About
Our Mission
The mission of Veterans Mobility Projects is to support veterans with physical disabilities, causing issues with mobility, in combination with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Veterans Mobility Projects envisions a world where veterans have the resources and support to reenter society as productive members of their community and become the best versions of themselves, both physically and mentally.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide veterans, who require the use of therapeutic equipment for mobility, with the necessary equipment and tools to enhance their lives. All therapeutic equipment of any nature is given at no cost to the veterans. We offer athletic programs and events to keep our deserving veterans strong, happy and healthy. Our organization also works to assist disabled veterans, including homeless veterans, in transitioning to a healthy, civilian life, to acquire permanent residence and to become a part of their community.
Veterans Mobility Projects is committed to improving the quality of life of veterans and their families.
Veterans Mobility Projects is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
EIN: 82-4931512
Board of Directors
Gerald Chase
Chairman
Gerald Chase, a Korean War army veteran, began his successful career in professional and business ventures as a certified public accountant, then became president of a public company until retirement. Once retired, he brought his knowledge and experience as a consultant for small businesses. Utilizing his business background, he determined that the most efficient way to help veterans is to gather an umbrella of quality organizations offering services that would benefit those in need and offer his guidance to improve their outreach programs.
In 1992, he established Cloverlane Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for children, Veterans and animals, by providing programs and guidance to assist those most vulnerable. He formed a division within Cloverlane Foundation, Maneuvering Veterans Forward, to service the needs of Veterans. In 2018, he formed Veterans Mobility Projects and in 2019 he created Warrior Veterans Adaptive Sports Club.
Gerald, through Cloverlane Foundation and other 501(c)(3) organizations, intends to continue servicing the San Jacinto/Hemet Area for years to come.
President
Elaine Price is a CPA and has developed a boutique tax practice that provides financial management services to small entrepreneurs. She earned her bachelor’s degree at California State University Fullerton and a master in Business Taxation at the University of Southern California. Elaine has been active in many civic and charitable organizations and has served in various board positions.
Board of Govenors
Mike Wofford
Ambassador for Community Affairs
Mike Wofford aka “ScooterMike” is associated with Empire Mobility. He attended Rio Hondo College and became a Journeyman and a Heavy-Duty Equipment Repairman. He attends 412 Church in San Jacinto; He is a member of The San Jacinto Lions Club and At Post 53 in Hemet he sits on The Executive Board of The Sons of The American Legion. He is also on The Board of Directors of The Greater San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. He is heavily involved with Veteran Non-Profit Organizations Such as, Cloverlane Foundation, Maneuvering Veterans Forward and Veterans Mobility Projects. He is on the Board of Governors of Cloverlane Foundation.
Chris Davidson
Ambassador for Public Relations
Chris Davidson has worked in the publishing industry for over 35 years. After publishing a variety of consumer magazine titles owned by Beverly Hills, CA-based LFP Inc., Chris launched his own print magazine; Performance Boats Magazine. The domain and internet operation of the business were sold to Vertical Scope, Inc which owns 150 forums and websites. He then founded the Elvis-A-Rama Museum, which was purchased by CKX, a publicly traded company. He then developed Speedboat Magazine to continue in publishing.
Chris has been in PR and marketing his entire career. Being the Editor-in-Chief of more than 10 print titles for more than 3 decades with clients included in the Fortune 500 have enabled him to negotiate his way through a variety of business situations. Writing articles about several of his interests has provided tens of thousands of his readers to relate to his passions in and around his fields of interest. Publishing and marketing these ideas as well as operating other business entities have provided him a wide berth of applicable knowledge that he continues to apply to his relationship with Veterans Mobility Projects.
Ambassador for Medical Issues
Dr. Ananda is a graduate of Thanjavur Medical College, University of Madras, India. She completed a year of her internship at the Thanjavur Medical College Hospital before moving to the United States. She completed a three-year residency in neurology and four years of clinical fellowship in neurology and pharmacology at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Since 1981, Dr. Ananda has been in private practice, specializing in neurology in the Simi Valley/Westlake Village region of California, with privileges at several hospitals. She is currently on the faculty of neurology at USC Medical School in Los Angeles.
Jaculin R. Peterson
Ambassador for Warrior Veterans Adaptive Sports Club/at Large
Jackie Peterson served in the Navy for 20 years and retired in 2009 as a Yeoman Chief Petty Officer (Surface Warfare). Her various duty stations included deployments on USS CAPE COD (AD 42) and USS TARAWA (LHA 1); working with the Naval Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) and SEALs at Special Boat Team TWELVE; Staff Duty at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE, and three training commands. Before joining the Navy, she graduated from broadcasting school and Chiropractic Technician school. Jackie grew up in North Dakota on a farm and has lived in California since 1989. She moved to Hemet in 2012 and is involved in several volunteer groups in her Four Seasons community. Since 2018 she has co-chaired a holiday drive for the residents of Veterans Village March Air Reserve Base. She is also an active member of American Legion Hemet Post 53.
Ronnie Imel
Ambassador for Military Affairs
Ronnie Imel is a decorated Vietnam veteran, serving as an Army Ranger, inducted into the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame. During his service, he conducted long range combat missions. He had a successful career in automobile dealerships for 25 years before retiring. Upon his retirement he turned his focus into helping fellow Rangers and combat Veterans with getting their healthcare and filing their combat related disability claims. His efforts led to the creation of Veterans Paying It Forward, a public charity. Ronnie has received many local and national awards as a result of his diligent work with Veterans.
Affiliates
Because many of our Veterans are in need of multiple services, Veterans Mobility Projects is proud to support similar establishments that perform outstanding work.
Cloverlane Foundation – Cloverlane Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for veterans, children and animals by providing programs and guidance to assist those most vulnerable.
Empire Mobility – Empire Mobility buys, sells, and repairs all makes and models of mobility and recreational scooters, power chairs, and golf carts. They are dedicated to helping veterans stay active and independent.
The American Legion Post 53 – The American Legion is the largest and one of the most well-known organizations dedicated to upholding traditional values for our honored veterans. They have been successfully assisting veterans since 1919.
Veterans Paying it Forward – Veterans Paying It Forward acts as an advocate for veterans to help them receive earned, proper benefits from the Veterans Administration.
Community Pantry – Valley Community Pantry has the sole purpose of providing emergency food and shelter to residents in need. They help low income families and those who are jobless or underemployed.
Ananda Foundation – Ananda Foundation’s mission is to alleviate suffering, especially in poorer communities. They provide access to health service and educational opportunities in order to fulfill basic human rights.
Pierce Family Foundation – PierceFootwear created and patented a new category of performance footwear designed to be adaptive to the foot, its users’ needs and assisting those with mobility and dexterity issues that have difficulty getting in/out of footwear. The mission of Pierce Family Foundation is to empower and support individuals striving for better health and wellness by providing them with adaptive, athletic shoes.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.