* “The soldier above all others prays for peace,for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war “
–Douglas MacArthur *
05/08/08
This site is from the Better Business Bureu . They include helpful links for all areas of the armed forces .
http://us.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=113&id=3d3286aa-873a-4584-8e73-3b222088ef62
04/08 April
April is Military Month for children . Here is a page with TONS of resources for military parents and their young children
http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=key_military
04/20/08
Do you have a son or daughter in the Marines ? Show your pride ! Here is a page that will help you.
http://parents.marines.com/page/ParentsForm.jsp
03/24/08
If you are currently in the position to help financially , here is a good place to put your money. This is a special kit for spiritual guidance :
http://give2.ccci.org/featured/rdk-ct/
FREE ASSISTANCE FOR OUR MILITARY HEROS AND THEIR FAMILIES, free help for national guard families , those in active service ,and veterans ;financial help , assistance with medical needs , day-to-day living challenges , food , dealing with loss , education , and more as it is found.
"Operation Happy Note
is a volunteer effort to send musical instruments to our deployed service men and women throughout the world.
Steve and Barb Baker from Fergus Music started Operation Happy Note after their son was deployed to Iraq. They had sent him a guitar and then a buddy wanted one.
These soldiers were so pleased with having these instruments over there that Steve and Barb wanted to find a way to get more instruments to our troops, hence “Operation Happy Note”.
Since March of 2005 we have sent hundreds of instruments including guitars, mandolins, banjos, violins, harmonicas, and accessories. Steve also wrote a lesson program with CD for those who don’t know how to play.
“We can’t stop now!” says Barb, just because her son is now back home with his family. There are just too many requests that keep coming in, these soldiers need the joy that music brings to them."
http://www.operationhappynote.com/index.phpid=1
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This is a refreshing organization to find , and it is much needed . It is for military in Afganistan and Iraq :
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans. IAVA is an independent organization and is not affiliated with any groups other than our sister (c)4, IAVA ACTIN FUND.
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http://www.iava.org/for-oif/oef-vets
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Are you a member of the military who has to leave a much loved pet ? Here is an organization that will help .
A NationWide & Global network of Individual Foster Homes that will house, nurture and care for
the dogs, cats, birds, horses and all other pets for all the Military personnel Only.
(Foster: to give temporary nurture, care and shelter.)
As of April, 2002 ALL the Pets of the Military are now classified as "Part Of The Family"! "-A quote from the site. To access the program , go here :
https://www.netpets.org/netp/foster.php
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FOR VETERANS AND THOSE IN THE MILITARY CONSIDERING CIVILIAN LIFE This is another wonderful resource courtesy of Elaine of TSA. Transitions from military to civilian life are made smoother with the assistance of the Veterans Resource Central . They provide everything at a very low cost or free to veterans and their families.
Veterans Resource Central
The VRC provides information
and guidance to veterans transitioning to civilian life, to military families challenged by life
issues at home, as well as to active duty individuals considering civilian careers. We introduce
veterans to a network of community business leaders many of whom are veterans, family
members of veterans or who just care about veterans and want to help you with your transition.
. The goal of VRC, a Pennsylvania-based, non-profit organization, is to
help returning veterans adjust to civilian life and discover appropriate career options. We have
consolidated many resources in a central clearinghouse and continue to incorporate additional
resources.
Our Services
VRC combines technology and people helping people. The support VRC provides veterans is at
a low or no cost to them. Through our partners, we provide the following services:
• Career planning
• Job placement
• Business start up
• Family support
• Peer-to-peer assistance and support
• Stress management consulting
• Financial advice and counseling
• Career networking
http://www.veteransresourcecentral.org/index.shtml
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THE SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS (SMW) was founded in 1968 by Theresa (Tess) Alexander to serve the interests of women whose husbands died while on active military duty, of a service-connected illness, or during disability or regular retirement from the armed forces
http://www.militarywidows.org/
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A site called "Ancient Mariners and Forgotten Soldiers" . This has poems , memories and stories , as well as links by and for america's military
http://www.jacksjoint.com/military.htm
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Living a life with disabilities , I sometimes need mental health counseling. I imagine that in the armed forces , you also would find times that working on your mental health would be crucial to living a full life. Here is a great program for free counseling. ( ANOTHER HIGH FIVE FOR ELAINE OF TSA FOR THIS ONE !)
http://www.giveanhour.org/cms/index.php
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Here is a special kit , including a DVD , for the children of those that are being deployed . This is free.
