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Partnerships That Make A Difference
Standing Together for Those Who Served
At Once Was, Inc., our partners and sponsors make a choice to stand beside us — empowering veterans, strengthening families, and building community through meaningful outreach.
Your support allows us to expand our initiatives like Meals of Remembrance and Service Saturdays, honoring service through action and compassion. Together, we make a tangible difference in the lives of veterans and their families across Southwest Louisiana.
Real Impact
Every partnership helps a veteran feel seen, valued, and remembered. Through meals shared and moments of connection, your support restores dignity and brings hope to those who once served but are too often forgotten.
Grow & Connect
Partnerships grow more than programs — they grow community. By standing beside our veterans, you help bridge generations, connect families, and remind each hero that their service still matters today.
Be the Change
Your commitment becomes a ripple of gratitude that reaches far beyond the table. Each act of giving, every hour volunteered, and every resource shared helps rewrite the story for veterans still fighting battles at home.
Types of Partnerships/Sponsorships
Join Our Mission of Gratitude
Every partnership and sponsorship helps Once Was, Inc. honor those who have served our country. Through initiatives like Meals of Remembrance and Service Saturdays, your support allows us to reach veterans and military families with dignity, compassion, and connection. Whether you give through corporate funding, in-kind resources, media outreach, or event sponsorships, you’re strengthening community ties and ensuring no veteran feels forgotten.
- Best for Businesses
- Year-Round Support
Corporate Partnership
Businesses and corporations that align with our mission through ongoing support, community engagement, and employee involvement.
- Support a Signature Program
- Annual or One Time
Program/Event Sponsorship
Sponsors who directly fund or support specific Once Was Inc. events or initiatives.
- Support Through Giving
- Monthly or Event-Based
Financial Sponsor
Monetary donors who help cover event costs, veteran meals, outreach supplies, or transportation expense
- Organizations & Vendors
- Flexible Contribution Options
In-kind Partnership
Organizations or individuals that provide products, materials, venues, or professional services that strengthen our outreach programs.
- Raise Awareness
- Ongoing Campaigns
Media Sponsor
Radio, print, and digital outlets that donate space or airtime to help us spread awareness.
- Boost Community Visibility
- Seasonal Partnership
Promotional Sponsor
Businesses that include Once Was Inc in community campaigns, point-of-sale promotions, or branded merchandise partnerships.
With Deepest Gratitude for Our 2026 Admiral Partners
Our Admiral Partners stand at the helm of our mission — providing the leadership, faith, and generosity that make every outreach possible.
Through their steadfast commitment, TC Energy and L’Auberge Lake Charles Casino Resort help Once Was Inc honor those who served by fueling programs that feed, connect, and uplift veterans across Southwest Louisiana.
Their partnership isn’t just support — it’s a signal of hope for every veteran we serve.
