Hope For The Warriors?

Hope For The Warriors?' CEO, Robin Kelleher, spoke at today's Veteran and Military Affairs Executive Forum with Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to be a voice advocating for military families in the Commonwealth!

This week, we're mourning the loss of beloved actor John Ashton, who passed away last Thursday. Not only was he a talented actor who brought so much joy to many through his work, he was also a steadfast advocate for the military and our heroes. We're grateful to have worked with John over the years and for his unwavering dedication to HOPE and our veterans. ??

October is Financial Wellness Month. ?? HOPE and our team of master's level financial social workers are here to help you get back on track. With the holidays just around the corner, there is no better time to start planning and budgeting for the end of the year. Check out this blog to learn ways to improve your financial wellness: https://lnkd.in/gBKYC4uK

Did you know that October is Emotional Wellness Month? In today's digital world, getting access to helpful resources has never been easier. In fact, these resources can be found in the palm of your hand. There are many smartphone apps that are designed to help improve mental health, several of which our Well-Being staff members recommend to clients! Learn more about these apps at https://lnkd.in/d8MwNWcM

Help us give a big round of applause to our incredible Team HOPE members for their accomplishments in September! ?? Dontralisa Jones: Boston or Bust Half Marathon Kevin Bittenbender: Air Force Marathon & No Obstacles Race Ray Turner: Air Force Marathon Andres Rosario: Air Force Marathon & No Obstacles Race

At HOPE, we see individuals facing a variety of risk factors for suicide that come with transitioning from active duty to veteran status. Our holistic well-being approach is designed to combat and reduce these risk factors and promote resilience in our clients. If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, don't be afraid to ask for help. Together, we can work towards a future filled with HOPE and emotional wellness. To access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, dial 988 then press 1 to access the Veterans Crisis Line.

This afternoon, we had the honor of attending the Gold Star Family Monument Dedication at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, OH with Gold Star Spouse Brittnay McCall, who was there in honor of her late husband, Army Sgt. Daniel McCall. This special monument honors and recognizes Gold Star Families like Brittnay's and will help preserve the memory of their loved ones. ??????

Today, on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we recognize and honor those who have lost a son, daughter, or sibling in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. ?? Join us in giving thanks for the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country and help us honor their loved ones. https://lnkd.in/ea6zpGEW

It does not take a trained professional to prevent suicide. Taking time to check in with friends and family and providing non-judgmental listening can be vital to allowing someone a safe space to share and ask for help. If it feels overwhelming or intimidating, complete training to identify warning signs and intervention tools. Here are some resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that can help: https://lnkd.in/gJpCRsQr If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, don't be afraid to ask for help. Together we can work toward a future filled with HOPE and emotional wellness. To access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, dial 988 then press 1 to access the Veterans Crisis Line.

Today, we joined our New York community to push our limits and take on the 3rd annual No Obstacles: Race For The Warriors on Governor's Island. The success of this event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners. No Obstacles was hosted by Paine Schwartz Partners and powered by Spartan. Our military families served our nation and these partners are ensuring there are no obstacles for them to get the HOPE, care, and support they deserve. Morrison Foerster, Lyons Magnus, AgroFresh, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Urban Farmer, Suja Life, Kirkland & Ellis, Registrar Corp, Alvarez & Marsal, HGS BioScience, McKinsey & Company, Verisem Seeds, Rothschild & Co, KPMG, Evercore, Advanced Agrilytics, Morgan Stanley, Aon, Lazard, Joele Frank, Goldman Sachs, Reed Smith LLP, Rabobank, AgBiTech, Sterilex, Riveron