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Welcome to Wounded Warriors
Our Mission: Supporting Families Our mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. The families of our casualties suffer in many ways: some financially, some psychologically. Wounded Warriors mitigates their trauma by allowing them to find peace and solace as a family once more in family-friendly resorts that we provide free of charge. The resort condominiums that we own in Orlando, Florida and Galveston, Texas are quiet havens where war torn families can reunite and become stronger.
WOUNDED WARRIORS
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The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
was created to provide a way for individuals,corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives.
Salute America's Heroes
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A hand up , not a hand out.
USA Cares exists to help servicemembers and their families deployed across America and around the globe. USA Cares provides support with relevant and direct assistance that improves challenging situations and betters the life and well-being of Americans who ask so little, yet give so very much.
USA CARES
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Here's a site for military wives
It has information about finding websites for military bases around the world, poems and essays and articles written by military wives, a question and answer page for all things having to do with the military and military wives, and much more.
Welcome to SGT MOM'S PLACE -
Military Life explained by a Military Wife! Everyone is welcome here! If you like this site, tell all your friends or link SGT MOM'S to your home page!
Sgt. mom's Welcome Page
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STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents)
is a federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs.STOMP began in 1985, it is a project of Washington PAVE, and is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The staff of the STOMP Project are parents of children who have disabilities and have experience in raising their children in military communities and traveling with their spouses to different locations.
STOMP serves families in four main ways:
STOMP PROJECT PAGE
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Here is another site recommended by Elaine of TSA ( thank you Elaine !). I am glad Elaine thought about this page .
Strategic and Enabling Goals-VETERANS' ASSISTANCE
Strategic Goal 1 - Restore the capability of veterans with disabilities to the greatest extent possible and improve the qualtiy of their lives and that of their families.
Strategic Goal 2 - Ensure a smooth transition for veterans from active military service to civilian life.
Strategic Goal 3 - Honor and serve veterans in life and memorialize them in death for their sacrifices on behalf of the Nation.
Strategic Goal 4 - Contribute to the public health, emergency management, socioeconomic well-being, and history of the Nation.
Enabling Goal - Deliver world-class service to veterans and their families by applying sound business principles that result in effective management of people, communications, technology, and governance."
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
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This page is for those in the
National Guard and their families another great resource courtesy of Elaine of TSA
All sorts of help can be found here . You will find programs for helping the transitions that family must go through specific to the National Guard , as well as practical help for emergencies and financial hardships.
OVERVIEW OF ASSISTANCE FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES
Here is a clickable map and resource page
to find the National Guard Family program in your state and city :
RESOURCE FINDER AND SEARCH PAGE
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For general help with daily needs whether you are military or not :
FOR MORE FREE ASSISTANCE , CLICK HERE
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Here is another good site recommended by our fellow Aidmate Elaine of TSA: Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides
About Us
Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront is one of a select few charities privileged to operate under a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) presented by the Department of Defense.
Read the MOU
Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)3 founded after September 11, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,000 volunteers in 31 chapters nationwide. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need.
How We Help - Operation Homefront provides aid to families struggling not only with emergencies, but also the problems of everyday life. Existing programs include:
- Emergency Aid - Food, baby care items, vehicle donation and repair.
- Computer Program - Allows children and spouses to stay in touch with their loved one.
- Financial Assistance Program - Crises such as illness, homelessness and death.
- Furniture Program - Donated household and baby furniture; working order appliances.
- Moving - Providing physical labor for families when a service member is deployed.
- Social Outreach - Adopt-a-family, Thanksgiving/holiday baskets, back-to-school supplies.
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http://www.operationhomefront.net/
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