Forged in Service, Reforged in Purpose...
Freedom Forged Foundation is a veteran led initiative that empowers veterans, former RCMP members & first responders, and their families to reclaim their sense of purpose, rebuild their lives outside service, and reignite the spirit of freedom within including body, mind, and soul.
Through community, mentorship, and holistic restoration, we help those who have served rediscover meaning beyond the uniform & life after service.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
THE VISION
-FOUNDER'S STATEMENT-
My mission is to create a world where every veteran feels whole, supported, and free. No longer defined by trauma or transition, but by the strength of their spirit and the purpose they carry forward.
I envision a future where every veteran who comes into our care is empowered to thrive in civilian life. No longer surviving the past, but forging a new path of freedom, purpose, and fulfillment.
Here, veterans will be immersed in a supportive and therapeutic environment designed to heal, rebuild, and reintegrate through spiritual healing, transition navigation & civilian integration support, equine-assisted therapy, purpose-driven work, and community living while forging resilience, freedom, and renewed sense of identity outside of the military.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
British Columbia's Freedom Forged Foundation is a veteran-led, purpose-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping those who’ve served rebuild their lives, restore their freedom, and rediscover meaning beyond the uniform.
Forged through courage, sacrifice, and resilience, we believe that every veteran carries an inner fire that can be reignited. Through mentorship, mental health support, skill-building, and spiritual restoration, we empower veterans across British Columbia to rebuild stronger in mind, body, and soul.
Our foundation is being created support veterans and their families in their journey of healing, reintegration, and purpose discovery by providing resources, community, and holistic guidance that restores both liberty and livelihood.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
CORE PRINCIPLE
Veterans heal for free. The public helps fund it through participation & donation.
All therapeutic, reintegration, and poverty reduction programs for Canadian and U.S. veterans, former RCMP members, & ex-first responders and their families are fully funded by the foundation through donations, subsidies, grants, and paid public programs.
Civilian guests contribute through retreats, workshops, and experiential programs that mirror the healing process turning compassion and inclusion into tangible impact.
CORE ETHOS
FAITH . FREEDOM . FELLOWSHIP
Faith is where healing begins. Faith is the cornerstone of transformation. It’s the trust in something higher. In God, in purpose, and in the unbreakable human spirit.
Here faith reminds us that healing isn’t found in isolation or despair, but in divine alignment, perseverance, and the knowing that we are never alone on the battlefield of life.
Faith represents:
Spiritual restoration and purpose
Hope in the unseen and the eternal
Inner strength to start over & rise again
Freedom is the journey of reclaiming what was fought for within and without. It’s about living unbound by trauma, fear, or limitation, and rediscovering peace, purpose, and direction.
True freedom comes from healing the mind, body, and soul so that we are no longer bound by trauma, fear, or circumstance. We will help those who have fought for freedom rediscover it within themselves through purpose, peace, and empowerment.
Freedom represents:
Liberation from military indoctrination, trauma, addiction, and limitation
Purpose-driven living & Successful Rehabilitation
The courage to rebuild and move forward
Fellowship is the bond that reminds every warrior, first responder, and volunteer that we rise together. Through brotherhood, service, and shared healing, we rebuild not only lives but also community.
It’s the trust, brotherhood, and unity that remind every person here is that you belong.
Through shared service, teamwork, and compassion, we heal together and strengthen one another.
Fellowship represents:
Brotherhood and sisterhood in service
Community, mentorship, and shared purpose
Healing through connection and belonging
Together, these three pillars are the fire of Freedom Forged Foundation. Igniting the spirit, restoring the soul, and strengthening the bonds that make us whole.
Core Program Pillars
Transition Navigation & Civilian Integration Support (Primary Pillar)
Guiding veterans and their families through life after service.
Leaving military or first responder life often feels like stepping into a world that no longer speaks your language. The Transition Navigation & Civilian Integration Support programs at Freedom Forged Foundation will bridge that gap, helping veterans, former RCMP, first responders, and their families adjust to civilian life with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Through one-on-one transition coaching, peer-support groups, family integration workshops, downloadable tools, and resource navigation, we help participants rebuild structure, reconnect with identity, and establish new meaning beyond uniform.
Our goal is to ensure no one faces the uncertainty of transition alone, providing both the practical guidance and emotional support needed to thrive on the other side of service.
