Parma Armory Regional Marksmanship Association

The Parma Armory Regional Marksmanship Association (P.A.R.M.A. Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 to fill a gap in veteran and youth outreach in Northeast Ohio. What started as the Parma Armory Shooting Center hosting events for the Northeast Veterans Administration and Paralyzed Veterans of America Buckeye Branch evolved into a full community program.

Youth Development Their flagship program is the P.A.R.M.A. Foundation Junior Rifle Team. After completing their first season in 2023, the team competed at Camp Perry during the National Competitions. Kids train for 8 months and return for competitive seasons with renewed commitment.

Disabled Veteran Support Paralyzed Veterans of America members receive adaptive shooting equipment and range time as part of their therapy and care. The foundation provides air rifles, archery equipment, adaptive sports aids, and supervised range access.

Community Training Beyond competitive shooting, P.A.R.M.A. offers: - Youth education and shooting sports fundamentals - Situational awareness training for personal safety (available upon request) - Adaptive shooting instruction for disabled participants

"Our mission is to engage and empower the community, youth, and veterans through Education, Training, and Practical Application enabling them to safely participate in shooting sports."

P.A.R.M.A. relies entirely on donor support to continue operations. They host regular community events including their annual Trunk or Treat (which drew over 500 families in recent years) and organize raffles and sponsorship opportunities.