About us
Dedicated to serving those who serve at home.
The Hero Kids Foundation's aim is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to promote and support Military & First Responders children, together with the whole family, utilizing animal-assisted therapies along with nature based activities. We strive on building hope, confidence, and self-worth.
Hero Kids Foundation is dedicated to serving those who serve at home & enriching families to connect, restore, and thrive.
Executive Leadership
John Raniowski
Founder
King of the Castle
Kreg Vaughné
Executive Director
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Kreg has a Bachelors in Liberal Arts
and MA in Non Profit Business. He brings to HKF over 30 years’ experience in
the Non-profit industry including being the founder and CEO of Global Care
Initiatives, an international Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief organization,
2004-2013. Kreg has been married for 37 years and has 2 sons who are both
involved in international business.
A Favorite quote; “ I know that I am not able to do all the good that the world
needs, but I am certain the world needs all the good that I can do.”
Team
BARBARA FORD
Equine Program Manager
LAUREN WINDHAM
Social Media Manager
SHANE RODDY
Director of IT Infrastructure
FAITH VAUGHNÉ
Executive Assistant
Board members
Barbara Shurtleff
President of the Board
Kim Painter
Treasurer
Eric Storch
Vice President
Chris Toppings
Board member