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Paris Today
By the People, for the People
Kentucky nonprofit wins Land Rover for supporting injured veterans
Jason's Box recognized for its work in outdoor therapy for catastrophically injured vets
Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:07pm
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A donated Land Rover Defender 130 will help a Kentucky nonprofit expand its outdoor therapy programs for injured veterans.Paris TodayA Kentucky-based nonprofit called Jason's Box has been awarded a Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning a national award for its work supporting catastrophically injured veterans. The organization, located in Paris, Kentucky, helps bring veterans together for outdoor activities like equine therapy.
Why it matters
This award highlights the important work that small, community-focused nonprofits are doing to provide therapeutic services and support networks for injured veterans, who often face significant challenges reintegrating into civilian life. The donated Land Rover will help Jason's Box expand its reach and continue its impactful programs.
The details
Jason's Box won the Defender Service Award in the veteran and civil servant outreach category in January 2026. The organization was recognized for its efforts to bring veterans together through outdoor activities like equine therapy, which can have profound mental and physical health benefits for those dealing with service-related injuries and trauma.
- Jason's Box won the national award in January 2026.
- The organization is based in Paris, Kentucky.
The players
Jason's Box
A Kentucky-based nonprofit that helps bring veterans together for outdoor therapeutic activities like equine therapy.
Jason Tyrone
The volunteer director of Jason's Box.
What they’re saying
“We may be a small organization, but we have a strong impact, and the award will help support our mission.”
— Jason Tyrone, Volunteer Director, Jason's Box
What’s next
Jason's Box plans to use the donated Land Rover Defender 130 to transport veterans to its outdoor therapy programs and expand the reach of its services.
The takeaway
This award demonstrates the vital role that community-based nonprofits can play in supporting the mental and physical health of injured veterans, who often face significant challenges reintegrating into civilian life. The donated vehicle will help Jason's Box continue its impactful work and serve more veterans in need.