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Mount Pleasant Today
By the People, for the People
North Charleston Nonprofit Helps Mount Pleasant Veterans
Operation Heal Our Heroes provides mental health support and community engagement for military veterans in the Lowcountry
Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:47am
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A North Charleston-based nonprofit called Operation Heal Our Heroes (HOH) is working to provide faster mental health care and community support for military veterans in the Mount Pleasant area. Co-founder Everett Weston, a former Army captain, shared the story of fellow officer Franky Kim's suicide and the long wait times he faced at the VA, inspiring HOH to fund quicker counseling, recreational activities, and engagement programs to keep veterans connected.
Why it matters
This story highlights the ongoing mental health challenges faced by many veterans and the critical role that community-based nonprofits can play in providing more timely and tailored support services. Mount Pleasant has a sizable veteran population, and the work of HOH aims to address gaps in the traditional VA system and help local vets access the care and community they need.
The details
Operation Heal Our Heroes was founded by Everett Weston and other former military members after the suicide of Weston's fellow officer, Franky Kim. The nonprofit provides funding for veterans to access mental health counseling more quickly than through the VA, as well as organizes recreational activities and community events to keep veterans engaged and supported. HOH's programs are open to veterans living in the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding Lowcountry communities.
- Operation Heal Our Heroes was founded after the suicide of Franky Kim, Weston's fellow Army officer.
- The nonprofit now provides services to veterans in the Mount Pleasant area and across the Lowcountry region.
The players
Operation Heal Our Heroes
A North Charleston-based nonprofit that provides mental health support and community engagement programs for military veterans in the Lowcountry region.
Everett Weston
Co-founder of Operation Heal Our Heroes and a former Army captain who was inspired to start the nonprofit after the suicide of his fellow officer, Franky Kim.
Franky Kim
A former Army officer whose suicide inspired Everett Weston and others to found Operation Heal Our Heroes.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
Operation Heal Our Heroes plans to continue expanding its mental health and community programs to serve more veterans in the Mount Pleasant area and across the Lowcountry.
The takeaway
The work of Operation Heal Our Heroes highlights the ongoing need to provide more comprehensive and timely mental health support for military veterans, who often face long wait times and gaps in traditional VA services. Community-based nonprofits can play a vital role in addressing these challenges and helping local veterans access the care and connection they need.
