Our Journey Begins Here
Explore Our Story
The Foxhole Project was born from a simple truth: healing happens together.
Too many veterans return home only to feel more isolated than ever. We’ve felt that loneliness—the silence after the storm, the loss of purpose, the gap where connection used to be. So we built something different. What started as a few conversations around a campfire has grown into a mission-driven nonprofit rooted in the San Luis Valley. Our goal is to recreate the kind of trust and camaraderie we found in service—this time, under open skies, around shared meals, and through meaningful conversations in the dirt. We’re not here to fix anyone. We’re here to walk beside you. Just like in the foxhole.
Empowering Veterans Every Day
Veteran-Founded. Purpose-Driven.
The Foxhole Project was founded by a service-connected disabled U.S. Army veteran who knows firsthand what it means to feel disconnected after service. Built from lived experience and personal healing, our mission is to create spaces where veterans, service members, and their families can reconnect, find purpose, and grow—together. Through overland retreats, campfire circles, and hands-on skill-building, we offer a place where those who’ve worn the uniform can be seen, heard, and supported by peers who understand the weight of their journey.
Our Mission
To reconnect service members, veterans, and their families by fostering a strong, supportive community—through overland retreats, campfire circles, and skill-sharing—where they can rely on each other like battle buddies and share strength, stories, and purpose.
Our Vision
A connected veteran community where no one feels alone–where camaraderie is rekindled, healing is shared, and growth continues beyond service, across trails, campfires, and even rally points we create together.
Our Core Values
1. Camaraderie: We stand shoulder to shoulder, not above or apart.
We build bonds that reflect the foxhole mindset—mutual trust, shared strength, and having each other's six.
2. Growth Through Adversity: Struggle isn’t the end—it’s a place to begin again.
We believe in Post-Traumatic Growth. Veterans can heal, lead, and grow beyond trauma—together.
3. Purpose and Agency: Everyone has something to offer.
We empower veterans to reclaim their roles as leaders, mentors, and capable human beings with practical value.
4. Community-Led Healing: We heal best in circles, not silos.
We trust in peer support, shared stories, and connection—not top-down solutions or clinical barriers.
5. Integrity and Honor: We do what we say—and we own our impact.
We operate with transparency, accountability, and respect for those we serve.
6. Inclusion and Respect: Every service story is valid. Every voice matters.
We serve veterans of all branches, eras, backgrounds, and identities—because no one heals alone.
Team
Meet Our Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated individuals behind The Foxhole Project, working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of veterans. Our team combines passion, expertise, and a shared commitment to serving those who served our country.
Craig Rauwolf
Founder & President
Alex "Kam" Kamrud
Vice President
Anna Vargas
Secretary
Kenai Douglas
Treasurer
David Hargis
Board Member
Jayden Fischer
Board Member
Governance & Transparency
Serving our community starts with accountability.
At The Foxhole Project, we are committed to building trust through clear communication, sound leadership, and open access to the documents and decisions that shape our mission.
This section is here so that veterans, donors, and community partners know exactly who we are, how we’re structured, and how decisions are made.
Organizational Bylaws
Our bylaws are the foundational document that outlines how The Foxhole Project is governed and operated. They ensure we stay focused, fair, and accountable — not just to our mission, but to the community we serve.
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan outlines our vision for impact, growth, and sustainability over the next 3 years. It defines our key focus areas, organizational goals, and the steps we're taking to better serve Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
This document is a living roadmap - grounded in the needs of our community and guided by our values of trust, connection, and post-traumatic growth.
Board of Directors
You can meet our leadership team above in the “Meet Our Team” section, but here we share more about how the board operates, how often it meets, and how to get involved.
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Board Meeting Schedule:
We currently hold board meetings monthly on the second Fridays @ 0900hrs MST. These meetings are focused on decision-making, planning, and ensuring The Foxhole Project stays aligned with its mission and values. Join us on YouTube to access board meetings and updates.
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Meeting Minutes:
We believe in transparency. Past meeting summaries will be posted below when available.
Public Documents
For donors, volunteers, and anyone interested in our operations, we’ll continue to update this space with key nonprofit documents:
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EIN: 33-4711454
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IRS Determination Letter (coming soon)
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Annual Reports (coming May 2026)
If you have questions about our structure, decision-making process, or want to connect with our board directly, reach out here.