We’re Partnering with Veterans in Need Project: Crossroads Gun Show & Beyond
By Matt Harvey, Little 6 Industries | Published: April 2026 | 8 min read
🇺🇸 Join us April 25-26: LitTLE 6 Industries will be at the Crossroads of the West Gun Show in Phoenix with Veterans in Need Project. Every shirt, sticker, and laser-engraved piece sold puts money directly into veteran hands. Come see us at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
Why We’re Partnering with Veterans in Need Project
I spent 25 years in the Arizona Army National Guard. I retired as a Major. I know the veteran community.
Consequently, I also know the gap between “veteran support” that sounds good and veteran support that actually helps.
Too many veteran organizations are heavy on overhead and light on impact. Money goes to salaries, marketing, and administrative costs. By the time a veteran sees any help, the $100 donation turned into $12 of actual assistance.
Veterans in Need Project is different. 100% volunteer-run. Zero overhead. Every dollar goes directly to veterans.
That’s why we’re partnering with them.
What Is Veterans in Need Project?
Veterans in Need Project (VINP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based right here in Maricopa, Arizona.
Founded by local high school students. Run entirely by volunteers. Zero paid staff.
What They Do
VINP provides micro-grants to Arizona veterans facing immediate financial hardship.
Not months-long applications. Not bureaucracy. Not “we’ll get back to you.”
Micro-grants mean:
- Gas money to get to work this week
- Diapers for a new baby
- Emergency utility bill to keep the lights on
- Groceries when the bank account hits zero
- Car repair to get to job interviews
Small amounts. Immediate impact. Real help when it’s needed most.
The 100% Volunteer Model
Every person involved with VINP is a volunteer. No one takes a salary. No one takes administrative fees.
When you donate $100 to VINP, a veteran receives $100. Not $88 after overhead. Not $65 after salaries. All of it.
Moreover, VINP focuses on Arizona veterans exclusively. Your donation helps veterans in your community. Not scattered across the country. Right here.
Learn More About VINP
Website: veteransinneedproject.org
Based in Maricopa, Arizona | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
How Our Partnership Works
We’re not just writing a check and slapping a logo on our website. We’re building something sustainable.
Every Purchase Supports Veterans
Military Heritage Collection Products:
- $1 from every sticker sold → Veterans in Need Project
- $5 from every shirt sold → Veterans in Need Project
- $5 from every laser-engraved piece sold → Veterans in Need Project
This isn’t a limited-time promotion. This is how we’re operating from now on. Every Military Heritage product puts money directly into veteran hands.
Transparent Impact Reporting
We’ll report quarterly on how much we’ve raised and donated to VINP. No vague “we support veterans” messaging. Actual numbers.
You buy a shirt. VINP gets $5. A veteran in need gets help. Simple.
Joint Events & Awareness
We’re attending events together. Starting with Crossroads of the West Gun Show in Phoenix this month. More events planned throughout the year.
Every event gives us a chance to tell more people about VINP. More awareness = more donations = more veterans helped.
Join Us at Crossroads of the West Gun Show
Crossroads of the West Gun Show
📍 Arizona State Fairgrounds Coliseum
1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007
🗓 April 25-26, 2026
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What We’re Bringing to the Show
🔥 Live DTF Shirt Pressing
We’re bringing our heat press. You pick the design. We press it on a shirt right there at the booth. Watch the entire process. Walk away with a custom Military Heritage Collection shirt in minutes.
🏷️ Military Heritage Stickers
Die-cut vinyl stickers featuring military humor designs from our 250th Anniversary Collection. Weather-resistant. Permanent adhesive. $4 each, $1 goes to VINP.
🎖️ Laser-Engraved Guidons
Viking-inspired laser-engraved wall art on cherry veneer. Vegvisir (Viking compass), Valknut (warrior knot), and Valkyrie designs. 14.5″ × 9″ pieces. $35 each, $5 goes to VINP.
Every Purchase = Direct Veteran Support
Buy a $4 sticker → VINP gets $1
Buy a $30 shirt → VINP gets $5
Buy a $35 laser guidon → VINP gets $5
100% of that money goes to Arizona veterans in immediate need.
For Vendors & Shop Owners
If you’re a vendor, shop owner, or decorator attending the show, stop by our booth.
We wholesale DTF transfers, stickers, banners, and custom merchandise. 48-72 hour turnaround from our Maricopa facility. No minimums. SDVOSB certified.
Scan the QR code at our booth for an instant quote. Or just introduce yourself. We’d love to talk shop.
Why Veteran-to-Veteran Support Matters
I’m a veteran. LitTLE 6 Industries is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Consequently, supporting other veterans isn’t a marketing strategy. It’s personal.
The Reality of Veteran Financial Hardship
Veteran unemployment is lower than the national average. That’s good news.
However, many veterans live paycheck to paycheck. One emergency wipes out savings. One unexpected expense creates a crisis.
Common veteran financial emergencies:
- Car breaks down, can’t get to work
- Medical bill from VA delay or gap in coverage
- Utility shutoff notice while waiting for disability claim
- Housing deposit needed for family relocation
- Childcare costs during job transition
These aren’t “handout” situations. These are temporary setbacks for people actively working to support themselves and their families.
Why Micro-Grants Work
Big nonprofits focus on big programs. Housing. Job training. Long-term support.
Those programs matter. However, they don’t help when a veteran needs $150 for gas money this week to keep their job.
VINP fills that gap. Small amounts. Fast turnaround. No red tape.
Moreover, micro-grants prevent bigger problems. $150 for gas today prevents job loss tomorrow. $200 for utilities prevents eviction next month.
Prevention is cheaper than crisis intervention. VINP understands this.
How You Can Support Arizona Veterans
1. Come See Us at Crossroads (April 25-26)
Buy a sticker. Buy a shirt. Say hi. Every purchase supports VINP.
2. Buy Military Heritage Collection Products
Available online at transfers42.com and little6llc.com
Every Military Heritage product purchase includes a donation to VINP.
3. Donate Directly to VINP
Visit veteransinneedproject.org to donate directly
100% of your donation goes to Arizona veterans. Zero overhead. Zero administrative fees.
4. Spread the Word
Share VINP’s mission with other veteran supporters. The more people know about VINP, the more veterans they can help.
See You at Crossroads
April 25-26, 2026
Arizona State Fairgrounds Coliseum · Phoenix, AZ
Saturday 9AM-5PM · Sunday 9AM-3PM
LitTLE 6 Industries + Veterans in Need Project
Every purchase supports Arizona veterans
The Bottom Line
We’re in business to serve. Service to customers. Service to community. Service to veterans.
Veterans in Need Project embodies the best of veteran support. Zero bureaucracy. Zero overhead. 100% impact.
This partnership isn’t charity. It’s veterans helping veterans. The way it should be.
LitTLE 6 Industries
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Partnering with Veterans in Need Project
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The brand behind the brand.
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About the Author
Matt Harvey is the owner of LitTLE 6 Industries. It’s a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in Maricopa, Arizona. After serving 25 years in the Arizona Army National Guard and retiring as a Major, Matt founded LitTLE 6 with his wife Lindsay. They are proud to partner with Veterans in Need Project to support Arizona veterans in immediate financial need. Learn more at little6llc.com and transfers42.com.