Why fundraise with Stack Up? Because all year long we hold Spotlight Giveaways, giving those who fundraise with us a chance to win some cool games, gear and more. Support Veterans and get a chance to win. Answer the Call to Arms and fundraise or donate today to get a chance at Dungeons and Dinos, a dungeon crawler card game from @NomnivoreGames! tiltify.com/stackup-org/c2a2…

Army Veteran Jennifer reached out about receiving a Supply Crate because she's had a difficult time enjoying activities post-service due to a back injury. I joined the Army back in 2008. I was then injured shortly after while on base. My life has been impacted due to this injury. My back injury keeps me from doing alot of physical things. I am unable to run, jump, and me active. Since not being very active I have fallen into deep depression, loss of friends, not having a normal marriage, and not having children. This is hard for me to be the person I used to be. Before the military I was very active in shooting sports, upland game hunting with my dad, being able to walk my home town with no issues. Now I can only hunt from a ground blind during deer season, I can't walk my hometown anymore, shooting sports have came to a halt since I had to have my husband lock away my guns when I sank into depression. I was being treated by the VA and I am one of the Veterans that fell through the cracks. I haven't been able to get an appointment scheduled since 2010. I keep getting passed around from department to department then voicemail but no return calls. I have been trying to battle my depression on my own with the help of my husband at times. This is hard for me since I used to be an outgoing person and now I am just a hermit. I don't like how I have just hidden myself away. I hope to make friends someday but hard for me when I don't know how too. I know my story is long maybe not as long as others. I do volunteer time to my local Legion on Monday nights helping make tacos in the kitchen. I would like to do more for my fellow brothers and sisters. But I also need to think about myself sometimes. Thanks to the 9th Assault Corps for supporting this gaming care package through fundraising! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Have you signed up for the Rex 5k? There will be a Virtual 5k meetup in the Stack Up Discord, Tomorrow, September 25th from 8:30-9:45 EST! Hop on the voice call and do your 5k. Let's get movin' Discord.gg/stackupdotorg

Navy Veteran Samuel reached out about receiving a console because gaming is something he's been enjoying with his children. "Gaming has become a special way for my children and me to connect and spend quality time together. It gives us something to look forward to and allows me to truly be present with them. We enjoy teaming up, working together, and challenging others, which strengthens our bond and creates lasting memories. Receiving a Supply Crate would enhance these moments, providing us with the tools to continue sharing these experiences and building our connection through gaming." Shout out to the members of the Stack Up Stream Team for supporting yet another Supply Crate! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Are you spreading some positive thinking with our @LimitedRunGames Spotlight Giveaway? This Dead Space Collector's Edition is looking pretty sick. All you have to do is fundraise $50+ to be entered and we'll do a drawing next week after we've tallied up all the names! Sign up and fundraise by the end of September 13th. tiltify.com/stackup-org/c2a2…

Navy Veteran Matthew reached out about receiving a Supply Crate because he's become isolated after his service: "Besides work I have almost become a shut in don’t really go out anymore have no drive to go out. The most I do is take a few day trips on my jeep" Thanks to @1CrypticFox for supporting this gaming care package through fundraising with Stack Up! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Jam out with Humble Bundle's June 2unes bundle of rhythm games supporting Stack Up! With a $12 purchase, you get a list of 10 games that we're sure will have you ready to rock. bit.ly/4a31FyQ

Why video games? The numbers of gamers are growing everyday! So are the numbers of those who use gaming to cope with tough days, stress and help them better their mental health through gaming communities. 👉80% of worldwide gamers say gaming helps them feel less stressed 👉64% play to deal with feelings of isolation and to connect with others. 👉72% play for a healthy outlet from everyday challenges 👉62% play games to help them cope with difficult times in their lives. 👉More than half are playing with other people online and a third are playing with other people in person, making friends, connecting with family, and meeting new people.

Army Veteran Bo was nominated for a Supply Crate because he'd been having some struggles and had to sell his game consoles and games. "Good morning, the supply crate request is for Bo, an Army Cavalry Scout veteran who was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. Due to multiple military injuries and disabilities, he is not able to do a lot of physical or outdoor hobbies, and has high anxiety when it comes to being in public and with crowds of people. He use to be an active gamer and had a lot of good friends he had met online, he fell into pretty hard times and had to sell his gaming consoles and games for money. He has desired to get back into gaming but due to the cost of gaming consoles, games and accessories, just does not have the money to purchase a system. I am making this request to hopefully find a way to provide these items to get him back into a hobby he loved and to be able to make those connections and friendships again. I appreciate you taking time to read this, and thank you for the opportunity to be able to help this veteran." Shout out to @ChefSteve330 for supporting this Supply Crate and helping us get Bo back to gaming! stackup.org/post/supply-crat…

Where are Stack Up's Stacks located? We have quite the list from Boston to Northern California, Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago and now: Prince George Canada! Meet up with local Veterans and Stack Up supporters by joining a Stack. Don't see one in your area? Gather some friends and start a Stack. stackup.org/stacks

Why support Stack Up and our programs bettering Veteran mental health through gaming? Influencer Relations Team member and Army Veteran @OneForMrsE breaks down what brought her to supporting our mission and helping others do the same!

We brought out a couple of Air Assaults this weekend to Phalanx House for some fun in Los Angeles! Christina and Elisabel were pretty excited to go to Disney and visit Galaxy's Edge and other activities around LA. Shout out to ADurableLlama for sponsoring this trip.

Another year and plenty of Stack Up Rex! Let's go!!!!

Why do we post so many Supply Crate Updates and images with the stories of the Veterans and Active Military units who receive our gaming care packages? We want to show all the good work we do. Every year, our directors, managers, influencer relations team, volunteers and sponsors work hard to support our mission and benefit as many people as we can through video games and especially through these care packages because we have experienced how much gaming and gaming communities can make a positive difference. This is not just anecdotal, there's also research that supports how gaming can be used as a tool in the recovery of over Veterans and Active Military units. For all of the month of May, we'll be showing our appreciation of our servicemembers and Veterans with daily Supply Crate Updates. We hope you'll uplift these folks, share their stories, and leave positive comments this Military Appreciation and Mental Health Awareness Month.