Our Mission
WE, THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT, have adopted the Mission of Honoring and Empowering those who have served by being the shock and awe when combating the silent and deadly enemy of our veterans and first responders, the enemy that leaves mortal and invisible wounds.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to provide a community and network of support, with the necessary tools, insights, and resources to aid in the rehabilitation of veteran and current service members and civil servants to go through a recovery process and transition into real-world opportunities and situations.
WE want to help provide more fulfilling life memories and experiences by providing resources and facilities that will show an appreciation for the sacrifices and service these members have already provided to our country and community. Adding to their memories and experiences for the main purpose as they have sacrificed their livelihood to promote the life securities and freedoms we all share as Americans.
Our Core Values
THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT stands for those who stood up for our country.
Our vision and purpose is clear…
- Aiding those who sacrificed for us
- Supporting the families of civil servants
- Healing the traumas of service
- Sharing the burdens of our community
- Creating opportunities for Patriots
The culture and the core of THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT mimic and reflects OUR commitment to service.
Our Practices
Our organization will utilize social media to recruit members to participate as service providers and as service consumers. WE will recruit from within, meaning those who have utilized our facilities, to help support and run our efforts.
To maximize our impact on current efforts, we may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c)3 section of the internal revenue code and are operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.
Wounded soldiers of combat and their families are a major concern of ours. We also feel that members of the fire services, emergency medical providers and police agencies will also benefit from our services.
WE also hold the discretion as an organization to visit those parameters on an individual basis and also provide resources and facilities to those WE deem “friends” of the organization. These friends will be known as Supporting PATRIOTS, as WE know and understand that not everyone is built and designed to run into burning buildings or into the line of fire, but they are willing to support the ones that do. We legitimately “support” anyone that shows commitment and effort to our MISSION.
ARE GENUINELY COMMITTED TO SERVICE.
Our goal is to listen, serve, and care for those who have already committed a part or all of their lives to the service of mankind. WE feel that building a relationship to understand our matrix of support is essential at all levels of our organization. From our veterans and Patriots, to our employees, partners, shareholders and entrepreneurs. WE want to be able to take care of them all with the respect and dignity they deserve.
ARE TRUST
TRUST is the truest asset that WE have. If WE can not be TRUSTED, our organization has failed its mission. Yes, WE understand that this has to be earned and that is what WE are striving for. WE are working with the rarest of all commodities of the human World… heroes, survivors, those committed to servitude. They deserve the best for what they have done and WE aim to give them that.
Our goal is to be above reproach and be open to have “that conversation.” WE will be transparent on all occasions, especially when WE get it wrong. The theme of being genuine and authentic will be found in all of our approaches. WE will serve as many as we can, with the most pure and positive intention. There is no room for an ego. WE are counting on a mature, accepting, well rounded approach that counts on the sum of the whole. WE have to work together to meet the unique needs of all of our survivors. Humility is an essential component to meeting those needs and being able to collaboratively serve others and reach a pinnacle of our mission.
ARE THE ONES DOING THIS
THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT’s purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, provide aid, relief and resources to civil servants injured, misplaced and/or in need of support, due to the service they have provided to their country and communities.
WE will provide support by fundraising for the purpose of building or buying facilities that will accommodate training, education, rehabilitation, recreation and creating life experiences along with memories away from the everyday grind of life.
WE will provide work opportunities for former service members depending upon their financial needs and accommodate those vocational opportunities via the individual’s social, mental and physical needs.
The biggest function of the organization is to create a network of resources to accommodate the needs of our community service members and to liaison all resources available to these members in need, using volunteers that were previous service members and others willing to volunteer and give back.
This is as grassroots as it gets and it is about the “WE”…”We the People…”
WE own it and it is ours. Nothing happens without the involvement of WE and the organization recognizes that and makes sure that it is known.
WILL WIN TOGETHER
Our leadership model is simple: care about people and the cause. When leadership comes from a place of care, WE all thrive.
ARE COMMITTED TO LEARNING
WE believe knowledge is a foundation to understanding and it is essential to be a driving force of the organization. If WE stop learning, WE stop growing and there is too much at stake to give up now or ever. Our programs include sending out ambassadors to raise social consciousness about the cause on a local and national level.
WE will hold fundraising events in order to provide immediate relief and assistance to those suffering physical, mental and emotional distress regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion, as long as they have been or are willing to be proactively involved in community outreach or service.
Our Mission
WE, THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT, have adopted the Mission of Honoring and Empowering those who have served by being the shock and awe when combating the silent and deadly enemy of our veterans and first responders, the enemy that leaves mortal and invisible wounds.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to provide a community and network of support, with the necessary tools, insights, and resources to aid in the rehabilitation of veteran and current service members and civil servants to go through a recovery process and transition into real-world opportunities and situations.
WE want to help provide more fulfilling life memories and experiences by providing resources and facilities that will show an appreciation for the sacrifices and service these members have already provided to our country and community. Adding to their memories and experiences for the main purpose as they have sacrificed their livelihood to promote the life securities and freedoms we all share as Americans.
Our Core Values
THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT stands for those who stood up for our country.
Our vision and purpose is clear…
- Aiding those who sacrificed for us
- Supporting the families of civil servants
- Healing the traumas of service
- Sharing the burdens of our community
- Creating opportunities for Patriots
The culture and the core of THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT mimic and reflects OUR commitment to service.
Our Practices
Our organization will utilize social media to recruit members to participate as service providers and as service consumers. WE will recruit from within, meaning those who have utilized our facilities, to help support and run our efforts.
To maximize our impact on current efforts, we may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c)3 section of the internal revenue code and are operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.
Wounded soldiers of combat and their families are a major concern of ours. We also feel that members of the fire services, emergency medical providers and police agencies will also benefit from our services.
