Join the Mission.
Two major capital projects. A farm full of volunteer opportunities. And more ways to help than you might expect.
Working at the farm counts toward required service for many programs. Contact us before your visit and we will provide documentation.
AI-generated vision rendering. The St. James Peace Ground at CharlieMike Farm, Liberty, North Carolina.
Our equine therapy program has been running from an open-air round pen for nearly four years. Rain, heat, and cold have forced us to cancel sessions, turn people away, and leave healing on the table. We are changing that.
The St. James Peace Ground will be a covered, open-sided rectangular structure approximately 65 feet by 80 feet with a 14-foot eave height. It will permanently shelter our existing 60-foot round pen and create a covered gathering space for veterans, first responders, and their families. Sessions will run in any weather, any season.
A generous anonymous donor has made a transformative lead gift toward the structural cover. That gift has launched this project. We are now seeking additional partners to complete the structure and bring the full vision to life. Every giving opportunity below carries a permanent naming right.
Rustic timber bleacher seating inside the structure with hardwired string lights overhead. A place for families, fellow veterans, and visitors to witness the work.
Name this space in honor of someone you love.
Heavy timber entry gate with custom navy and gold signage. The first thing every veteran and first responder sees when they arrive.
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Native North Carolina wildflowers, lavender, and ornamental grasses lining the gravel approach path with hardwired lighting throughout.
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Hardwired overhead lighting on the roof structure, hardwired path lighting, and string lights enabling year-round and evening programming.
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AI-generated vision rendering. The St. James Peace Ground in context with CharlieMike Farm.
AI-generated vision rendering. The Battle Buddies Kennel Facility at CharlieMike Farm, Liberty, North Carolina.
Charlie Mike rescues dogs from shelters, trains them to a therapy companion level, and places them free of charge with veterans and first responders. We call them Battle Buddies. Each placement saves two lives: one dog and one veteran or first responder.
We have completed over 51 placements in three years operating without a dedicated facility. A purpose-built kennel would allow us to grow the program, house more dogs during training, support disaster relief storage, and give every dog the environment it deserves.
10 climate-controlled indoor kennels with raised beds, ventilation, and individual access to outdoor runs. A calm, clean, safe environment for every dog during training.
Name this space in honor of a veteran, dog, or loved one.
10 outdoor runs with direct indoor access. Dogs move freely between inside and outside. Built for enrichment, exercise, and healthy development.
Name this space in honor of a veteran, dog, or loved one.
A dedicated covered training space for handlers and dogs to work together and prepare for placement with a veteran or first responder.
Name this space in honor of a veteran, dog, or loved one.
A dedicated grooming, veterinary check, and medical supply room. Keeps every dog healthy, clean, and mission-ready from intake to placement day.
Name this space in honor of a veteran, dog, or loved one.
AI-generated vision rendering. Battle Buddies Kennel Facility outdoor enrichment and dog run area.
There is always something to do at CharlieMike Farm. Whether you come alone, with a group, or with your company or organization, your time makes a direct difference. Groups of 5 to 20 are welcome. No experience required for most projects. Show up ready to work and we will take care of the rest.
We always need help keeping the property maintained. Zero-turn mowers and a tractor are on site. If you can run equipment, you are exactly who we need.
Clean kennels, crates, and igloos. Remove leaves and debris. Apply our dog-safe weed control mixture of vinegar, soap, and salt throughout the dog area.
The deck surrounding the Battle Buddies sleeping quarters needs seasonal pressure washing and staining. Materials are on site. Just bring the muscle.
Inspect fencing across the property. Remove branches and leaning trees that could damage fences, especially near the pasture by the creek after storms.
Redistribute and compact gravel along the farm driveway. Define edges around the roundabout and pathways. Tractor with grading attachment ideal.
The farm has approximately 15 garden beds available for adoption. Plant vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Keep or donate what you grow. Just leave care instructions between visits.
Mulch has been donated. We need hands to spread it and help maintain the landscaping around the headquarters building on an ongoing basis.
Install lighting on the barn, in the parking area, and on the American flag and roundabout flag poles. Licensed electricians especially welcome.
Help build and improve our obstacle and training course. Add tires, agility features, a stick library, and a ball station. Repurposed playground equipment is perfect here.
Charlie Mike is always growing. These are the bigger visions we are dreaming toward. Spaces and structures that would transform what this farm can do for veterans and first responders. Every one is a potential naming opportunity. If one of these speaks to you or your company, we would love to have that conversation.
RV hookups with small decks, tiny homes, or simple cabins where veterans coming from out of state can stay while participating in programs. A place to rest, heal, and stay connected to the mission for more than a single session.
Discuss a Naming OpportunityA small coffee shop and bakery at the farm where veterans can bake and sell products, local artists can display work, and visitors can connect with the mission. An extension of what The Commissary has built in Graham.
Discuss a Naming OpportunityA canopy of trees planted along the full length of the farm driveway, creating a welcoming arrival experience and adding natural beauty that will grow for generations. A living legacy gift.
Discuss a Naming OpportunityAdditional stalls, expanded storage, and improved facilities for our nine horses and growing equine therapy program. As we serve more veterans and first responders, we need more capacity for the animals that make the healing possible.
Discuss a Naming OpportunityWe are open. If you have a vision for something that could improve the farm, grow the mission, or help more veterans and first responders, reach out. Some of our best ideas have come from people who simply showed up and saw something we had not yet imagined.
You do not need to be in Liberty, North Carolina to make a difference for Charlie Mike. There are meaningful ways to support our mission from wherever you are, using the skills and connections you already have.
- Share our social media posts and help us reach new audiences
- Host a fundraising event like a golf tournament, gala, run, or walk
- Organize a dog-friendly 5K or fun run in your community
- Start a personal fundraising campaign on behalf of Charlie Mike
- Tell your network about us -- word of mouth is still the most powerful tool we have
- Help us research and identify grants we should be applying for
- Write or review grant applications if you have experience in that area
- Help with social media strategy, content creation, or photography
- Connect us with donors, sponsors, or companies that align with our mission
- Provide legal, accounting, marketing, or event planning expertise
- Foster a Battle Buddy dog while it is waiting for placement with a veteran
- Help us find events and expos where Charlie Mike should have a presence
- Connect veterans or first responders in your life with our programs
- Donate supplies, equipment, or materials from our wish list
Whether you have five minutes or fifty hours, a specific skill or just a willingness to help, we want to hear from you. Every person who connects with Charlie Mike becomes part of something bigger than themselves.
Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees, sometimes at 2:1 or 3:1. That means your gift to Charlie Mike could go two or three times as far at no additional cost to you.
Charlie Mike holds the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, which many corporate giving programs specifically require before approving a match. Download our info sheet and share it with your HR or benefits coordinator to get started.
Starting in 2026, standard deduction filers can claim a new above-the-line charitable deduction. No itemizing required. Your gift to Charlie Mike now reduces your tax bill regardless of how you file.