About Us
Founded in 2024 by U.S. Army veteran and Tucson native SGT Bernie Colonna, Honor Charity was created to do what bureaucracy too often can’t: act fast, care deeply, and deliver real help to veterans when they need it most.
After facing the gaps in veteran support firsthand, Bernie made it his mission to be the bridge. To turn “thank you for your service” into action that feeds families, keeps lights on, and opens doors to education, careers, and healing. It all started at his kitchen table, helping a friend.
Our Mission
At Honor Charity, we’re on a mission to uplift veterans and their families across Tucson and Southern Arizona with immediate, no-questions-asked financial support for critical needs. Every public donation goes directly to rent relief, medical expenses, travel assistance, and other urgent essentials — ensuring stability when crisis strikes.
Our History
What began at Bernie’s kitchen table—awarding the first $100 emergency grant to a fellow veteran in need—has grown into a fully volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to serving Tucson and the Southern Arizona veteran community. Honor Charity is a 501(c)(3) founded by U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Bernie Colonna.