WE also hold the discretion as an organization to visit those parameters on an individual basis and also provide resources and facilities to those WE deem “friends” of the organization. These friends will be known as Supporting PATRIOTS, as WE know and understand that not everyone is built and designed to run into burning buildings or into the line of fire, but they are willing to support the ones that do. We legitimately “support” anyone that shows commitment and effort to our MISSION.
ARE GENUINELY COMMITTED TO SERVICE.
Our goal is to listen, serve, and care for those who have already committed a part or all of their lives to the service of mankind. WE feel that building a relationship to understand our matrix of support is essential at all levels of our organization. From our veterans and Patriots, to our employees, partners, shareholders and entrepreneurs. WE want to be able to take care of them all with the respect and dignity they deserve.
ARE TRUST
TRUST is the truest asset that WE have. If WE can not be TRUSTED, our organization has failed its mission. Yes, WE understand that this has to be earned and that is what WE are striving for. WE are working with the rarest of all commodities of the human World… heroes, survivors, those committed to servitude. They deserve the best for what they have done and WE aim to give them that.
Our goal is to be above reproach and be open to have “that conversation.” WE will be transparent on all occasions, especially when WE get it wrong. The theme of being genuine and authentic will be found in all of our approaches. WE will serve as many as we can, with the most pure and positive intention. There is no room for an ego. WE are counting on a mature, accepting, well rounded approach that counts on the sum of the whole. WE have to work together to meet the unique needs of all of our survivors. Humility is an essential component to meeting those needs and being able to collaboratively serve others and reach a pinnacle of our mission.
ARE THE ONES DOING THIS
THE PEOPLE’S PATRIOT PROJECT’s purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, provide aid, relief and resources to civil servants injured, misplaced and/or in need of support, due to the service they have provided to their country and communities.
WE will provide support by fundraising for the purpose of building or buying facilities that will accommodate training, education, rehabilitation, recreation and creating life experiences along with memories away from the everyday grind of life.
WE will provide work opportunities for former service members depending upon their financial needs and accommodate those vocational opportunities via the individual’s social, mental and physical needs.
The biggest function of the organization is to create a network of resources to accommodate the needs of our community service members and to liaison all resources available to these members in need, using volunteers that were previous service members and others willing to volunteer and give back.
This is as grassroots as it gets and it is about the “WE”…”We the People…”
WE own it and it is ours. Nothing happens without the involvement of WE and the organization recognizes that and makes sure that it is known.
WILL WIN TOGETHER
Our leadership model is simple: care about people and the cause. When leadership comes from a place of care, WE all thrive.
ARE COMMITTED TO LEARNING
WE believe knowledge is a foundation to understanding and it is essential to be a driving force of the organization. If WE stop learning, WE stop growing and there is too much at stake to give up now or ever. Our programs include sending out ambassadors to raise social consciousness about the cause on a local and national level.
WE will hold fundraising events in order to provide immediate relief and assistance to those suffering physical, mental and emotional distress regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion, as long as they have been or are willing to be proactively involved in community outreach or service.
board of directors
Mark Petersen
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Andrea Eichmann
Andrea was born in Iowa and grew up in Southwestern Minnesota, the heart of Midwest Patriotism. She resides in Hastings, MN, with her husband and children. She has four wonderful boys and a beautiful daughter. There are in-laws and grandchildren, and her time is spent with all of them. Andrea has always been involved in working with children and volunteering. Besides staying home with her own children, there were quite often other kids who just kind of “lived” with the Eichmanns, staying because they enjoyed it there. With over 25 years of teaching youth and confirmation students in her church, she decided to become a teacher and currently teaches seventh and eighth-grade students in Language Arts.
After meeting Founder Mark Petersen and hearing about his project, Andrea found his vision and goals very appealing and attainable. She decided to offer help and support for the cause and has grown to be one of the spearheads of the growth and dynamic planning that has gone into getting the program on its feet.
Andrea is thrilled to be working with a team of the most supportive and striving people imaginable, and to be part of making the mission and vision of supporting veterans, active duty service members and first responder personnel a successful endeavor.
Lauren Iozzio
As a proud dependent of a U.S. veteran, Lauren has built her life and career around service, education, and empowerment. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Social Justice and Criminology from Delta State University, where she developed a strong passion for understanding how culture, trauma, and systemic barriers shape people’s lives.
Her work centers on teaching, mentorship, and leadership development. She spent five years as a K–8 teacher on the Pine Ridge Reservation supporting Indigenous youth, serves as an undergraduate professor at Delta State University guiding students through complex social justice issues, and works as a Peer Support Specialist with Military OneSource, helping veterans, active-duty service members, and their families rediscover purpose and navigate life transitions.
She also serves as Financial Officer for The People’s Patriot Project and leads the newsletter, supporting programs that promote mental health, resilience, and empowerment for military service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Grounded in lifelong learning and personal growth, her mission is to honor and uplift those who have served—encouraging others to show up for themselves so they can show up for others.
Catherine Gauthier
Born and raised in Minnesota, Catherine grew up in a family grounded in volunteering and giving back. That spirit made it easy for her to dive in when she met Mark and Wep3, where she now supports social media, communications, and events. With deep family ties to military service — including a grandfather who served in WWII and an uncle who served in the Navy, both laid to rest at Fort Snelling in St. Paul — she carries a strong sense of patriot pride and a commitment to honoring those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
Professionally, Catherine works full‑time as a Cybersecurity Healthcare Project Manager, coordinating the efforts of “the actual smart people,” as she likes to put it. Outside of work, she’s passionate about food (both cooking and eating), does spray‑paint art, and the occasional furniture‑refurbishing project. She’s also completely obsessed with golf. If you show her a photo of your dog or cat, or offer a putting tip, you’ve made a lifelong friend.