Because serving your country shouldn’t mean losing yourself, your family, or your sense of belonging in the process.
Spiritual Restoration & Faith Integration (Spiritual Pillar)
Healing the soul behind the service.
The spiritual programs at Freedom Forged Foundation are designed to help veterans, former RCMP, and first responders reconnect with God, renew faith, and restore inner peace after the battles of service and transition.
Through guided prayer, mentorship, faith-based coaching, and group fellowship, we create safe spaces for individuals to explore their relationship with God beyond religion, learning to hear Him again, rebuild trust in themselves, and rediscover divine purpose in civilian life.
These programs blend trauma-informed care with spiritual grounding, helping participants move from survival to surrender and from disconnection to divine alignment.
Because true freedom isn’t just the absence of war, it’s the restoration of faith, hope, and wholeness within.
The Equine Forge
(Equine Program)
Equine-Assisted Therapy: trauma-informed, PTSD support, emotional regulation, nervous system healing.
Horsemanship & Responsibility: builds confidence, trust, and communication.
Riding programs for therapy and recreation available to staff, residents, veterans, and the public.
The Rebuild Initiative
Skill-based training using transferable military skills for example, carpentry, farming, animal care, operations, logistics, mechanical work, etc.
On-property vocational programs for veterans in transition.
Pathways to entrepreneurship, paid employment or mentorship roles.
The Freedom Fellowship (Community & Faith Integration)
Optional spiritual/faith-based gatherings, mindfulness, and resilience coaching.
Group therapy, nature therapy, and healing circles for holistic healing.
Reintegration Residency Program (Housing Initiative)
Short- and long-term housing on property.
Transition support for homeless or at-risk veterans.
Community service involvement and volunteering on the farm.
The International Retreat Exchange (Cross-Border Alliance)
Cross-border partnership programs for U.S. veterans in collaboration with U.S. organizations (Veterans Affairs or veteran rehab nonprofits).
Structured 7- to 14-day retreat programs combining equine therapy, wilderness experiences, and group healing circles
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Program Structure
Freedom Forged Veteran's Program (FREE)
For veterans transitioning from service, homelessness, injury, or trauma. All programs are 100% funded by grants, sponsorships, and public retreats.
Includes:
Equine-assisted therapy (individual and group, private & public)
Vocational skill-building and transferable work training
Therapeutic volunteering with horses and farm care
Housing and reintegration support
Community circles, mental health workshops, and spiritual healing opportunities
PUBLIC ACCESS Healing Programs & Services (PAID)
For civilians seeking similar healing or personal development experiences, with proceeds funding the free programs.
Includes:
Equine wellness retreats
Mindfulness and nervous system regulation workshops
Farm and nature immersion weekends
Faith and spiritual retreats
Corporate team-building and resilience programs
💰 Every paid program directly funds a veteran, RCMP member, or first responder’s healing journey.
Freedom Forged Residency & Housing Programs
Freedom Forged Foundation is building more than a sanctuary, it’s building a home.
Our goal is to provide both on-site and community housing for veterans, first responders, and those rebuilding their lives.
Whether through short-term stays during recovery, vocational reintegration, or long-term subsidized housing on Vancouver Island, Freedom Forged will off stability, purpose, and belonging for those who’ve sacrificed everything for ours.
Emergency Fund & Poverty Reduction Initiative
Many veterans, former RCMP, and first responders find themselves struggling to make ends meet after release, especially those navigating medical discharge, delayed benefits, or unexpected life emergencies.
The Freedom Forged Emergency Fund will exist to provide short-term relief and long-term stability.
Your contributions will help us:
Cover urgent basic needs like groceries, transportation, utilities, or housing during times of crisis.
Provide bridge support for veterans waiting on benefit approvals or medical reassessments.
Fund poverty reduction programs that teach financial resilience, resource navigation, and community connection.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Current Programs
Building freedom from the inside out.
While the Freedom Forged Foundation is actively developing its full range of in-person services, our mission has already begun through several virtual and donation-based programs designed to support veterans, former RCMP members, and first responders as they navigate life after service.
These offerings are available now or opening soon:
✝️ Spiritual Healing & Restoration
Distance-based energy and faith-centered healing sessions that help participants release emotional burdens, reconnect with God, and rediscover inner peace after trauma or transition.
