About Us

Overview of the Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation

The Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation is dedicated to empowering students and veterans by providing educational opportunities, financial support, and career advancement resources. Our mission is to create a direct, positive impact by ensuring that those who have served their country and those striving to build a brighter future have access to the resources they need to succeed.

A Legacy of Service & Success

Since our founding, the Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation has:

Our journey continues, but our mission remains the same: **to honor service, empower success

Past Initiatives Include:

Women in Technology Scholarship in Honor of Marcy Levesque

Women in Technology Mentorship Program

Girls in Technology Programs

Montshire Museum Military Family Discount Program

Sponsored SLED Hockey Clinics for NH and VT veterans

STEM Scholarship at Carnegie Mellon University

Think SMART program for middle and high school students – hands on summer learning about coding, networking, cloud, and programming with a special financial session presented by Claremont Savings Bank

Cybersecurity scholarship program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Award and creation of three STEM Labs for New England area schools in collaboration with the Boston Bruins Foundation

Sponsorship of multiple veterans and caregivers to attend the VA’s Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, CO and the New England Winter Sports Clinic

Organized multiple impactful large scale community service events throughout the country

Countless food, clothing, toiletry, and heating assistance drives

Revamped the Veterans Center at Manchester NH Community College in partnership with FSRP (Financial Strategies Retirement Partners)

Financial and mentoring support for the Rogue Robots of 4-H, as well as many other area Lego and Robotics teams

Expanding Educational Access

Empowering Futures Through Education

At Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of education. Our initiatives are designed to support students and veterans alike, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We offer $5,000 STEM Scholarships for high school seniors in New Hampshire and Vermont who show passion, resilience, and financial need.

For our veterans, we understand the unique challenges faced during the transition to civilian life. That's why we partner with expert organizations to offer financial aid and emergency assistance for veterans in need. We also provide career guidance and employment resources to help them leverage their skills in the workforce. Our commitment extends to supporting mental health and well-being, ensuring that veterans have access to the care and community they deserve.

Join us in our mission to expand educational access and empower individuals to achieve their dreams. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of students and veterans, fostering a brighter future for all.

Our Story: How Serve & Succeed Began

At the heart of the Serve & Succeed Charitable Foundation is a simple but powerful belief: those who serve—whether in uniform or in their communities—deserve every opportunity to succeed.

It all started with a group of veterans, educators, and community leaders who saw two big challenges:

• Students passionate about STEM often struggle with financial barriers that hold them back.
  
• Veterans transitioning to civilian life face hurdles in education, employment, and mental health support.

Determined to bridge this gap, the foundation was born—offering scholarships, mentorship, and career resources to help both students and veterans move forward with confidence.

Growing Our Impact

At first, we focused on providing scholarships to high school seniors in New Hampshire and Vermont, giving them financial support and mentorship to pursue STEM careers. But we quickly realized we could do even more.

Supporting Veterans – We expanded to offer financial aid, career guidance, and partnerships with veteran service organizations to help them transition successfully.

Building Stronger Communities – We teamed up with businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders to ensure our efforts made the biggest impact possible—without duplicating existing support systems.

What started as a mission to help students and veterans succeed has grown into a movement—one that empowers futures, strengthens communities, and honors service in all its forms.

S&SCF has awarded numerous scholarships to area students since 2008.

Students must have demonstrated qualities of good citizenship and character and must submit a separate essay on a given topic surrounding technology. We rate each submission by the creativity and overall quality of the essay, extent of the student’s financial need, their involvement with extracurricular activities, and whether their grades reflect they are a conscientious student. For more information please contact kim.vacca4895@gmail.com.

2025 Jeff Sessions Student Scholarship Recipients are:

Total Veteran Funds Given:

$965K

Total Student Funds Given:

$1.1 million

Deadline for Submission:

Friday, April 12, 2024

Sentiments from Scholarship Recipients

We believe collaboration amplifies our efforts and exponentially expands our impact. Our partners are supporters, ambassadors, friends, beneficiaries, leaders: they are an inspiration for the kind of giving and dedication we work toward every day.

Community Partners