Meet Our Team & Board
The people behind Believe With Me — honoring fallen heroes with gifts of honor and meaningful community, on behalf of a grateful nation.
“To provide hope and help to America’s Gold Star Families and inspire the next generation of grateful Americans.”
Through the Gold Star Christmas Project, we deliver joy to thousands with Santa sacks full of gifts to families of fallen heroes, easing their holiday season and offering ongoing support. Your company’s sponsorship of the Gold Star Gala directly funds these efforts, recognizing those lost in action, training, or service-related causes. Join us to make a lasting impact on Gold Star children and honor their heroes’ sacrifices.
Serving America’s Gold Star Families since 2015
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Believe With Me was originally founded as a high school student initiative to provide Christmas gifts to Gold Star children. Led by Lyette Reback, a Texan native living in South Florida, this operation has evolved from humbly hand-wrapping presents for 100 children to operating a Florida-based warehouse brimming with Santa sacks, resembling a “Southern” North Pole. With over 6,000 Gold Star Families served nation-wide, Believe With Me fundraises at the Gold Star Gala to give Christmas gifts to the children of fallen heroes in their care.
Our Team & Board
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A Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Believe With Me is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. We believe in being fully transparent about how donor dollars are used.
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