CHECK OUT OUR LATEST BLOG FOR PBS’ THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE SERIES ON THE HUFFINGTON POST!
CIAV has had the opportunity to partner with PBS for their campaign “This Emotional Life” to highlight the emotional challenges facing military families and veterans. Take a look at our latest blog on the military/veteran community and the tremendous work of our CIAV organizations: Supporting Our Veterans And Military Families.
You can learn more about their campaign to help military families here.
TAPS READY TO OFFER TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF FORT HOOD SHOOTING
Washington, D.C. – TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) is a national non-profit organization which cares for anyone suffering the loss of a military member, and today’s Fort Hood shootings hit very close to home.
TAPS is headquartered in Washington D.C. but has one branch office at Ft. Hood, the largest Army base in the continental United States. TAPS provides care and comfort for bereaved survivors of military loss, regardless of the circumstance or location of the death. READ MORE »
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING FAMILIES GRIEVING SOLDIERS KILLED IN THE FORT HOOD SHOOTING TRAGEDY
TAPS, the national organization providing comfort to families of America’s fallen heroes, offers advice
WASHINGTON – The horrific tragedy at Fort Hood has sent our nation into mourning, and many want to know how to express their condolences and support to the families left behind. Reaching out to express condolences is a natural and heartfelt reaction to tragedy. TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, offers the following tips for those seeking to express sympathy and support to the families of those who died at Fort Hood. READ MORE »
USA Cares Announces New Program for Military Housing Lenders
Program to provide training/certification to lending community for military borrowers
Radcliff, KY, October 19, 2009—USA Cares today announced the creation of a new program designed to support the nation’s servicemen and women and veterans who may be experiencing hardship in making their mortgage payments. The program will support borrowers by helping lenders to better understand the unique financial and life challenges of military homeowners as well as educating lenders about the financial benefits military families have access to. READ MORE »
Iraq War Veteran Amputee, Pain Advocate and New Author Releases Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families
“Its now four years since I lay in the dirt, near death, on the side of the road in Fallujah. I’m grateful for all the things I have, and proud of all I’ve accomplished. In the end though, I don’t measure how far I’ve come by goals achieved, or academic degrees earned, or running trophies won. For me, what counts is that pain no longer rules my life.” – Derek McGinnis