Available now — free or donation-based. email freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
🧭 Transition Coaching & Civilian Integration Support
Personalized 1:1 or small-group coaching to help veterans and first responders navigate the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning into civilian life. Focus areas include purpose, identity, mindset, and building healthy structure beyond uniform.
Available now — free or donation-based. email freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
💬 Faith-Based Mentorship & Outreach
Ongoing spiritual mentorship, community connection, and peer-support outreach — guiding individuals to rebuild their faith, rediscover belonging, and find hope through God’s presence in every stage of the healing process.
Join for free by emailing freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Future Programs
The vision is bigger than healing. It’s restoration for the WHOLE community.
The Freedom Forged Foundation is preparing to establish a full-scale equine therapy and rehabilitation sanctuary on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
This facility will serve as a safe haven where veterans, former RCMP members, first responders, and their families can rebuild life, faith, and purpose after service. The public will have access to the grounds, facilities, and public programs and all proceeds will go into funding the foundation to support veterans & the foundation's causes.
Here’s what the future Freedom Forged Sanctuary will offer:
🐴 Equine & Nature-Based Rehabilitation
A peaceful, nature-rich environment where horses play a vital role in emotional regulation, trauma healing, and trust restoration.
Through structured equine-assisted therapy and outdoor programs, participants will experience grounding, connection, and renewal. Guided by trained professionals and peer mentors.
🏠 On-Site Housing & Rehabilitation Lodging
Safe, supportive housing options for both short-term recovery and long-term reintegration.
Designed for veterans and first responders in transition, as well as volunteers and staff who live and serve on-site.
No one heals in isolation. Community and connection are part of the cure.
👨👩👧👦 Family Support & Integration Programs
Tailored workshops and group sessions for spouses, partners, and children, helping families understand the transition process, improve communication, and rebuild trust and stability at home.
Because when one person serves, the whole family does.
🧭 Vocational & Life Skills Workshops
Hands-on workshops and mentorship programs to help participants rediscover purpose, learn transferable skills, and transition into meaningful civilian roles.
From trades and agriculture to leadership and entrepreneurship, each workshop empowers veterans to build a life beyond survival.
✝️ Faith, Fellowship & Community Outreach
Chapel gatherings, mentorship circles, and outreach programs that weave together faith, service, and community care.
A spiritual home for those seeking connection with God outside the walls of religion. A divine space rooted in love, purpose, and freedom.
🐕 Animal-Assisted & Holistic Healing Programs
Partnerships with animals beyond horses including rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and farm animals to support emotional grounding, mindfulness, and compassion-based recovery.
Programs will integrate energy work, meditation, and spiritual alignment to promote full-spectrum wellness.
🌾 Community Garden & Food Sustainability Initiatives
On-site gardens and greenhouses to provide both nourishment and purpose.
Veterans and volunteers will learn cultivation, teamwork, and mindfulness through caring for the land — growing and learning to cook food that sustains body, spirit, and a sense of belonging & contribution.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Staffing & Volunteers
Veterans serving veterans - purpose through leadership
-Core Philosophy-
Every person who works or lives on-site should understand service, discipline, and healing firsthand. The entire environment is designed by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served.
-Veteran Led Program Model-
“Those who served now lead the way to healing.”
At Freedom Forged Foundation, most programs will be led or guided by those who have served. Our veteran-led model transforms lived experience into leadership, empowering former military members, RCMP, and first responders to teach, mentor, and inspire others on the path to recovery.
Here, the skills that once served their nation become tools for personal and collective healing. Veterans lead equine therapy sessions, tactical training, vocational workshops, and community programs — offering participants structure, discipline, and genuine understanding from people who’ve walked the same path.
This model restores purpose, builds trust, and bridges the gap between service and civilian life. It’s not therapy from a textbook, it’s transformation through experience, shared mission, and brotherhood.
At Freedom Forged, our heroes become healers. Their service continues! Not in combat, but in compassion.
“Freedom Forged Foundation is a veteran-led training and rehabilitation center where those who once served their nation now serve their communities by teaching, healing, and leading. From survival skills and marksmanship to mechanics and horsemanship, every lesson taught here will carry the same courage that once defended our freedom.”
