GRINGO’S & CAMP HOPE
For the past 8 years, Gringo’s & Jimmy Changas have been strong advocates and partners with the PTSD Foundation of America, Camp Hope. It began in 2014 when our Master Enchilada Roller, Russell Ybarra, was asked to join the Board of Directors for the organization. Given his deep appreciation and respect for our Veterans and all that they have experienced and sacrificed for our country, it was a no-brainer.
As Russell has said, “We are in the people business, we just happen to serve beans & rice.” — this partnership is about serving those who have served us and being another platform to help bring awareness about PTSD that affects our military men & women. Since 2014, Gringo’s & Jimmy Changas have supported Camp Hope through hosting events, funding housing, and building a gym on-site to creating a combination plate that is permanently on our menu with proceeds going directly to Camp Hope. All of this would not have been possible if it wasn’t for you, our loyal guest, so with a grateful heart and much appreciation, we want to say “THANK YOU!”
Camp Hope’s mission is to bring hope and healing to Veterans who are suffering from the effects of combat-related PTSD. They provide interim housing, peer-to-peer mentoring, both on an individual basis and in group settings with certified combat mentors.
Join us in supporting our Veterans through the month of June for PTSD Awareness Month.
If you are a Veteran in crisis or know a Veteran in crisis, please call 877.717.PTSD
PLATO SOLDADO
PLATO SOLDADO
Our Plato Soldado combination plate made up of all of Russell’s tex-mex favs — $2 from every plate sold is donated to Camp Hope.
Van Donation
VAN DONATION
Donated 2 refurbished catering vans to Camp Hope that were custom wrapped, by our partners Mountain Commercial Graphics.
Pull-Ups for a Purpose
PULL-UPS FOR A PURPOSE
Gringo’s and Jimmy Changas hosted Pull-Ups for a Purpose at the Jonathan Kim Gym, at Camp Hope, raising a total of $100,362 for veterans suffering from PTSD.
TTE Truck Wraps
TTE TRUCK WRAPS
Gringo’s & Jimmy Changas partnered with Texas TransEastern to have a few of their trailers wrapped in support of Camp Hope’s Awareness Campaign
Home for Heroes
HOME FOR HEROES
“Russell Ybarra’s Home for Heroes” – allowing for extra housing for veterans & their families to stay on the premises, at no cost, while going through the program. In May 2015, the Ground Breaking Ceremony raised $100,000 for Camp Hope.
Rockin' Summer Concerts
Rockin' Summer Concerts
Gringo’s & Jimmy Changas sponsored a concert series featuring 4 bands — 100% of ticket proceeds benefit Camp Hope raising $207,598 for veterans suffering from PTSD.