Fueling the Future - This We Defend

Fueling the Future: Why Your Support for This We Defend Matters Now More Than Ever

At This We Defend, we believe that Family is the foundation of the community and Small Businesses are at the heart of our economy.  We are committed to helping both become truly unstoppable by empowering entrepreneurs to lead, innovate, and thrive. With a bold, data-driven roadmap and a clear vision, we’re building a scalable, sustainable model to transform lives. We are inviting YOU to be part of this mission.

The Vision: Empowering 100+ Entrepreneurs

Our five-phase plan is designed to launch and scale an aspiring entrepreneur focused business accelerator. Over the next 24 months, we aim to:

Launch 100+ startups or help struggling small businesses

Deliver 50+ bootcamp-style training programs

Build a robust network of advisors, donors, and partners

Create a replicable model for long-term impact

The Funding Milestones

To bring this vision to life, we’ve mapped out two funding scenarios. Here’s a snapshot of our preferred path:

$2M by June 30, 2025 – To build infrastructure, hire core staff, and accelerate grant applications.

$5M by August 31, 2025 – To refine and test our framework, formalize partner network, and engage the first group of clients

$8M by October 31, 2025 – To activate operations, launch client bootcamps, and expand outreach.

The Impact: Measurable, Meaningful, and Scalable

With this funding, we will:

Launch 100+ new local businesses.

Create 500+ jobs through direct and indirect employment.

Generate more than $200M in local economic impact within the first 2 years.

Positively impact the families of entrepreneurs and their employees.

Build a self-sustaining ecosystem of mentorship, funding, innovation, and community development.

Why Now?

Every dollar you contribute accelerates our timeline. Early funding unlocks critical infrastructure, enables us to attract top talent, and positions us to secure larger grants and partnerships.

How You Can Help

Donate: Every contribution, large or small, fuels our mission.

Advocate: Share our posts/campaigns/website, like and follow our social media.

Join Us in Defending the Future

This isn’t just a startup. It’s a movement. A mission. A promise to those who want to make our economy stronger that we will stand with them as they build their next chapter.