BlackPennies.com BlackPennies.com is a nonprofit platform operated by Theres Hope On The Horizon Inc, and offers a Carbon Removal and Storage Service. As a company dedicated to environmental sustainability, we aim to balance our commitment to the planet with support for Veterans and First Responders.
BattlesOfTheBranches.org Our second initiative, BattlesOfTheBranches.org, is a national platform for organizing nonprofit Big Bass Jackpot Tournaments across the country. Utilizing the natural and mostly playful banter between our military branches, we want to see which Branch will take home the yearly bragging rights as top bigbass holder and the ever growing Championship Jackpot.
All funds raised for Battles of the Branches Community Event Jackpots will be awarded to a single individual for the largest bass. Every Jackpot Winner will be given 3 options- 1. Keep 100% of the Jackpot. 2. Keep 50% and 50% to Pay it Forward. 3. 100% - Send it ALL to the National Progressive Jackpot for the Championship. When someone uses the Pay it Forward options they will receive a tax deductible receipt. When you participate in our program you are giving people hope that there’s still good people in the world. They need to know that Theres Hope On The Horizon and someone is working to correct a homeless, suicidal, and over medicated population of Veterans and First Responders.
My Military Service
US Army Staff Sergeant (R) 13F Forward Observer
3ACR 1st Cavalry Division
Ft. Hood, Texas
DIVARTY COLT Team Leader
Gold Spurs Combat Instructor
Silver Spurs Combat Instructor
Bell Co., Texas Soldier of the Year Recipient
2 Combat Tours to Iraq
Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal
100% VA Disability
Currently Retired in Arkansas.
At Blackpennies.com you can make a tax deductible payment of your own choosing and directly remove harmful Nano Carbon from the Air! We are a Carbon Collection and Storage Service that allows YOU the opportunity to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. We believe that it’s a far simpler solution to Prevent Carbon Emissions than to try and build elaborate facilities to remove said emissions. We ONLY remove nano Carbon which prevents the formation of new greenhouse gases Our Carbon Removal Service is FREE and you pay the Storage Fee, which is the cool part, because you get to choose. Here’s how it works: You pay, let’s say, $100 to blackpennies.com and you get a $100 Tax Deductible Receipt. Transaction is completed. We take your $100 and convert it into 10,000 pennies which is what we use to store the harmful Nano Carbon. These Carbon Covered Pennies are then stored in a secure facility for long term storage and future recycling and research. 100% of your Storage Fee is committed to removing Carbon and furthering the sustainability of Carbon Change and Carbon Footprint Reductions. Your Tax Receipts can be used (later) as a Carbon Credit as well once we have set the standard for Personal Carbon Offsets. Battles Of The Branches is a Charitable Competition designed to encourage the 6 Military Branches and their Sister Organizations to compete for bragging rights in Big Bass Fishing and the Progressive National Jackpot. We will begin operations in early 2025 and looking for Volunteers who have the time to Coordinate their States first Event. Local Event Coordinators will receive help and support from our Parent Nonprofit to setup the first event. Every charitable competition event that signs up will become a Franchised Event, held annually, monthly, or weekly. All donations are Tax Deductible under our Umbrella Nonprofit and must be approved and accepted by the Event Coordinator. Battles of the Branches collects ALL Entry Fees from each registered event and applies it to the Annual Progressive Jackpot. Your Entry Fee is tax deductible as well as some of your additional accommodations and mileage to participate. We are encouraging Combat Veterans and First Responders to be the Community Event Coordinator for these Franchise Events and talk trash to the other Branches. Open to all 50 states. 21 years and older.
What We Offer
Veteran and First Responder Programs
We organize outdoor activities specifically tailored to military veterans and first responders. Through these events, we aim to foster teamwork and demonstrate the power of unity, setting an example for the entire nation.
Competitions and Tournaments
BattlesOfTheBranches.org is where the real excitement happens. Veterans, first responders, and citizens from all branches of the military can sign up to participate in Jackpot Fishing Tournaments. With rolling state-wide competitions and a progressive prize structure, this is your chance to compete, win, and support a good cause. Entry fees are fully tax-deductible, and each participant receives a 501c3 receipt.
Forum & Community Engagement
Our platform enables participants to register and engage in state-specific forums, where each state will have its own prize jackpot. There’s a countdown timer to the grand championship, and we encourage friendly competition between the branches of the military.
Donation and Future Projects
We're committed to expanding our efforts with future projects. You can support us through donations, which will help fund these programs. Every contribution makes a difference in promoting mental health and wellness for those who have served our country.
Live Streaming & Media
Stay connected with our events through live streaming, allowing supporters from around the nation to tune in and cheer on participants. We’ll also be sharing music, entertainment, and uplifting messages to inspire our military, veterans, and first responders.
Led by Michael Nashif, a former military instructor, our vision is to show the American people what teamwork and unity can achieve. We aim to inspire hope and provide support, particularly for veterans and first responders who are struggling. With a rise in suicides and overdoses, we are passionate about reaching as many people as possible to deliver messages of hope and solidarity.