They Deserve Better…

They Deserve Better…

The Cost of Freedom Foundation

Our passion and greatest desire is to transform the lives of Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and/or substance use disorder.  With compassion and understanding, our aim is to assist Veterans to renew and achieve their life goals through the delivery of high quality, individualized, professional services.

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The Need is Real and Heartbreaking!

The range of physical, emotional, and psychological hardships significantly impact the well-being and quality of life of our Veterans, their families and communities.

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Since we started our mission…

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Veterans who have commited suicide. Every life is precious. (Updated as of 11/14/24)

Unlock Your Full Potential

Through integrating emotional support with the healing power of nature and spiritual strengthening, our comprehensive holistic services offer more.

The Veterans’ Wellness and Recovery Retreat aims to create a state-of-the-art facility on Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Island in Tionesta, Pennsylvania.  The retreat’s goal is to offer a comprehensive array of support services addressing the physical, mental and emotional needs of Veterans contending with PTSD and/or substance use disorders.  These services will be dedicated to those who have made great sacrifices for our country.

Ways You Can Help

No donation is too small or large to help provide healing for our Veterans.  Cost of Freedom Foundation Inc is officially recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) public charity and all donations are  tax deductible.

Your generous contributions and support to the Veterans’ Wellness and Recovery Retreat Capital Campaign will directly impact the lives of those who have given so much. We hope you will consider joining us in giving back to those who have selflessly served our nation. This campaign represents our unwavering commitment to supporting Veterans on their journey to wellness and renewed purpose.

 You can Mail a Check to TCOFF, PO Box 325, Clarion, PA 16214 (which helps us avoid processing fees).

OR.. Please click on the link below to donate online.

Thank you for helping!

Sherman Memorial Lighthouse

The history behind the future site of the Veterans’ Wellness and Recovery Retreat.

Looking to leverage nature’s influence on physiological, psychological, and social aspects, emphasizing its role in emotional regulation, stress reduction, and fostering connections among Veterans struggling with PTSD and/or substance use disorder.

*The Foundation would like to extend their thanks to Mr. John Straitiff, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau for allowing us to utilize this video.   

 Link to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau