“I know where I am is better than where I was”: How Service Dogs Are Saving...
*The following content contains detailed accounts of suicidal thoughts and ideation that some readers may find disturbing.* On average, 20 Veterans a day take their own lives. This alarming statistic...
View ArticleSalute to Service Dogs: Celebrating National Service Dog Day
Today, we celebrate the loving, hardworking and special dogs that support many Americans with disabilities. September 20 is National Service Dog Day. On this day in 2023, the unanimous passing of a...
View ArticleWarrior David Says He’s “Living Proof” of Your Impact
“I was struggling,” recalls David, a Marine Veteran who was diagnosed with PTSD after his time serving. “I was on 24 pills a day; the pills were killing me.” While David found a temporary fix with...
View ArticleConfidence and Freedom to Live
Brennan dreamed of flying. His passion for aviation — along with his grandfather’s time serving in the Korean War — inspired him to join the Marine Corps and then the Air Force.To get through his...
View ArticleI’m Learning to Embrace the Person I Am
This is a piece written by Doug, an Army Veteran and May 2024 Graduate, about how his Service Dog changed his life. For years after retirement, I buried my wartime experiences. Anger, outbursts and...
View Article2024 Golf Tournament Highlights
Thank you to all of our supporters who came out for our 4th Annual Golf tournament. This would not have been possible without you and the generous support of St. Johns Golf and Country Club. Because...
View ArticleHe Changed Our Lives
This is a personal account written by Ashley, the wife of one of our Warrior/K9 teams, Miles & Frisco. I’m writing to express my deep gratitude for everyone involved in Frisco’s journey to become...
View ArticleSkonce Was a Stray Dog. You Helped Us Give Him Purpose.
Skonce’s story started on the streets. You helped save his life. Now, he’s paying it forward as a Service Dog. Skonce used to live on the streets. He found a temporary home by a motel in Brunswick,...
View ArticleYou Gave Tim a New Leash on Life
You gave Tim a new leash on life - Now, he's excited for the days ahead with Chips by his side. The holidays leave little to celebrate when you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, depression and...
View ArticleBeating the Holiday Blues: Prioritizing Veteran Mental Health
It’s known as the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can often invoke feelings of anxiety and stress, especially for military Veterans. Holiday traditions often come with a lot of...
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