Renowned Pontoon Manufacturer to Donate a Portion of Model Year 2026 Monaco Model Sales to U.S. Veteran Support Group
Elkhart, Ind. – Godfrey Pontoon Boats, legendary innovator in versatile pontoon boat designs, announced a new partnership with K9s For Warriors℠, committing to donate a portion of model year 2026 Godfrey Monaco model sales to support the organization’s mission.
Every day in the United States, approximately 20 Veterans take their own lives and more than 1,000 dogs are euthanized. K9s For Warriors works to reduce both by pairing highly-trained Service Dogs — many of them rescues — with military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma, at no financial cost to the Veteran.
Each month, about a dozen Veterans participate in K9s For Warriors’ three-week residential training program, where they receive a fully trained service dog, housing, meals, equipment, on-campus veterinary care and the peer support essential to long-term success. Since the dogs are trained before being paired, the on-site training period focuses on building the bond and confidence needed for the Veteran’s recovery.
“We’re proud to partner with and help support K9s For Warriors in 2026,” said Lori Szczypiorski, Godfrey Director of Product Management and Marketing. “We owe our freedom to enjoy time on the water to the millions of veterans across the U.S. and the work this group does for veterans’ well-being is absolutely inspiring. We’re looking forward to playing a role in its mission.”
As of 2026, K9s For Warriors has paired over 1,200 Warriors and rescued more than 2,500 dogs from shelters.
For more information on Godfrey, please visit www.godfreypontoonboats.com. To learn more about K9s For Warriors, visit www.k9sforwarriors.org.
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About Godfrey
Godfrey Pontoon Boats designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets a full offering of pontoons. Godfrey Pontoon Boats is renowned for quality and innovation throughout the U.S. and internationally. Godfrey is focused on the manufacturing of boats that offer the best time on the water and are fun for the whole family.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.
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