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Goal of Program to Reduce Number of Military Children Affected by Divorce

For the first time in its 60-year history, veteran equestrian products manufacturer, Kensington Protective Products, has pledged its full support to a non-profit, Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes, Inc.,

The Pennyslvania Harness Horseman's Assn. has donated $2000 to Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes, a non-profit horseback riding program.

Veterans charity, Healing Heroes Network, wins Facebook contest to receive grant from the Mike Alstott Family Foundation to help military families.

Matawan-based company, Autos for Hope, has taken an active role in supporting the needs of wounded service members. They will pick up any car donation in the tristate area, sell it and donate a portion of the sales to Hope For The Warriors.

Food Lion customers raised more than $163,000 through its recent Hope For The Warriors® Thriller on the Griller benefit events to assist combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen.

DENVER – June 19, 2012 – With a little over three weeks, committed employees and customers more than eager to help, Groove Auto reached its goal of raising 20k to help Colorado’s military families.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Hope For The Warriors® will hold the annual Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala in Washington, D.C. Admiral James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the guest speaker for the Gala.

Hope For The Warriors® proudly unveils their new logo, emphasizing their focus on the needs and challenges of the military family unit.

During the month of May, Casey’s General Store is offering a special promotion on popular items with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Hope For The Warriors®.

Hope For The Warriors® is excited to announce their addition as beneficiary to the Nicholas Sparks Foundation. Many military families will be guests April 20-22 for the Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Family Weekend Celebration.

Hope For The Warriors® is proud to announce the expansion of its stock car racing team. The creator of the team will be joined by his 13-year-old son, Travis Hanson Jr. The father/son team will race in several key locations along the east coast.

Hope For The Warriors® will honor combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen at the Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala. The black-tie event will feature television and movie actor Gary Sinise as the awards ceremony host.

February 21, 2012. Seattle, WA - The Gottman Institute and Kimochis® have partnered to create The Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families in an effort to help military families stay connected throughout all phases of the deployment cycle.

Children’s book helps family deal with issues of war and family separation.

The National Stress and Anxiety Prevention Center ended its 2011 Summer Stress, Anxiety and Depression Awareness Program with great success. The program donated copies of the book Suffer No More to libraries, shelters and housing centers in the US.

Goal of Program to Reduce Number of Military Children Affected by Divorce

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For the first time in its 60-year history, veteran equestrian products manufacturer, Kensington Protective Products, has pledged its full support to a non-profit, Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes, Inc.,

Inspired by her experience as a military mom, new author Kristin Ayyar pens children’s book to help kids cope with separation from a...

The American Competitive Trail Horse Assn. (ACTHA) and its Las Vegas ride host, Lisa Erickson, invites Las Vegas trail riding enthusiasts, novice to advanced, to participate in a trail ride, Feb. 2 to benefit Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes.

The Southern Nevada Lacrosse Association (SNLA) is hosting its annual Charity Jam, Sat. Feb. 2 at Teton Trails Park, 7850 No Bradley Road, 8 am to 8 pm.

The Pennyslvania Harness Horseman's Assn. has donated $2000 to Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes, a non-profit horseback riding program.

Veterans charity, Healing Heroes Network, wins Facebook contest to receive grant from the Mike Alstott Family Foundation to help military families.

Matawan-based company, Autos for Hope, has taken an active role in supporting the needs of wounded service members. They will pick up any car donation in the tristate area, sell it and donate a portion of the sales to Hope For The Warriors.

Hope For The Warriors® is proud to reveal audited financial statements from 2011. Again this year, the nonprofit organization demonstrated a low percent of administrative and fundraising expenses.

Food Lion customers raised more than $163,000 through its recent Hope For The Warriors® Thriller on the Griller benefit events to assist combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen.

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) will be conducting a professional development institute (PDI) for counselors involved in military and veterans education counseling at the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Symposium.

The Canadian Hero Fund donated a pair of tickets to UFC 149 in Calgary to a deserving soldier located on base in Alberta.

MISSION: SLEEP, the non-profit arm of Let Mommy Sleep, is currently hosting a Silent Auction, leading up to the First Annual Mission: Sleep Mini-Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 21st from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Dulles Golf Center in Dulles, VA.

Casey’s General Store (www.caseys.com) will present a donation check of more than $355,000 to Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit organization that assists combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen.

DENVER – June 19, 2012 – With a little over three weeks, committed employees and customers more than eager to help, Groove Auto reached its goal of raising 20k to help Colorado’s military families.

