Outside of your military service, what did / do you do to give back and "be there" for fellow Veterans and active Warfighters?

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:01:46 -0500

Some work with nonprofit organizations, some in Veterans organizations such as the VFW / American Legion, some work with / through the VA to help homeless Veterans, etc. What do you think is a good way to give a "hand UP" to our brothers and sisters-in-arms when they need a helping hand?

Response by TSgt Jackie Jones made Dec 17 at 2014 11:32 PM

TSgt Jackie Jones — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:32:23 -0500

I volunteered with our local Red Cross emergency response unit and our local food bank. We are very rural and do have a VFW, but I haven't volunteered for anything with them (I have not been involved with them since moving back home). But I have been working with other Veterans organizations to get Veterans services in our area. A mentoring program, trabsportation to VA apppointments, referrals, and a just a basic information point. Our county doesn't even have a Walmart. Or anything really commercial for that matter. But we have a Starbucks.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Dec 18 at 2014 9:26 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:26:46 -0500

I volunteer for Warriors Watch Riders which is a service support group that gives motorcycle escorts to deploying and returning servicemen. It seems like a small thing but it has a big impact.

Response by 1LT David Moeglein made Dec 19 at 2014 1:26 AM

1LT David Moeglein — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:26:54 -0500

I enjoy seeing veterans and service members in my clinical social work practice, where I offer individual therapy and case management.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 19 at 2014 9:14 AM

SSG Tim Everett — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:14:20 -0500

I volunteer with non-profits, I donate to non-profits that are not Wounded Warrior, I am now a member of the American Legion, and I have been active in the veteran support community since 2007.

Response by SPC Leisel Luman made Dec 22 at 2014 12:04 AM

SPC Leisel Luman — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:04:07 -0500

While working Hospice as a RN I had a special place in my heart for vets.. I never let one die alone. After calling time of death my second call is to the Medical examiner. If they were veterans I discussed the need autopsy and disease or condition that lead to the death. If a veteran dies of a service connected condition their family needs that documentation to get benifits they are entitled to.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2014 12:28 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:28:22 -0500

God lead me to found an organization a couple of years ago, and He's opened doors and it's now partnered with others across the nation. It's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that honors and assists Veterans and active Warfighters in need. We've been very blessed to have been able to give back and assist our brothers and sisters-in-arms literally from coast to coast, from California all the way up to Virginia and other east coast areas. To me, it's not about getting recognition for any one person, group, or organization. It's actually much simpler than that. My personal view is, "If we don't take care of each other as Warfighters, then who will?"