Some of the most meaningful work we do at Lazarus Naturals never shows up on a product label. From the very beginning, we've believed that taking care of people is part of doing business. To us, that means keeping our products within reach for the people who need them most, and standing beside the organizations that care for our communities in ways we can't do on our own.
Veterans hold a special place in that work. They're one of the core communities we serve through our Assistance Program, alongside people with long-term disabilities and qualifying low-income households. Over the years, so many veterans have welcomed us into their everyday routines, and we never take that trust for granted. Those relationships remind us, every single day, who we're really here for.
This Veterans Day, we wanted to give back. So we looked beyond our own walls to two organizations that show up for veterans and military families when it matters most, and we're honored to share how we're supporting their work.
Support Should Extend Beyond Service
Every veteran comes home carrying their own story. For some, returning to civilian life means building new routines, searching for work that feels meaningful, or learning to navigate new health needs. For others, the hardest part is missing the sense of community that came with service, the people who always had their back and simply understood what it’s like to walk a mile in their shoes.
And they're rarely navigating it alone. Spouses, caregivers, children, and other loved ones walk through that difficult transition right alongside them, finding their own footing as roles and rhythms at home begin to shift.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're far from alone. In a Pew Research Center survey, about half of post-9/11 veterans said readjusting to civilian life was difficult for them, and only about half of all veterans felt the military prepared them well for that transition. Pew also notes that these challenges can be financial, emotional, and professional.
Behind every one of those numbers is a person working through real, everyday questions. That's why, to us, accessibility reaches beyond a fair price. It also looks like belonging, practical resources, and knowing there's someone to turn to when things feel uncertain.
No single organization can meet every one of those needs, and that's okay. But by supporting the groups working directly with veterans and their families, we get to be one small part of a much bigger circle of care.
Putting Our Commitment Into Action
This Veterans Day, Lazarus Naturals is donating $20,000 to support veterans and military families, with $10,000 each going to Growing Veterans and Hope For The Warriors.
You won't find this donation tied to a sale or a checkout button. It comes straight from Lazarus Naturals, as part of the same care we try to bring to the veteran community all year long.
We chose these two organizations because they support veterans in different, complementary ways.
Growing Veterans: Finding Community Through Growing Together
Growing Veterans is a Washington-based nonprofit founded by a Marine Corps veteran and a mental health counselor. Its mission is to end isolation among veterans by creating purpose and belonging through growing food, community, and each other.
Veterans and civilians volunteer side by side at its certified organic farm in Lynden. Along with the peer support that happens naturally in the field, Growing Veterans offers an accredited Peer Support Training program, and much of what it harvests is donated to local food banks.
We were drawn to Growing Veterans because its approach reflects our own Pacific Northwest and agricultural roots. We know the care that goes into growing something, and how much it matters to have people beside you who share a sense of purpose. For veterans missing the connection they found during service, a place to work together, contribute, and get to know one another can offer a meaningful way to begin building community again.
Hope For The Warriors: Being There for Veterans and Their Families
The transition to civilian life reaches into nearly every part of a household, from work and finances to health and relationships. Finding support can mean figuring out where to turn for several different needs at once.
That’s one reason we’re proud to continue supporting Hope For The Warriors. This national nonprofit helps veterans and military families navigate recovery and the transition to civilian life through career coaching, critical needs assistance, wellness services, and opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences.
That support can take different forms: guidance on finding a new career, help with urgent housing or food needs, or connection through peer mentoring and programs like Team HOPE. Its programs also extend to spouses, caregivers, and children, recognizing the people who are often doing so much of the supporting themselves.
Earlier, we talked about the families finding their footing alongside the people who served. Hope For The Warriors keeps those families in the picture. Our $10,000 donation continues our support for that work, helping the organization be there for the military community through the challenges of recovery and transition.
Here for Our Veteran Community
Through our Assistance Program, veterans have become part of the everyday life of Lazarus Naturals. Supporting Growing Veterans and Hope For The Warriors is another way we can show up for that community, helping extend care into parts of people’s lives that our products alone can’t reach.
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to contribute $20,000 to their work. We invite you to get to know both organizations and the resources they offer, whether you’re looking for support yourself or know someone who could use a place to start.
And our own door remains open. If you’re a veteran, you can apply for our Assistance Program anytime. If someone in your life could benefit, please don’t hesitate to pass it along. We’re grateful for the chance to be part of your support system, on Veterans Day and throughout the year.