Our Story
Jess W. Rousey 1933 - 2020
The Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation, Inc., founded in 2021 by Samantha Rousey Glass, stands as a heartfelt tribute to her father. The foundation was created as a lasting legacy, reflecting the light of love, remembrance, and hope that can overcome the darkness of grief. Moved by the desire to honor her father—her biggest hero— she established this nonprofit organization to keep his memory alive. Through this foundation, we also demonstrate a deep commitment to supporting local first responder heroes, ensuring that their sacrifices are recognized and celebrated.
Our Vision
At the Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation, a key part of our mission is to identify and address the needs of our local heroes and the agencies that support them. Since our inception in 2021, we are proud to have expanded our reach from serving just one county to now supporting multiple agencies throughout counties in the greater northwest Georgia area.
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As we continue to grow, our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our heroes and their agencies remains steadfast. However, to expand our impact and serve even more heroes, we need your support. Please consider becoming a sponsor or donor. The Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible as permitted under IRS Section 170. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the heroes who serve our communities.
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Our Team
Our organization is comprised of an amazing team of individuals all of whom work on a strictly volunteer basis.
Our board of directors is the managing arm of our foundation and is made up of both public safety and private citizens who are dedicated to many areas of responsibility including internal operations and event organization. While our advisory board consists of advisors from several of the agencies we serve. These advisors provide input and help us to better understand and identify where needs are and how we can fulfill our mission of assisting and supporting our heroes and their agencies.
Our ambassador team are individuals who have made a commitment to assist with volunteer responsibilities while representing our foundation within the communities we serve.
Volunteers can sign up to either assist the organization on a full-time basis and/or by the event. If you are interested in joining us you can find more information below.
The Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation was honored to be named as Paulding County's Nonprofit of the Year by members of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce in 2024.