Veteran-Centric Initiatives
Meet Lena
Helena Speights, aka Lena S., is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and former Air Evac Medic of the 349th Contingency Hospital, knows that showing up at the table takes more than desire—it takes resources. The Strength & Sparkle Foundation is committed to helping women veterans attend life-changing conferences like V-WYSE (Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) and the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)—incredible events that offer connection, community, and growth, but often come with high out-of-pocket costs.
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​Fund a Seat at the Table for a Woman Veteran
From transportation and lodging to ticketed galas and networking fees, many of these opportunities are financially out of reach for those living on a fixed income or VA disability check. Your support helps us reduce those barriers—allowing Lena and her fellow sister veterans not only to attend, but to be seen, heard, and empowered where it matters most.​
Lena's Memorial Day Speech | City of Snellville
Watch Lena chat about her Veteran Story on Atlanta News First | ATL Live! ✨
We need your Support
New Year, New Me: Journaling for Women Veterans coming January 2026!
We are in need of a funding to create a safe space for women veterans to just be- to just breathe and be present in the moment.
We're lunching, learning and chatting about the benefits of POSITIVE, written self-expression (journaling) for mental health and crafting our very own journals - from SCRATCH!
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DONATE to fund this amazing workshop, for the second year in a row.
Acclimating to Civilian Life after Military Service can be a Struggle.
Remove financial barriers so women veterans can attend annual leadership conferences like (V-WISE) Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, VetFest and the MIC (Military Influencer's Conference).
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Your gift helps covers travel, lodging, and registration fees.
