About
Why we exist.
Veteran Trust Network was started by Andre Trinidad, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class, after his own move from 22 years of service into civilian life.
From the founder
A note from Andre.
When I left the Coast Guard, the resources were there. What I wanted was someone who had just done it: someone a couple of years ahead who could tell me what actually mattered.
This is my attempt to build that for the people coming out behind me. It starts with a person and a conversation, and it grows only as fast as it keeps working.
If you've made the move, I'd like you at the table. If you're about to, you won't be doing it alone.
Andre Trinidad
Founder · Retired, U.S. Coast Guard
Mission
What we're here to do.
Support service members from the year before they separate to the year after, with veteran guides, in-person gatherings and practical tools, so no one makes the move alone.
Plain facts
What's true today.
- Organization. Veteran Trust Network, a Florida nonprofit corporation. Tax-exempt status update in process.
- Donations. Not accepted yet. Our Florida charitable-solicitation registration comes first.
- Events. The first gathering is in planning. No date, venue or city is set.
- The Roadmap Tool. In development. Not available yet.
- Affiliation. Independent. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any military branch or government agency.