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Hi LinkedIn friends! I am taking on the Army-Navy 100 Mile Challenge. All donations, support, partnership, and accountability is encouraged, as I begin logging miles on Dec 1 but am accepting donations starting now! Suicide rates among active-duty military members are currently at an all-time high since record-keeping began after 9/11 and have been increasing over the past five years at an alarmingly steady pace. In fact, some branches of the Armed Forces are experiencing the highest rate of suicides since before World War Il. In 2021, research found that 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served in the military after 9/11 have died by suicide - compared to the 7,057 service members killed in combat in those same 20 years. That is, military suicide rates are four times higher than deaths that occurred during military operations. For military families and parents, whose active duty loved one already sacrifices so much to protect our freedom, this trend is extremely troubling. l am not a runner but decided to take on this challenge to show solidarity with the brave people who continuously serve us everyday. 100 Miles is hard but it is nothing compared to the Mental Health struggle our service members often face. As a younger sister to an active service member who has mourned more than anyone should, it is important that we begin to have these hard conversations and offer support, even if we are just civilians. Thank you for your support and donations! https://lnkd.in/ecgJwAMe

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🎤Did you know one of Project Help's biggest events of the year is collecting holiday toys for military families? It isn't snow season yet, but we are committed to making this the biggest year yet!! ⁉️How can you help? Reach out so we can discuss. #Toys2024 #militaryfamilies #LocalNonprofit

Stop Soldier Suicide is a vital organization dedicated to supporting veterans and service members who face mental health challenges. As we honor their sacrifices, let’s also recognize the struggles they endure after their military service. Did you know? - The suicide rate among veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of non-veterans, especially among young veterans aged 18-35. - Transitioning from the structured military environment to civilian life can be daunting, leading to unique challenges. How can you make a difference? - Donate: Your contribution can provide critical mental health and wellness care to veterans and service members. - Spread Awareness: Share this post to raise awareness about the importance of supporting our military community. - Advocate: Encourage others to join the cause and help prevent veteran suicides. Remember, $30 can provide one hour of free, trauma-informed mental health care. Let’s come together to support those who have served our nation. 🙏 Please make a donation at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g8_PBc2i 🌟 #StopSoldierSuicide #VeteransMentalHealth #SupportOurHeroes

"When the guns go silent, that's when the battle begins" The Forcer Protocol is a new scheme being trialled in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police. Its aim is to reduce the risk of harm to service veterans, reservists and currently serving members of the armed forces who go missing by enabling swift access to key information that can help the police find the person more quickly. Safe and Found Online has developed an online version of the Forcer Protocol. 6% Overall rate of probable PTSD among current and ex-serving military personnel (British Journal of Psychiatry) 11% veterans who served in recent military operations were likely to report alcohol misuse (King’s Centre for Military Health Research) 2-4 times higher risk of suicide in veterans aged under 25 years than the general population (University of Manchester) Find out more about The Forcer Protocol https://lnkd.in/e8WKhX8u #DefenceForces #Veterans #Charity #Veteran #PTSD #SCAR #Support #Comradeship #Advocacy #Remembrance Garry Bergin PC MSc CSyP® CPP® SRMCP® CPOI® CTSP® F.Sec.II FSyI F.ISRM

Saying you're Veteran Friendly as an employer is about more than just hiring a few veterans for street credit. It's recognizing their exceptional skills that align with your needs. But is that enough? I believe companies should support military/veteran non-profits, too! If you're not matching donations to mil-vet nonprofits made by your employees within your corporate matching program, are you truly supporting military/veterans or just your organizational needs with skilled military/veteran talent? Something to think about. Do more. Be better. Match. #hvvtf #hiringveterans #milvetnonprofitgiving #supportourtroops #veteranfriendly #giveback

“I’ve learned more here in the last hour than I have in the last 30 years!” -Cecilia, an Army Veteran Our team and Veterans at our roundtable discussion today! #Veterans #militaryfamilies #VeteransResource #workshops #roundtablediscussion #sanfrancisco #bayarea #veteransnonprofit #nonprofit #resources #community #communityevents

NCUA Approves Expansion of “Qualified Charity” to Veterans Organizations Earlier this year, Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and NAFCU (National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions) sent a joint letter to the NCUA Board. In the letter, we asked the NCUA to amend the definition of a “qualified charity” as it relates to Charitable Donation Accounts (CDAs) in Part 721.3 of NCUA regulations to include 501(c)(19) veterans’ organizations. Today, our efforts were a great success!   The NCUA's decision to grant this revision will not only lessen previous restrictions defense credit unions faced when contributing to veterans' organizations but will also provide all credit unions with more opportunity to better serve their veteran members and communities!   DCUC will continue working with each of our member credit unions alongside other veteran service organizations when advocating for the financial prosperity of our Nation's veterans. Lastly, DCUC would like to thank NAFCU for their help in drafting several joint letters, and for their consistent advocacy efforts, along with Abound Credit Union, TruStage, the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF), and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). We also want to thank the NCUA Board and staff for making this possible. #veterans #veterancommunity #veteranssupportingveterans #militarycommunity #military

Month of the Military Child is a time to reflect but also to launch solutions. Month of the Military Child honors the resilience and sacrifices of the more than 1.6 million military children in our country. This month is also an opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges faced by children during their parents’ military to civilian transition. Moving off a military installation or across country, means children enroll in new schools, must make new friends while building a new support system, and in some cases lose valuable resources available to active-duty parents. Our solution: We are calling on our community to help us raise $250,000 to expand our Childcare Assistance programs that benefit both veteran and child. By providing support for post-military childcare, addressing financial insecurity, and delivering resources that help children also adjust during the transition to civilian life, we ensure military-connected children thrive. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/d4hBn2eG   #militarychildren #monthofthemilitarychild #honorherservice #empowerherfuture

Arizona non-profit champions are often called on to help meet the basic needs of veterans & their families in their communities. Learn how organizations use different approaches to solving similar problems & how those can be equally successful in navigating veterans & their families in addressing their basic needs: https://lnkd.in/gnB-wQzG #ServiceMembers #Veterans #CommunitySupport #ACMFSymposium