It all begins with an intent. I wanna be a ______. And you fill in the blank. Show us how you have worked to reach your goals, show us the path you plan to take, tell us how you are doing it despite life’s hardships, tell us how your efforts matter… to your family, to your community, to you. Everyone has impact… and if you already have the initiative and the drive to realize your dreams and need some help to get to the next level, we would like to hear more.

You have served our country. Thank you. Thank you for who you are. We already know you have heart and grit. And life outside of the military is… well… different. What are your next steps? Who are you now and how do you want to use your skills for you, your family, and your community. Show us what you have done to take your next steps in this chapter. What is your vision to get where you need to be?

Here at By The Boostraps, we recognize the value of our four legged friends. Both as important companions and incredible members of our working communities. We support initiatives to get medical care for our working dogs after retirement and help those communities working to provide animals with the care and homes they need.