Good News Notes: “Two Vietnam War veterans are having an extra special Christmas after being paired with two service dogs to help them cope with PTSD and day-to-day life. Larry Keating was 19 when he served in the army in Vietnam. Bill Thumm was 21. What they saw and experienced has haunted their lives. ‘I…
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The Colorado Town Where Military Veterans Are Launching Startups as Their Second Acts
Good News Notes: “At 24, Todd Baldwin started a 16-month stint in Iraq as an Army artillery officer; he came home in 2008 to the Great Recession.He was relieved when he landed a corporate job at a staffing firm in Nashville. But it soon began to wear on him. “When you serve at a young age…
Veterans Get The ‘Royal Treatment’ On Thanksgiving
Good News Notes: “With a fire engine escort, veterans from the VA hospital near Wilkes-Barre arrived at American Legion Post 463 in Plymouth to celebrate Thanksgiving.” “Veterans were greeted with honors and given more than just a turkey dinner.” “Veterans and their families tell Newswatch 16 it’s a joy to spend the Thanksgiving holiday outside…
Actor Gary Sinise Expands His Veterans Advocacy To Help K-9 Heroes Too
Good News Notes” ” A new and cutting-edge treatment for one debilitating disease is making waves in the medical field.’” “One Greenville patient describes the pain of sickle cell disease as excruciating, like a dump truck weighing down her entire body”. “Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects about 100,000 people in…
Local Omaha students give back to the community on Kindness Night
Good News Notes: “An Omaha school is giving back to the community on Tuesday for Kindness Night.” “School officials say this will give Legacy School students a chance to understand the importance of giving back to our local community.” “Kids made care packages for the homeless at the Sienna Francis House, hygiene packages for veterans,…
A New York studio is offering ‘Puppy Pilates’ to raise money for veterans who can’t afford to train a service dog
Good News Notes: “What’s more relaxing than a healthy dose of pilates … and puppies? A pilates studio in upstate New York is now offering ‘Puppy Pilates,’ a class where for $25, you can do pilates while playing with puppies.” “While exercising with furry friends should be enough for most animal lovers, this unique pilates…
NFL team and charity partners to reduce military and veteran suicides … there are over 7,000 each year.
Good News Notes: “As many 20 veterans and service members take their own lives each day, according to a recent Department of Veteran Affairs figures.” “Those suicides partly reflect how difficult it can be to transition from a job that is so all-encompassing to civilian life.” “Which is why the Merging Vets and Players (MVP) charity…
Veterans are brewing up beer with pints that give back
Good News Notes: “Veterans are crafting beer across the country and giving back to their local communities, one pint at a time.” “The Veterans’ Opportunity Fund (VOF) helps fund businesses that are started, owned or managed by veterans of the U.S. armed forces, and investments can reach up to $3 million.” “Ryan donates 25-cents of…
John Cena Donating Up to $1 Million to Veteran-Focused Charity
Good News Notes: “Making a difference! John Cena announced his plans to donate up to $1 million to the FitOps FoundationOpens a New Window. during the Monday, September 30, episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “According to FitOps Foundation’s website, the nonprofit, which is powered by PerfomixOpens a New Window., trains and certifies veterans as elite personal trainers.” 20 veterans…
Local organizations helping veterans in need, honoring them
Good News Notes: California Veterans Assistance Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services to at-risk, homeless and low-income veterans and their families. “CVAF helps homeless veterans transition to independency.” View the whole story here: https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/local-organizations-helping-veterans-in-need-honoring-them