Want to apply as a volunteer or as a board director? email freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Facility & Operations Philosophy
Healing through structure, purpose, and familiarity.
At Freedom Forged Foundation, our facility and daily operations will be intentionally designed with structure and rehabilitation in mind to emulate the structure of military life. Not as a form of control, but as a framework for healing, belonging, and growth. The facility will operate like a base; structured, purposeful, and community-oriented. The same discipline that once built soldiers now rebuilds souls. Through daily structure, teamwork, and spiritual grounding, participants rediscover balance, belonging, and self-leadership
Many veterans and first responders thrive in environments that are mission-driven, structured, and purpose-oriented. After service, the sudden loss of that structure can lead to feelings of chaos, isolation, or loss of identity.
Freedom Forged will restore that sense of order, transforming it into a therapeutic, transferable system that supports emotional stability, responsibility, and self-mastery.
Our facility will operate on clear routines, daily accountability, and chain-of-command principles adapted for rehabilitation. Residents and volunteers will participate in scheduled activities, team-based work, and peer mentorship, mirroring the discipline and camaraderie of service life. But instead of combat readiness, the mission here is healing, growth, and contribution. Tasks like animal care, facility upkeep, and community projects become therapeutic rituals that rebuild confidence and consistency.
The property itself will have a small, self-sustaining base community, with distinct zones that reflect both military order and natural tranquility. This familiar yet nurturing environment will help participants reconnect with purpose while adapting those habits to civilian life.
This environment doesn’t just comfort veterans with familiarity, it rebuilds transferable life skills for civilian success. Structure becomes self-discipline. Teamwork becomes community engagement. Service becomes purpose. Mission readiness becomes emotional resilience & nervous system regulation.
By mirroring the values and systems veterans already understand, Freedom Forged will help each participant transition from surviving to thriving, carrying the best of their training into a renewed civilian life.
How you can help
Donate to the Forged Freedom Fund
Together, we forge freedom for those who fought for ours.
Freedom Forged Foundation was founded on the belief that healing happens together. Through faith, purpose, and community. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us create a sanctuary where veterans, RCMP, and first responders can rebuild their lives through equine therapy, holistic healing, and fellowship.
Freedom Forged Foundation is currently in its founding phase. We are currently building the groundwork for our veteran-led healing and rehabilitation center on Vancouver Island. All donations go directly toward start-up development, program planning, and resources for future on-site operations.
Your support helps us create a sanctuary where veterans, RCMP, and first responders can heal freely through faith, freedom, and fellowship.
Phase 1 Goal: $5,000
💚 Land & Facility Research & Development — 40%
💚 Program Planning & Partnerships — 10%
💚 Founding Fund (Veteran Support & Logistics) — 50%
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
🙏 Pray, Share, Believe
I realize not everyone can give financially but everyone can contribute spiritually.
Pray for the mission, share our story, and help spread the message of faith, freedom, and fellowship.
Every share, every prayer, and every act of kindness keeps our mission alive and growing.
✨ Together, We Forge Freedom
At Freedom Forged Foundation, every act of generosity becomes part of something greater.
You’re not just helping build a facility, you’re building a future of restoration, resilience, and rebirth for those who’ve already given so much.
Contact the Foundation
We’re building something powerful and we want YOU to be part of it!
Our facility and website are still under development, but the mission is already in motion. If you’d like to get involved, learn more, or stay updated as Freedom Forged Foundation grows, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, potential donor, or simply someone who believes in our cause, reach out and let’s connect.
Contact: freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
Location: Victoria, BC
If you are are a veteran from Canada or the United States of America, former RCMP member or first responder and would like to participate in any of our programs please read the following information...
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Support For Veterans
✝️ Spiritual & Transition Support for Veterans and First Responders
If you’re a veteran, former RCMP member ex first responder, seeking spiritual guidance, emotional healing, or support through your transition into civilian life, I’d love to connect with you.
The Freedom Forged Foundation is preparing to offer:
Distance healing sessions for spiritual and emotional restoration
Free and donation-based transition support and coaching
Faith-based mentorship and outreach programs to help you reconnect with God, purpose, and peace
These offerings are available now, and you can be among the first to access them.