Webinar to be held on May 21; Expert and veteran Retired Colonel James Martin to discuss strategies military families can use to ensure the four pillars of well-being are part of their lives

Flagconnections.com is poising itself for another Internet hot buy with its new retirement flag case.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Hope For The Warriors® will hold the annual Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala in Washington, D.C. Admiral James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the guest speaker for the Gala.

Operation Free Ride is a collaboration between breed associations and equestrian organizations, uniting in support of our nation's troops and their families. Interested families should register at www.operationfreeride.com.

Las Vegas-based non-profit spearheads campaign to introduce horses and horseback riding to military heroes and families in cities and town across the country.

Hope For The Warriors® proudly unveils their new logo, emphasizing their focus on the needs and challenges of the military family unit.

During the month of May, Casey’s General Store is offering a special promotion on popular items with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Hope For The Warriors®.

Hope For The Warriors® is excited to announce their addition as beneficiary to the Nicholas Sparks Foundation. Many military families will be guests April 20-22 for the Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Family Weekend Celebration.

Hope For The Warriors® is proud to announce the expansion of its stock car racing team. The creator of the team will be joined by his 13-year-old son, Travis Hanson Jr. The father/son team will race in several key locations along the east coast.

Hope For The Warriors® will honor combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen at the Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala. The black-tie event will feature television and movie actor Gary Sinise as the awards ceremony host.

Three handicap accessible homes aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will be closing almost exactly five years after they were opened. The Warrior House® Program has been managed for the past five years by Hope For The Warriors®.

February 21, 2012. Seattle, WA - The Gottman Institute and Kimochis® have partnered to create The Kimochis® Activity Kit for Military Families in an effort to help military families stay connected throughout all phases of the deployment cycle.

A Veterans Bill of Rights petition is being circulated by Project Foot, a Florida based charity for homeless veterans and military families.

Canadian sports supplement supplier Synergenex (www.synergenex.ca) has become an official corporate sponsor of the Canadian Hero Fund.

FPA of Massachusetts is offering free financial coaching and planning for military personnel and their families.

As the United States Marine Corps celebrated its 236 birthday last week, one active duty marine family is thrilled to have found another military man who helped solve their serious financial problem.

South Bay Mediation Initiates Veteran Family Program Honoring America’s military families, South Bay Mediation in Torrance, is offering divorce mediation services at no cost to military personnel, veterans and their spouses.

To show their support and appreciation for all that military personnel and their families sacrifice, YMCA of the Rockies is offering Military Getaway and new Veterans Appreciation Packages.

Children’s book helps family deal with issues of war and family separation.

The National Stress and Anxiety Prevention Center ended its 2011 Summer Stress, Anxiety and Depression Awareness Program with great success. The program donated copies of the book Suffer No More to libraries, shelters and housing centers in the US.

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) will be holding its annual conference at the Renaissance SeaWorld Hotel in Orland, Florida 13-16 February 2012. Over 1000 participants from the military and higher education will be in attendance.

Personal trainers across the country are supporting the White House initiative, Joining Forces, pledging free fitness training hours to enrich the lives of military families.

Army Teen Sisters Making a Ruckus in Nashville speaking out for Military Families Cassy and Alyssa Gaddis book summer tour educating and entertaining audiences across the nation using music and straight talk to teens, parents, and fans

Military support charity, Operation Gratitude, launches "Battalion Buddies" -- a new program to support and encourage the children of deployed U.S. service members.

US Military Pipeline to be Key Component of Effort to Reduce Unemployment and Underemployment Among Nation’s Veterans and Military Families

Service members and their families have support on their path to financial wellness with the new Military & Veterans debt management program offered by the non-profit credit counseling organization American Debt Counseling, Inc.

Heroes Today reaches out to suffering veterans in the City of Chester, PA and surrounding seven Boroughs to provide and connect them with much needed resources.

Verlo mattress factory stores salute military family month

Taco Bell donation campaign will benefit local military families.

Trees for Troops is competing with charities nationwide through the Pepsi Refresh Project for a $250,000 grant. You can help Trees for Troops deliver an additional 5,000 trees to military families by casting a daily vote in the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Arne Duncan, Education Secretary, recently participated in a roundtable discussion with parents at a Virginia elementary school to gain greater insight into the education challenges military families face. An article by BrainstormUSA.

Carry the Flame Across America is partnering with family support groups to help parents and children deal with loss, disability, and deployment while serving in America’s Armed Forces.

Military family can bring their own 100% white cotton pillow case to The Streets at Southpoint Center Court to be photographed by Kim Crenshaw Photography and to have the image screened onto the pillow case by Tom McFadden of Perfect Promotions.

This past Monday January 11, University of Toronto student volunteers raised money for Canadian military families by giving away hot chocolate and accepting donations.