Valor and Faith

Serving Military and First Responders

Honoring those who serve, through faith, support, and community.

Our Mission

Service rooted in faith, honor, and commitment.

Valor and Faith exists to stand beside the men and women who have stood for us, active duty military, reserve, National Guard, veterans, and the first responders who serve our communities. We walk alongside them and their families with the tangible and spiritual support they deserve.

Marc Alan Besinaiz
Stephen-Michael Besinaiz

Our Founders

A Message From the Founders

Valor and Faith began at a kitchen table. Two brothers, sons of a Vietnam veteran, deciding the men and women who stood for us deserved more than our gratitude. They deserved our action.

Our grandfather served in World War II. Our father served in Vietnam. Two great-uncles gave everything in combat. Today, family members continue to serve in uniform. This work carries their names forward and stands beside those still in the fight.

To every service member, veteran, and first responder, and to the families who stand beside them: We See You. We Stand With You. You Are Not Alone.

Marc Alan Besinaiz, President and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen-Michael Besinaiz, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.),
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Featured Programs

Valor and Faith

Getting veterans outside, together — with real support when life interrupts.

Veteran Connection Programs

Fellowship & Connection

Getting veterans outside, together. Outdoor experiences, fellowship, and brotherhood events that reconnect warriors with one another.

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First Responder Family Support

First Responder Families

Connection, fellowship, and recognition programs specifically for first responder families.

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Partnerships

In service alongside esteemed institutions.

The Royal House of Portugal

A formal partnership, held exclusively with Valor and Faith, in the shared service of veterans, faith, and honor.

Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

An active partnership supporting Catholic pastoral care for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

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