IF you are interested, please email:
Contact: freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
Subject: Freedom Forged Application
(please include which program(s) you are interested in)
Healing and purpose begin the moment you reach out — and you don’t have to take that step alone.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Become a Sponsor
We’re currently expanding our programs and developing our long-term vision — an equine therapy and rehabilitation sanctuary on Vancouver Island. Partnerships and sponsorships make that possible.
By becoming a sponsor or partner, your organization directly supports:
Free and donation-based spiritual healing sessions for veterans in need
Faith-based mentorship and transition support for medically released members
Development of the future Freedom Forged Sanctuary — a place of rehabilitation, purpose, and community
We welcome collaborations with:
Local and national businesses
Faith-based and community organizations
Veteran and first responder associations
Mental health and rehabilitation service providers
Equine, agricultural, and nature-based programs
Partnerships can take many forms — financial sponsorships, collaborative workshops, facility partnerships, or in-kind donations of equipment, land, or professional expertise.
Together, we can create a lasting impact that honors those who’ve sacrificed for our freedom by giving them the chance to find it again.
To inquire about partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
A Letter from the Founder
Dear friends,
The Freedom Forged Foundation was born out of both pain and purpose.
After serving in the military and walking through the shadows of trauma, PTSD, loss, and transition, I learned firsthand how difficult it can be to find peace once the uniform comes off. The battles that happen after service aren’t always visible... they’re internal. And for many veterans, RCMP members, and first responders, that silent struggle becomes the hardest mission of all.
I am creating the Freedom Forged Foundation as a living promise that no one who has served will ever have to fight alone again.
Through the healing power of horses, nature, community, and purpose, we will help those who’ve carried the weight of service find freedom again. Freedom in mind, in heart, and in spirit.
This foundation begins small, with heart and faith leading the way.
Every month, I personally tithe 10% of my business AND personal income into this mission, and every donation received from our supporters and sponsors goes directly toward to building and funding this rehabilitation center for veterans, former RCMP, and first responders.
My dream is to build an equine therapy and reintegration center. A sanctuary where those who’ve given everything can heal freely, rebuild their lives, and discover renewed purpose. In time, we’ll grow to offer transitional housing, skill-building programs, and international retreats that bring hope to those who’ve lost it.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know: you’re already part of this story.
Whether you share our mission, pray for its success, or donate to help us grow, you are helping to forge freedom for someone who once fought for yours.
With love and immense gratitude,
Holly Doxey
Founder & CEO
Freedom Forged Foundation
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
Meet the Founder
The face behind this mission and the veteran with the vision
Holly - Veteran, Social Services Worker, Shamanic Healer & Certified Spirituality Coach
I’m Holly Doxey, the founder of British Columbia’s Freedom Forged Foundation. A vision born from my own journey of service, struggle, and spiritual restoration.
After being medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces, I found myself fighting a very different kind of battle... one that couldn’t be seen. PTSD, loss, and the difficult transition to civilian life left me searching for meaning and peace. I learned that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it’s forged through faith, community, and purpose.
God placed this mission on my heart: to build a sanctuary where veterans, first responders, and RCMP can heal freely, rebuild their lives, and rediscover who they are beyond the uniform. A place where the same discipline and courage that once served others now becomes a pathway to personal restoration.
Through equine therapy, holistic healing, vocational retraining, and community living, Freedom Forged Foundation is where we will turn pain into purpose... together.
For me, this is more than a project. It’s a calling. To serve again, in a new way.
To help others rise through faith.
To rebuild freedom from the inside out.
To forge a community where no one walks alone.
You've served, now let me serve YOU.
After six years post military release with a diploma in social services and a career in spiritual life coaching, I have experienced first-hand how difficult the transition into civilian life truly is but have achieved my own success and fulfillment. I live each day with purpose and enjoyment and have gained the education, knowledge, and wisdom to help support others who have been affected by service as they transition into civilian life. I hope to be able to support them and their families in every capacity to successfully rehabilitate post military service and live a life of purpose, free from trauma and pain.
Every dollar helps forge a new beginning for someone who once fought for yours.
Donation Disclaimer:
Donations are gifts in support of our mission. No receipts issued yet.
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For inquiries, press, partnerships, sponsorships, or volunteer opportunities, contact freedomforgedfoundation@gmail.com
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