State Defense Force Foundation

The founders of the State Defense Force Foundation all currently serve in the Tennessee State Guard (separate from the National Guard). It was apparent to them that the TNSG, like other state defense forces, are a great asset to their states and communities. Defense forces are a great way for the state's people to service in a military organization that is specifically dedicated to their state. Most defense forces are all volunteer forces who serve without pay (unless activated) for the love of their communities. Our foundation’s founders love this aspect of state defense forces and felt they needed to do something to increase the capabilities and readiness of these brave and inspiring men and women. So, after several discussions, our founders began to explore the possibility of creating a non-profit organization that could help provide supplies, training, and equipment. State defense forces, as state entities, do receive funding from their states, however; these funds may not be sufficient enough to provide for a high level of preparedness. It is not uncommon for those in state defense force members to self supply themselves as funding provided from the state is very limited. But out of sheer love for their communities and desire to fulfill their duty, these volunteers continue to serve their states and willfully take on financial burdens to prepare for future emergencies. Our goal is to relieve these burdens. Our foundation is dedicated to providing the funds needed for these selfless volunteers. We want the men and women of our defense forces to have access to funding that will be used for training, equipment, and gear needed to be ready for anything. If a disaster were to happen today, those responding should have been prepared yesterday. Help us get them prepared.