Partners Who Share Our Commitment to Honoring Veterans
At Once Was Inc, partnership is more than financial support — it is a shared commitment to honor, dignity, and remembrance. Our partners make it possible for us to reach veterans who feel unseen or disconnected after service, transforming generosity into meaningful programs that provide nourishment, fellowship, and hope. Through their belief in our mission, these organizations help ensure that no veteran is forgotten and that gratitude is expressed not only in words, but through action that restores connection and purpose across our community.
Our Admiral Partner, TC Energy, stands at the helm of the Once Was Inc mission—providing the leadership, faith, and generosity that make meaningful outreach possible.
TC Energy has played a vital role in strengthening our work by standing with veterans who too often feel unseen or disconnected after service. Their support ensures that veterans across Southwest Louisiana are honored not only in words, but through action—providing meals, fellowship, and meaningful outreach that reminds them they are not forgotten.
Through this partnership, TC Energy helps bridge the gap between service and civilian life, reinforcing dignity, gratitude, and community for those who have sacrificed so much. Their commitment is more than support—it is a lasting signal of hope for every veteran we serve.
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Our Captain Partners stand at the helm of our mission — providing the leadership, faith, and generosity that make every outreach possible.
Through their steadfast commitment, L’Auberge Lake Charles Casino Resort and United Way 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.
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.
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- 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.
HONORING
Every level of support strengthens the mission.
COMMANDER
Super1 Foods
COMMANDER
entergy
LIEUTENENT
Wal-Mart
ENSIGN
Race Trac
L'Auberge Casino and Resort
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
From Our Supporters
testimonials
Supporting Once Was Inc. and their work for local veterans is truly an honor. As the wife of a Veteran and someone who helps veterans through residential lending, I understand the challenges they face. Seeing their faces when they receive a meal, turkey, or ham fills my heart in ways I can’t put into words, and recently visiting the Veterans Home in Jennings with them touched me deeply. Raquel and Mike’s kindness and dedication inspire me every day, and I encourage everyone to get involved or support this amazing organization so they can continue helping even more veterans.
Spending the day with Mike and Racquel really showed the level of dedication they have to supporting veterans. Even though Mike isn’t a golfer, he stepped in as a teammate so the foursome could play—and that says a lot about his commitment. As a veteran himself, and with my own father having served, it meant something to be part of an event where the focus was truly on honoring and supporting those who served. It was a great day, a lot of fun, and one I look forward to being part of every year.