HeroBox started as a family's simple effort of supporting their Hero, Specialist Evan Housley; a son, brother and husband deployed to Iraq in late 2007. As they began to send him care packages, they immediately realized the need for a more customized solution that met the troops specific needs and wants.
In response, founder Ryan Housley launched a basic web page (HeroBox 1.0) on Memorial Day 2008 to field special requests from his brother and other soldiers. As word spread, the demand soon outweighed the supply and the little web page became so much more. In October 2008, Ryan left his corporate career to focus on HeroBox full-time. In December 2008, HeroBox was officially incorporated. And in May 2009, HeroBox became a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Mission
Our mission is to provide physical and moral support to every deployed service member while they are away from home defending our freedom.
Timeline / Milestones
MAY 2008
Herobox.org was
launched to support deployed soldiers.
DEC 2008
HeroBox
incorporated as a non-profit organization.
MAR 2009
HeroBox is honored with Senate Resolution 655
MAY 2009
HeroBox received
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
JUL 2009
HeroBox is recognized by 5 living U.S. Presidents at All-Star Game
AUG 2009
HeroBox launches proprietary web platform to support the troops
SEP 2009
HeroBox receives grant from Salesforce.com
NOV 2009
HeroBox receives grant from The Home Depot Foundation
DEC 2009
HeroBox receives grant from Google
FEB 2010
HeroBox's Facebook members surpass 3 Million
Notable Audio
HeroBox Founder Ryan Housley talks about the organization on "The Heart of Altanta", a radio show that spotlights community involvement.
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HeroBox Founder Ryan Housley was featured in a tribute to "All-Stars Among Us." The video is narrated by the five living U.S. Presidents. It was organized by People Magazine and MLB, and aired at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game.
