About the Foundation
Built on Service. Grounded in Grace.
The Armor of Grace Charitable Foundation was established a with a clear and abiding purpose: to serve, support, and honor the military community.
Our Mission
Serving the Military Community with Purpose
The Armor of Grace Charitable Foundation exists to support veterans, active-duty service members, deployed military personnel, and military families through practical assistance, outreach, essential resources, donation drives, care packages, and community partnerships.
We believe that those who have given so much in service to others deserve to be met with the same commitment, care, and respect. Our work is guided by four enduring principles: integrity, esteem, dignity, and grace.
“Where gratitude becomes action, and appreciation becomes meaningful support.”
Our Values
The Principles That Guide Us
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do — from how we steward resources to how we engage with the communities we serve.
Esteem
We hold every veteran, service member, and military family in the highest regard. Their sacrifices are not abstract to us — they are the reason we exist.
Dignity
Every person we serve is met with respect and care. We are committed to providing support in ways that honor the humanity and strength of those we assist.
Grace
We approach our mission with compassion, humility, and a spirit of generosity — extending grace to those in need and to one another as we build this community together.
Who We Serve
Our Community
The Armor of Grace Charitable Foundation serves a broad and vital community:
Veterans
Those who have completed their service and continue to carry its weight — we stand with them in the chapters that follow.
Active-Duty Service Members
Men and women currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, wherever that service takes them.
Deployed Military Personnel
Service members deployed away from home, for whom a care package or a message of support can mean everything.
Military Families
The spouses, children, and loved ones who serve alongside their service member — often quietly, always faithfully.
Our Founder
A Message from Our Founder
The Armor of Grace Charitable Foundation was established with a clear purpose: to provide meaningful support to veterans, service members, and the families whose lives are shaped by military service. Military life can bring challenges that extend far beyond the uniform. Our goal is to meet those needs through practical assistance, thoughtful outreach, and initiatives designed to strengthen the military community. Whether responding to an unexpected hardship, supporting those serving away from home, or building partnerships that expand access to resources, our work is centered on showing up in ways that are useful, respectful, and responsive.
Jewelle Otto
Founder & President | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Moving the Mission Forward
The Armor of Grace Charitable Foundation is rooted in service, strengthened by community, and committed to creating lasting impact across the military community. We invite you to be part of that mission—as a volunteer, donor, partner, or simply as someone who believes in honoring and supporting our military community.