something bigger than myself:

Why I am hiking for VALOR

IN DECEMBER 2018, I FOUND MYSELF IN THE CATEGORY OF “HOMELESS VETERAN”.

During this chapter of my life, I had the fortune of finding VALOR Clinic Foundation. This wonderful organization provided me with “a hand up on the home front”. It enabled me to complete my degree and find my footing in life again. Had it not been for Valor Clinic Foundation, the battle to get back on my feet would have been exponentially more difficult than it already was…

SEEDS OF GRATITUDE WERE PLANTED DEEP WITHIN MY SOUL AND THEY GREW INTO A NEW MISSION…

…TO PAY IT FORWARD

This hike is not only for me, It is for something greater than myself.

IT IS FOR MY FELLOW

BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ARMS

that need a Hand-up on the Homefront.

IT IS FOR ALL OF THE VETERANS

*Including veteran families AND first responders that VALOR Clinic Foundation has yet to help.

Learn more about VALOR Clinic Foundation below

VALOR Clinic Foundation provides assistance accessing benefits, and shelter to Veterans with limited or no access to care. Helps find shelter for Veterans who due to health or means are unable to find or keep shelter of their own and Post Traumatic Stress resources to Veterans through our Veterans Unstoppable program. To improve the lives of our nations Veterans. We strive to provide nation wide integrated medical care in the future. Purpose; To help Veterans and their families of all generations deal with their life challenges. Method ; Meet them where they are and flex our response to meet their needs. End State; A Veteran Community aware that someone cares about their challenges and will respond effectively with their situation in mind.

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Veterans struggling with the war to peace readjustment encounter significant cultural norms that cause tremendous conflict in their lives. Their military level expectations seem to exceed civilian performance norms. They rarely understand what they percieve as gross negligence and apathy and it frustrates them, creating social conflict. Veterans struggling with the emotional scars of war have the hardest time making the necessary adjstments required to flourish in the new environment. These struggles result in relationship challenges, workplace conflicts, homelessness and suicide. We currently work diligently to reduce their social conflict and heal their emotional scars. In the future we expect to bring innovative approaches to their unique health challenges as well. 

  • Hope For The Homeless

Three phased Collective impact homeless Veteran recovery program. Phase 1 provides mobile homeless outreach supportives services providing critical life support services like clothing, food and hygiene items where the homeless who are transportaion challenged live. Case management and permenant supportive housing is available for homeless Veterans. In Phase 2 Veterans are provided option to live at one of our Homeless Veteran Sancuataries where we provide counseling, employment skills, room and board, transportation support, case management and recidivism prevention classes. Phase 3 provides house hold items and goods to set up apartments for homeless Veterans when moving into permanent supportive housing.

  • Veterans Unstoppable

Two phase holistic approach to facilitating a healthy war to peace readjustment for Veterans struggling with the service to civilian transition. Phase 1 involves Veteran support group participation moderated by peers who guide discussion and discovery. Phase 2 is a three session retreat program that blends education, group discussion, life planning and healthy life style changes to start Veterans on a new road as productive and happy civilians.

  • Holiday Meals Program

This program ensures financially struggling Veterans have the means to celebrate holidays with those they love. The below box and bags of food is delivered to the Veterans door 72-48 hours prior to a holiday.
Dozen eggs
1lb Butter
1lb bacon
1 gal milk
1 gal fruit juice
Loaf bread
Turkey
5lb potatoes
3lbs onions
3 lbs sweet potatoes
5lbs green apples
3 lbs carrots
3 cans corn
3 cans green beans
1 can cranberry sauce
1 can/jar turkey gravy
Dinner rolls
1lb brown rice
1 box turkey stuffing
1 can fruit pie filling
1 pie crust
1 can cake frosting
1 box cake mix

How does this organization measure their results? It’s a hard question but an important one.

Learn more at GuideStar.org

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