VIETNAM DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN: FW: Stand Down Gives Vets Hope

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 06:06:55 -0500
From: postmaster@dvnf.2dialog.com

Subject: Stand Down Gives Vets Hope

Dear Robert,

Veterans face a degree of challenges after their military service. Physical and mental wounds are at the forefront of the minds of many today, but there are other major issues that aren't as prominent.
That's why our Health & Comfort program strives to help veterans in a different kind of way. And last weekend in Miami, DVNF's visit to a homeless veterans stand down event showed just how important that program is.
The beautiful, sunny weather initially seemed like an odd atmosphere for an event for homeless veterans. But as the day progressed, this weather seemed to set an appropriate tone for the veterans who came; they were hopeful.
Our staff handed out items from our Health & Comfort program that included lotion, first aid kits, fleece jackets, and socks. They were also on hand to distribute monetary gift cards to veterans as a gesture of our gratitude.
Any chance you get to participate in an event like this, I encourage you to do so, because volunteer support is crucial to their success of overcoming a difficult life of poverty and despair.
Ride2Recovery Initiative Off and Running!
Our partnership with Ride2Recovery is underway, and with your support, will raise funds to help them purchase new bicycles and adaptive cycles for veterans who are recovering from the mental and physical impacts of war.

As a disabled veteran who has participated in this outstanding program, I can say that it is really a great way to overcome the problems faced after military service is over. The teamwork, camaraderie, and not to mention the exercise, form an experience that heals the mind, body, and spirit of veterans with even the most traumatic wounds.
Take a look at this initiative, and see how you can help veterans as they rehabilitate from visible and invisible wounds.
Seeking Guest Bloggers
Good news! We are ready to start our guest blog initiative up again, and we want to hear from you!
If you are a subject matter expert in any topics directly relevant to veterans, contact us! From physical or mental health, financial stability, civilian readjustment, or anything in between, your input is vital to us.
We feel that any topics about veterans' issues are worth considering and if you think you have something that veterans should know, send us an email with your ideas!

Sincerely,

Joseph VanFonda (USMC SgtMaj Ret.)
CEO
DVNF
P.S. – Memorial Day is May 25^th! If you want to do something to remember a veteran in your life, our Honor Wall is a great place to honor their service!