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In our ongoing effort to work alongside other likeminded nonprofits that strive to help Service members, Veterans, and their Families, the October 13, 2016 spotlight is Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans, the mission of which is to enhance and promote the healing of the physical and emotional well being of our combat veterans while connecting with nature and the great outdoors. John and I had the pleasure of meeting this organization’s founder Ryan Bowman and the members of the board of directors. I can tell you all that this camp is peaceful, calming, and beautiful, but it is Ryan and the wonderful people we met who make this organization what it is; a place to go to be with friendly, accepting, and open-minded people, who allow you to tell your story in a nonjudgmental and healing manner. John and I enjoyed our day there, especially when we sat around the fire when I told our story and one-by-one everyone felt safe enough to tell their stories, all of which were very different. Thank you Ryan and everyone at Pennsylvania Outdoors Veterans camp for a great day. Hey Raelene!!!!!! Read more.

In our continued mission to work alongside other likeminded nonprofits, here are the August 13^th spotlights. Blue Star Families is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, created by military families. They are committed to supporting one another through the unique challenges of military service, asking the larger civilian population to help as well, connecting military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and empowering military family members to create the best personal and family life possible for themselves. Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of currently-serving Military and Veterans, including immediate family of troops KIA to sporting events, concerts, performing arts and family activities across the nation. They support our troops by honoring their service and providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country. Hope for the Warriors was going to be our third spotlight; however, we could not use their website data without explicit permission. MPF emailed this nonprofit for permission and never received a response. Here is a description of Hope for the Warriors from another website that lists legitimate nonprofits: The mission of Hope For The Warriors® is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.  Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families. Please read more about these nonprofits and help them in through donations or volunteering. Read more.