Frontwave Credit Union and Frontwave Foundation Partner with Shelter to Soldier to Support Veterans
March 4, 2025
Frontwave Credit Union and the Frontwave Foundation are deepening their community commitment by partnering with Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit that transforms rescue dogs into life-changing service animals for post-9/11 veterans. Frontwave helps the organization meet its mission as title sponsor of the 6th Annual Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time Golf Tournament, while the Foundation sponsors the journey of one rescue dog from shelter to service.
Powered by Frontwave Give360, the tournament on April 25 at Sycuan’s Singing Hills Golf Resort will provide critical funding to Shelter to Soldier’s psychiatric service dog training program. The Foundation’s Red Star Sponsorship donation covers the dog’s full journey from rescue to service graduation, transforming the lives of both the dog and a veteran in need.
“We believe in Shelter to Soldier and the life-changing work they do. As a Credit Union founded to serve Marines, we understand the challenges veterans face after service,” said Chip Dykes, VP of Military Relations at Frontwave and VP of the Frontwave Foundation. “As a retired Marine, I know how vital strong support systems are. This partnership is our way of giving back—helping veterans heal while giving rescue dogs a second chance. It’s a win-win.”
Shelter to Soldier stays true to its tagline, “Saving Lives, Two at a Time,” by pairing rescued dogs with wounded veterans, helping both heal and move forward. Every day, 17 U.S. veterans and one active-duty service member die by suicide, while 1,800 dogs are euthanized across the country. The organization gives veterans renewed strength and dogs a new purpose through its program.
Giving back is who we are. Through Give360 and the Foundation, we’re committed to making a lasting impact for veterans, service members, and their families. Give360 drives action with a circular approach to giving, reinvesting every dollar into local organizations that strengthen our communities. The Foundation invests in long-term solutions to empower lives through collaboration, advocacy, and education.
Get involved, make an impact and change lives:
• Join the Golf Tournament: Sign up to play April 25th at Willow Glen Golf Course at Sycuan.
• Support Shelter to Soldier: Learn more or donate to help fund service dogs for veterans in need.
• Frontwave Give360: Learn more, donate or partner to be a force for good.
• Frontwave Foundation: Learn more, donate or apply for funding to create lasting change.
About Frontwave Credit Union
Eight Marines. Forty dollars. One mission—serve those who serve. What started in 1952 as a small military Credit Union is now a $1.41 billion financial institution serving 125,000+ Members across San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. As a member-owned not-for-profit, we reinvest in our Members through better rates, lower fees and dividends instead of paying shareholders. With 13 branches and a full suite of financial solutions, we help Members bank smart, build wealth, and live better. For more information, visit www.frontwavecu.com.
Service doesn’t stop at the branch. With Frontwave Give360, we partner with organizations to tackle urgent needs, fuel vital programs, and spark lasting change. Every dollar creates impact—through financial education, events, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships—driving real change in our communities. For more information, visit www.frontwavecu.com/give360
About The Frontwave Foundation
The Frontwave Foundation, established in 2020, extends Frontwave Credit Union’s legacy of community support. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we aim to empower and improve lives through collaboration, advocacy, and education, creating lasting change in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. We focus on supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families, helping the sick and disabled, feeding the hungry, and providing emergency assistance. The Frontwave Foundation strengthens our communities and drives meaningful impact through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships. By donating, you join a movement to create positive, lasting change. To learn more or get involved, visit www.frontwavefoundation.com.
About Shelter to Soldier
Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org.Media Contact:
Alyssa Enwright
Beck Ellman Heald
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619-259-7712