Volunteer Grants & Employer Support

Your Volunteer Hours Could Do Even More Good

When you volunteer with Brave Like Me, your time already helps create courage, comfort, and joy for children with Complex Medical Conditions. But some employers may help your service go even farther through volunteer grants, paid volunteer time, or other workplace giving programs.

Use the search tool below to see whether your employer offers volunteer incentives connected to your service.

Check Your Volunteer Grant Eligibility

Here's How It Works

Volunteer with Brave Like Me
Support a Brave Friends adventure, help pack Brayden’s Books, lend a hand at a fundraiser, or serve in another meaningful way.

Search your employer
Use the tool above to check for volunteer grants, paid volunteer time, or other workplace giving benefits.

Submit your request
If your employer offers a program, follow their process to request support tied to your volunteer hours.

One brave act can go even farther

Your volunteer time already matters. If your employer also gives because you served, that impact can help Brave Like Me reach even more children and families through books, adventures, pet reunions, and moments of joy when they are needed most.

Brave Like Me Foundation Information

If your employer asks for our organization details, you may need:

Organization Name: Brave Like Me Foundation

Website: bebrave.org

Tax ID / EIN: 92-1218185

Mailing Address: 516 Linn Street, Suite 717, Cincinnati, OH 45203

Contact Name: Prateeksha Alsi

Contact Email: volunteer@bebrave.org

Contact Phone: 513-204-9555

Other ways your employer may help

Your company may also offer:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a volunteer grant?
A volunteer grant is a donation some employers make to a nonprofit after an employee volunteers a certain number of hours.

What if I already volunteered?
You may still be able to submit your hours. Check your employer’s guidelines for details and deadlines.

Do all employers offer this?
No, but many do. Search your employer above to find out.

What volunteer opportunities may qualify?
That depends on your employer’s policy, but qualifying service may include events, book packing, volunteer shifts, and other approved Brave Like Me opportunities.

What is Volunteer Time Off (VTO)?
Volunteer Time Off, or VTO, is a benefit some employers offer that gives employees paid time to volunteer. It can make it easier to support organizations like Brave Like Me during the workday.

What is the difference between a volunteer grant and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)?
A volunteer grant is a donation an employer may make to a nonprofit after you volunteer. VTO gives employees paid time to volunteer. Some employers offer one, and some offer both.

What information do I need to submit a volunteer grant or VTO request?
Many employers ask for basic details like Brave Like Me Foundation’s name, website, EIN, and contact information. Some may also ask for the date you volunteered, the number of hours you served, and a short description of the opportunity.