Sponsors
Sponsor the mission
Help Central Vermont teens train, grow, and keep going.
FUJI Sports is generously sponsoring most of the gear for our first students. Additional sponsors help Resilient Defense Institute grow beyond the first course by supporting a dedicated facility, fundraising activities, scholarships toward continued gym training, and the volunteers who make the program possible.
Current sponsor spotlight
Thank you, FUJI Sports
FUJI Sports is sponsoring most of the gear for the kids in the first Mentoring Through Martial Arts course, helping students step onto the mat prepared and proud.
Build the Space
Help us move from a garage room into a dedicated, safer, better-equipped youth training facility.
Fund the Next Step
Support fundraising activities, outreach, program materials, and the next girls-only course.
Scholarships After the Course
Help students continue training at local gyms after the six-week course ends, so progress does not stop.
Support Volunteers
Help cover the behind-the-scenes needs of the volunteers giving time, mentorship, planning, and care.
Why sponsorship matters
Every sponsor helps create a place where teens can be challenged, encouraged, and mentored in a positive environment. If you have youth training photos you want featured, upload them to this page and replace this section with your images.
Sponsor FAQ
What is FUJI Sports sponsoring?
FUJI Sports is sponsoring most of the gear for the kids in the first course, helping students begin with the equipment they need.
What do additional sponsors help pay for?
Additional sponsorship helps with a dedicated facility, fundraising activities, scholarships toward local gyms after the course, and volunteer support.
Can a sponsor help a student continue training after the course?
Yes. One of the goals is to create scholarship support so students can continue at local gyms after the six-week course ends.
Will sponsors be recognized publicly?
Yes, sponsors can be recognized on the website, social media, flyers, and course materials if they want public recognition.
Can a business sponsor the facility goal?
Yes. Facility sponsorship is one of the biggest needs as the program grows beyond the current garage-room setup.
Can someone support volunteers directly?
Yes. Sponsorship can help cover volunteer-related needs such as planning, materials, outreach, and program support.