Honor Through Action

Florida Veterans
Coalition

Providing Financial, Emotional, and Regulatory assistance to Veterans and their families.

Our Impact

Why Support Our Organization

Since 2004, our mission has been clear: stand beside Veterans when they need it most.

When you support the Florida Veterans Coalition, you're not just giving—you're changing outcomes.

Your support delivers emergency relief, food, housing, employment, education, and legal resources when veterans need it most. It restores connection, combats isolation, and brings hope in life's darkest moments—helping prevent veteran suicide and reminding our heroes they are not alone.

It also invests in the future through scholarships and provides strength and guidance to families in times of loss.

This work is humbling because every dollar you give can mean the difference between struggle and stability, isolation and connection, despair and hope.

Together, we build stronger alliances because united, our impact is greater.

Emergency Relief

For veterans facing urgent financial and medical needs

VA Claim Support

Education and coaching through the claims process

Scholarships

Helping veterans pursue their educational dreams

Community Alliances

Building stronger partnerships for greater impact

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Community Partners
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Our History

Memorial Day & Veterans Day

For the past two decades, the city of Clearwater has been transformed every Memorial Day and Veterans Day by the tireless efforts of our dedicated group of organizations and individuals committed to honoring and supporting our Nation's Veterans.

The Florida Veterans Coalition has been leading the charge to bring patriotism to our communities by Remembering, Honoring and paying Respect to those who have served this great Nation. It is our duty to uphold these standards and pass on these legacies to all future generations.

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20+Years
Our Team

Florida Veterans Coalition Team

Led by veterans who understand the challenges firsthand.

Staff

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Robby Groover

US ARMY Veteran, Served in Iraq & Afghanistan, Combat Wounded Purple Heart Veteran

U.S. Army

Robby Groover

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President/CEO

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Beau Blouin

USMC Veteran, Served in Iraq & Afghanistan

U.S. Marine Corps

Beau Blouin

USMC

Vice President of Operations

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Dottie Adams

US ARMY Veteran

U.S. Army

Dottie Adams

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State Director Of Veteran Resources

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Josh Porthouse

USMC Veteran

U.S. Marine Corps

Josh Porthouse

USMC

Director of Events and Outreach

ADV
JJ

Bio coming soon.

Veteran Advocate

Julie Jenkins

ADV

Director of Community Engagement

Board

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Father "Bob" Swick

USMC Veteran, Served in Vietnam, Combat Wounded Purple Heart Veteran

U.S. Marine Corps

Father "Bob" Swick

USMC

Florida Veterans Coalition Founder

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Jim Rudolph

Bio coming soon.

Veteran Advocate

Jim Rudolph

ADV

Advisor Council Member

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Brett Miller

US ARMY Veteran, Scout Pilot

U.S. Army

Brett Miller

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Chairman of the Board

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USN SEAL

U.S. Navy

Dan O'Shea

USN

Vice Chairman of the Board

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JL

US Air Force Veteran

U.S. Air Force

Jerry Lavely

USAF

Board Director

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KB

US ARMY Veteran

U.S. Army

Kenn Branch

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Board Director

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US ARMY Veteran

U.S. Army

Todd Post

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Board Director

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're a veteran seeking assistance, a volunteer looking to help, or a partner wanting to join our mission — we'd love to hear from you.

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