There’s no better relationship than the one between man and dog and one veteran nonprofit understands that better than most. Pets for Vets, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, pairs rescue dogs with veterans in search of a service dog or companion. Founded by animal trainer Clarissa Black in 2009, Pets for Vets aims to improve the lives of both dogs and veterans by creating a “lifetime match.” “Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, … [Read more...]
Feel Good News: Hundreds of Veterans Attend WWI Vets Funeral
Hundreds of veterans and community supporters attended the funeral of a 97-year-old World War II veteran after learning he had no surviving family members to attend. James McCue, who died on Feb. 7 at a health care center in Massachusetts, was an Army veteran who served during World War II. According to his obituary, McCue was predeceased by his wife and has no other living relatives. The obituary, which quickly went viral on social media, encouraged community members to attend the … [Read more...]
Trump Honors Veterans at State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump used his second annual State of the Union address to honor veterans and highlight positive changes occurring at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Over the course of the hour-and-twenty-minute speech, Trump expressed his dedication to helping the VA and our veterans. The president invited several veterans to attend the annual event as his guests and recognized them throughout his speech. Trump recognized several World War II veterans, including Pfc. Joseph Reilly, … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Spotlight: Team Rubicon Takes on Disaster Relief
A natural disaster can strike our planet at any moment. From earthquakes to tsunamis to hurricanes, when a natural disaster hits, the results are all too often devastating. And, unfortunately, aid isn’t always readily available. That’s what Team Rubicon, a veteran-run disaster relief nonprofit based in Los Angles, hopes to change. Team Rubicon works to deploy emergency response teams, specifically tapping into the disaster relief skills and experience of military veterans. According to the … [Read more...]
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