Find a listing by state of Family Camps
and military
recreation centers, including various campgrounds
throughout the United States and overseas.
Tower of Hope
Wed, 19 Jan
2011 16:25:00 -0600
Provides service
dogs to
Veterans who have lost limbs or are otherwise disabled.
Sentinels of Freedom
Tue, 18 Jan
2011 11:34:00 -0600
Offers life scholarships for certain
severely wounded Veterans, which include not only actual
scholarships for education, but also housing, new furniture and
household supplies, career-placement assistance and training,
adaptive vehicles, placement and mentoring at corporations.
Armed Forces
Crossroads - Casualty & Loss
Find information and links that provide a wealth of information
on loss, while acting as a support network for those in need.
National Military Family Association - Support for Parents of
the Deployed
Learn useful tips and advice for coping with a son or daughter's
deployment. This link provides a reading list to help with the
process.
National Military Family Association - Talking to Children about
Deployment
Find useful tips for talking with and supporting your children
during a loved one's deployment.
Caregivers of Veterans - Serving on the Homefront
Read the final report published on Caregiving.org with findings
on Veteran caregivers. Information can help family caregivers
and service providers.
Armed Forces Crossroads Scholarships for Military Children
Find information on the Scholarship for Military Children
program, as well as additional scholarship resources and
military and minority scholarships.
Operation Military Kids
Learn about the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's
communities to support children and youth impacted by
deployment. Programs and resources include: recreational, social
& educational programs, state level initiatives, camp
activities, assistance with school issues and more!
Teens
& Deployment - What to Expect & How to Help
Learn what you and your family can do to help teenage children
cope with deployment. Steps include preparing for deployment and
what to do before a homecoming.
Sierra Club's
Military Families Outdoors Program
Provides a variety of experiences for Armed Forces personnel and
their families to find respite and renewal through outdoor
experiences.
Shoulder to Shoulder - I Will Never Quit on Life Video
Shares the stories from soldiers, civilians and family members
about their experiences helping someone or their own experience
with depression and thoughts of suicide. It emphasizes how
important it is to listen, to reach out and to encourage the
person to talk through their problems with a professional.
The Home Front
Video
Take part in this interactive movie where you play the
main role. Choose whether you are one of the following: active
duty, National Guard and Reserve, civilian, or family member.
You become the lead actor and get to choose how you handle
stressful situations.
Wounded Warrior
Project Peer Mentoring
Provides recovering wounded warriors one-on-one friendships with
peer mentors; fellow wounded warriors further along in the
recovery process. Peer mentors are also available to visit with
warriors; families, if requested, to serve as role models,
helping them visualize what can be achieved through
rehabilitation and hard work.
Wounded Warrior
Project (WWP) Packs
Help a hero in need by purchasing a WWP Pack that will be
presented to an injured Service Member recuperating in a
military hospital. WWP Packs are filled with essential care and
comfort items such as clothing, toiletries, playing cards and
more.
Soldier Ride
Provides adaptive cycling opportunities across the country to
help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional
well-being. Find information on upcoming rides around the
country and how to get involved. Wounded Warrior Project
provides equipment and support to participating injured Service
Members at no cost to the warrior.
K9 Soldiers
Provides support to military working dogs and their handlers.
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and
Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) has announced its
2011 webinar series. These webinars cover a variety of
topics from personal and emotional subjects like compassion
fatigue and holidays away from families, to technical and
research-focused subjects like indirect neurotrauma and
neuropathophysiology of mild traumatic brain injury.
If you are a wounded warrior in need, or a family member with
questions, these other resources are also available to you:
DCoE Outreach Center – 1-866-966-1020
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Press “1″
For more news and events visit
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/in_the_news.
America's Job Exchange - Jobs for Veterans
Offers a diverse network of job sites to help highly trained
Veterans connect with employers seeking talented candidates with
leadership skills. Includes links to employment resources,
career articles and featured jobs.
VA Non-Paid Work Experience Program
Provides eligible Veterans and Service Members the opportunity
to obtain training and practical job experience concurrently.
Ideal for Veterans or Service Members who have a clearly
established career goal, and who learn easily in a hands-on
environment. This program is also well suited to those who are
having difficulties obtaining employment due to lack of work
experience.
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VetSuccess In Transition
Provides resources for Service Members and Veterans to ensure a
seamless transition from military to civilian life.
My Skills My Future
Find careers with skills matching your current job or pick and
explore a new career.
