sky-libby-hikind/1146905896?ean=9798992112337

🎁 Grant Opportunities Mentioned: • Pillars of Giving – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/203246/grants-to-illinois-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-to-promote-and-address-inclusion-for-underserved-residents.html

• Louder Than Words – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/194962/grants-to-indiana-nonprofits-to-benefit-diverse-communities-and-reduce-discrimination.html

• CSX Corp Grants – https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/184771/grants-to-usa-and-canada-nonprofits-agencies-and-schools-in-eligible-regions-to-support-veterans-active-military-first-responders-and-families.html

• Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust Fund –https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/218747/grants-to-illinois-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-for-programs-to-benefit-residents.html

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