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Honoring Our Heroes: A Social Story for Memorial Day What is Memorial Day? It's a special day in the United States (on the last Monday of May) to remember all the brave men and women who served in the military. These are people who wear uniforms and protect our country. Why do we remember them? ️ Some of these heroes fought in battles to keep us safe, and some might not be here anymore because they died protecting our freedom. How do we celebrate? We visit cemeteries (special places where people are buried) to place flowers on their graves. We might see parades with flags and people in uniforms. (Flags represent America!) What can you do? Help hang a flag! Draw pictures to thank veterans! Spreading Awareness: As we approach Memorial Day, consider sharing resources about veterans' services or organizations supporting military families with your network. #MemorialDay #SocialStory #AutismAwareness #ThankYouVeterans #RememberingHeroes

Did you know that you can send a care package through Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project to active military members overseas 100% for free? It only takes a minute and does not require that you enter any personal information! Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project started when Crown Royal teamed up with Packages from Home, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, who's mission has been to send care and comfort to deployed American Military heroes on active duty since November 2004. Kathleen Lewis, founder of Packages from Home, started the company's project while her son was stationed with the Army's 1st Infantry Division. Her son had expressed how comforting it was to receive familiar items, and with that, the project was born. To send a care package all you have to do is: 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/gDDF6zym (must be 21+ to participate) 2. Choose 4 items out of their list to send to an active troop member (options include eight most commonly requested snacks by troops) 3. Attach a personal message 4. Click submit And thats it! These packages run out very quickly, and once they do, they will again be available every first of the month, so make sure you set a reminder so you can send one if you qualify. #supportourtroops #militaryappreciation

Caregiver & Family Well-being White Paper Excerpt "The findings from these three complementary research endeavors suggest that caregivers need deeper and broader support systems like peer networks, health and wellbeing services, financial support, and special consideration for caregivers who are also parents." Thank you MFAN & WWP for researching and exploring the support that military caregivers need.

Check out the findings of Military Family Advisory Network's research on the needs of post-9/11 military families. #MilitaryCaregivers

We recently ran a campaign on LinkedIn highlighting our offering to veterans which has received great support, and thanks to those of you that shared and commented. It has generated an interesting conversation around who qualifies as a 'veteran'.  The definition of a 'veteran' varies from country to country. For example, in New Zealand it is a very exclusive term as only those former service personnel who served before 1 April 1974 and those with qualifying operational service after that date qualify as a 'veteran'. In the US, anyone who served in the active military and who left under conditions other than dishonourable qualify. The UK Government's definition of "anyone who has served for at least one day in His Majesty's Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations" is probably the most inclusive. It is this wide definition that military charities work to when providing their support and it is also the one that we at Trinity adhere to. We feel that those who volunteered to serve, and served - no matter for how short or long, deserve the very best in return. #military #armedforcescommunity #veterans #veteranshelpingveterans

☞How are you celebrating and supporting #milspouses? ✫This article is truly a piece I enjoyed writing for our special day #miitaryspouseappreciationday

Let’s take “Thank you for your service” one step further!

Communication capabilities won’t matter if HSA doesn’t begin to convince the industry to do work under the GHC program. There are bigger issues at hand here right now than the communication capabilities. Let’s start with ensuring we have the capacity and quality service ready first. Besides, chat, text, email and phone are not new capabilities to celebrate.

Whether you're serving on active duty, a veteran, or supporter of our veteran community, you don't want to miss this! The VBC purpose is three-fold: 1) Assist transitioning service members through networking, discussions of important events, introductions to industries across the region, and ensuring service members are personally introduced to leaders in the aforementioned groups. 2) Translate our military service to community service, ensuring we continue our leadership into non-profit, volunteer, and civil service organizations.  3) Continue our sense of camaraderie, thus safeguarding the bonds established during our military service and establishing a safety net of resources for veterans.

🌟 Honoring Our Heroes on Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Today, I am proud to shine a light on the incredible work of the Black Dagger organization, dedicated to supporting our veterans and their families. As we embark on this special day called Giving Tuesday, let's come together to make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. 🎗️ Join us in showing our gratitude and support for our veterans by making a donation to Black Dagger today. 🎗️ Black Dagger offers a wide range of programs and services that aim to empower, uplift, and provide essential resources to veterans and their families. From mental health support, teaching our youth how to hunt, shoot and so much more, their commitment to our heroes knows no bounds. 💙 Here's how you can contribute to their meaningful cause: 💙 1️⃣ Donate: Visit Black Dagger's website, or scan the QR code and make a financial contribution. Every dollar counts, and your generosity will directly impact the lives of those who have served our country. 2️⃣ Volunteer: Share your time and skills by becoming a volunteer for Black Dagger. Your expertise can make a significant difference in assisting veterans in their transition to civilian life. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Help raise awareness about Black Dagger's mission by sharing their stories and achievements on social media. By amplifying their voice, we can reach more individuals who are passionate about supporting our veterans. 4️⃣ Collaborate: If you represent an organization or business, consider partnering with Black Dagger. By joining forces, we can create even more opportunities and support systems for our heroes and their families. 🌟 Together, let's make this Giving Tuesday a day of immense impact and gratitude. 🌟 Join me in supporting Black Dagger and honoring our heroes who have selflessly served our nation. Together, we can make a difference and show our unwavering support for those who have sacrificed so much for us.