We are building up America's communities
Through character-driven programming, veterans and families of the fallen do more than serve their nation. We empower them to strengthen it, to reshape it, to push our communities to be better versions of themselves.
Character Does Matter Program
Empowering Veterans & Families of the Fallen to Develop Character in the Next Generation of Colorado's Leaders
Character Does Matter (CDM) Mentors develop character and leadership skills in young adults. Grounded in the evidence-based field of Positive Psychology, they use a strengths-based approach to develop character traits in the next generation through a combination of informal discussions and activity-based learning.
Meet some of our Denver area Character Does Matter Mentors
US Marine Veteran, Father, Video Game Producer, Star Wars Fanatic, Youth Mentor since 2018
US Army Veteran, Brain Injury Specialist, Spartan Leadership Program Graduate, Youth Mentor since 2021
US Navy Veteran, Pool Table Aficionado, Youth Mentor since 2021
US Army Soldier, TMF Denver Chapter Leader, American Legion Vice Commander, Youth Mentor since 2019
US Marine Veteran, TMF Staff Member, Husband, Father, Spartan Leadership Program Graduate, Youth Mentor since 2018
We host many events throughout the Denver Metro Area to spread the mission of TMF. From Ruck For A Claus, collecting and donating toys to the Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital to the 9/11 Heros run, we host a variety of events for our Spartan Volunteers and community to get involved.