We H.A.V.E. A T.A.S.K.

Helping All Veterans Equally with our Time, Advocacy, Service, and Knowledge.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our Ministry Director, Joe “Flower” Henninger, has passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. He was a staunch supporter of Alpha 11 and will be remembered for his strong faith and generous heart. See you on the other side, Joe!

Our Mission

Our mission is to help all veterans access the benefits they deserve, many of which they may not know about. To do this, we strive to connect veterans with Veteran Service Organizations and veteran friendly outreach programs specifically tailored to their needs. We are dedicated to advocating for veterans at the local, state, and national levels, ensuring their voices are heard. Through collaboration and trust-building, we strive to provide the best possible assistance for veterans and their families.

About Us

How We Came Into Being

  • Genuine desire to help Veterans
  • Discovered gaps in services provided by Veterans Service organizations and other charities
  • Lack of communication between Veterans Service Organizations
  • Desire to connect Veterans to one another and to the service they need/deserve
  • A natural progression of the past 8 years working with Veterans

What’s Involved in Our Work

  • Time –Meeting with Veterans, traveling to Conferences, Researching services
  • Advocacy – Meeting with local, state and national legislators on behalf of Veterans
  • Service – Attending Honors detail at National Cemetery, connect veterans to National Service Officers (DAV)
  • Knowledge –Based on years of dealing with the VA, VSOs, and being an active member of DAV

Our Team

Founder/CEO – Lee Gidden
Co-Founder/Director – Tracy Gidden
Director - Moe Pelkey
Director - Rich Sweet
Director - Andy Gerhart
Director - Maxton Musselman
Director - Andrea Persinger
Director - Scott Mason
Associate Director - Megan Russell
Associate Director - Sonny Gidden
Associate Director - Chuck Gidden

Our Volunteers

Volunteer - Christian Perkowski

Making an Impact

  • Improved communication between VSOs

    • Creating a database of all VSOs in the area to share
    • Collaborating with other VSOs to expand services to a wider geographical area
  • VSO Roundtables being held quarterly

    • (See schedule under Events tab)
  • VSOs and volunteers are helping veterans and their families

    • Provided moving assistance, Collected donations for veterans
    • Assisted with obtaining a scooter for a veteran
    • Connected a homeless veteran with a place to stay overnight when the local shelters were not an option and other organizations were closed for the evening.
  • Veterans are getting their benefits 

  • New legislative connections for advocacy

    • Increased veteran attendance at Veteran Caucus
  • Increased opportunities for comradery

    • Alpha 11 Detachment started at Danbury Assisted Living facility in Tallmadge
    • Second Alpha 11 Detachment to start in September at O’Neil Healthcare in North Olmstead
    • Forming an Honors Detachment for Summit and Portage Counties

Testimonials

“I wish that we had more people devoted to our cause like you.”
Joe Henninger
Disabled Veteran
"You changed my life!”
Bobbie Randall
Veteran of the Year, Wayne County 2024
"We were unaware of the benefits out there and you helped educate and guide us to these benefits.”
Joe Ruby
Disabled Veteran, Parishioner of St Eugene’s Parish
"Thank you, Lee, for the assistance that eventually led to my acceptance in the VA medical system. We appreciate all your help."
Frank B.
Disabled Veteran, Parishioner of St Eugene's Parish
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Alpha 11 Veteran Logistics, Inc. is a tax exempt organization, and all contributions are tax deductible according to IRS regulation.

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