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Welcome To Bonds Of CourageWe provide a network of support to ensure no troop, veteran
or military family member is ever alone. FROM ONE OF OUR SOLDIERS... " We thank with deepest sincerity of our hearts we have never meet so many nice people willing to help us in our lives, not even our families go the depths that you have gone and it's a beautiful feeling" |
Bonds of Courage on the Homefront.......
Greg |
An OIF and OEF Veteran who had transitioned back to civilian life a few years ago was searching for opportunities in business. Greg was working as an intern on Wall Street when he met one of our Career Mentors at an event. This mentor eventually opened the door for a career opportunity with his former firm. Greg wrote us to describe his frustrations and difficulty “on how to navigate seemingly opaque organizations”. The transition from a combat experienced Marine to the civilian job search was missing something. He describes to us how important his Mentor’s advice was in building a narrative of his experience that was coherent and relevant to a prospective employer.
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Kevin |
An OEF Veteran transitioning from active duty returned to civilian life. Among his challenges were having enough resources to secure an apartment while trying to start college. Like so many veterans he didn’t know just what he was eligible for. As he learned about various programs he still had the common challenge of connecting with resources. We advocated on his behalf with the administrators of a VA’s housing grant (SSVF). We helped him secure an apartment through the SSVF grant, and delivered a bed, bedding, household essentials as well as food card. This assistance gave him stability during his transition and walked him through the process to ensure his transition was successful.
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Carol |
An isolated, homebound disabled veteran without a bed, Carol’s attitude toward her situation was to “embrace the suck”. Her ready smile and gratitude for the smallest token was remarkable. When we brought her a new bed we found her cupboards empty. We soon returned with groceries, kitchen cutlery and household essentials. Because of her disability it’s hard for her to get out. We continue to visit her and are introducing her to a Veteran Battle Buddy to establish and maintain a lasting connection to others in her area.
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Bonds of Courage Overseas......
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"Your wonderful boxes came today and we are very grateful. This afternoon all our airmen are coming to take a look because they were running out of supplies. When we get packages it truly feels like Christmas and is certainly the highlight of any day here. You and your group make what we do worth it. To have men and women back home supporting our efforts and us keeps our morale up. Continue to pray for us as everyday here brings new challenges we must face. I appreciate all your hard work and effort putting together care packages. We pray god will bless you for this. Thank you for being a proud American."
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Bonds of Courage, Inc. has been determined to be a not-for-profit, public charity, # 71-0993070, exempt from the federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations made to this organization are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
