Moving Veterans From Coping to Hoping

There are a lot of veterans who have had the thought that they are no longer important.

Many veterans just cope day-to-day. We move veterans from coping to hoping.

They are absolutely, and unquestionably still important

Through moments of hopelessness, veterans can sometimes feel unimportant, even invisible. That is far removed from the truth, Laugh It Off! provides a platform for veterans to share their stories and experiences with fellow veterans, dependents, and supporters of the veteran community in a way that brings laughter through those shared experiences.

When a person laughs, their hearts are open. If a heart is open, a positive deposit can be made. A positive deposit can lead to a positive change. Laugh It Off! hosts comedy shows to honor veterans, active military members, dependents, and their guests with a stress-free night of comedy while showing our appreciation for the sacrifices they and their families have made for our great nation.

Laugh It Off! comedy shows also provide networking opportunities and resource information as well as stand-up comedy workshops for veterans, active military members, and dependents.

No matter the circumstance, we want to give veterans and dependents an opportunity to hope and heal through laughter.

MEET THE FOUNDER

DENNIS VILLANUEVA

Dennis Vee, born Dennis Villanueva in the Bronx, NY, is a comedian with a story as unique as his humor. A product of the vibrant, chaotic streets of NYC in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, his youth was a "ping pong game" between the city and Puerto Rico. A stint in the Army, fueled by a youthful brush with the law, led to unexpected turns, including service with the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Forces. Dennis began his comedy journey in 2001, interrupted by 9/11, and reignited his passion years later. Now, he's dedicated to giving back to the comedy community, especially fellow veterans, through his nonprofit, Laugh It Off (established October 2024). Laugh It Off's mission is "Moving Veterans From Coping to Hoping" by providing a platform for veterans to share their stories through comedy, offering networking, resources, and stand-up workshops, and honoring their service with stress-free comedy shows.

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