American Healing Arts Foundation
http://americanhealingartsfoundation.com/
American Healing Arts Foundation provides free art classes (all supplies included) and therapists for our great veterans of all wars, conflicts, peace time service and all eras. We hope to expand this program to first responders in the future.
Art is proven to be a great form of physical, psychological and spiritual therapy for veterans especially those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which is nonverbal in nature and the ability to integrate and express past experiences is trapped below the level of conscious thought.
Arizona Coalition for Military Families
http://arizonacoalition.org/
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a nationally-recognized public/private partnership focused on building Arizona’s statewide capacity to care for and support all service members, veterans and their families. The Coalition fosters cross-sector collaboration between the military, government and community. We invite you to learn more about the Coalition and to contact us at anytime if we can be of assistance.
Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness
http://www.azceh.org/
The Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness seeks the end of homelessness in Arizona, and will lead in this effort through advocacy, education and coordination with local communities.
Please help us in our mission by learning more about this issue by reading through this site. You'll find overview information about homelessness, solutions, and opportunities to help and donate as AZCEH is recognized as a working poor tax credit organization.
You can also learn about innovative community collaborations under our Special Initiatives section.
Project H3: Home, Health, Hope is a collaborative effort of community leaders from the non-profit, governmental and business communities in the Greater Phoenix area striving to end homelessness in our communities.
Project H3 is the Maricopa County initiative of the 100,000 Homes Campaign, an effort to bring together change agents from across the country to find and house 100,000 of the country’s most vulnerable and long-term homeless individuals and families by July 2013. Project H3 is led by the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness and supported by over 30 agencies, organizations, and entities.
Arizona Justice Center
http://www.azjusticecenter.org/
We are advocates-and equip advocates-for the oppressed, homeless, working poor, elderly, teens, and prisoners. Our mission is to glorify God through justice: legal services, family and addiction counseling, workforce opportunity and training.
Helping Hands For Freedom
http://helpinghandsforfreedom.org/
Programs That Provide Support For Military Children
The Cause
Regardless of partisan or political views, we aim to increase awareness and funds to address the needs of our military children and families who sacrifice daily for our freedom.
Our Mission and Service
The mission of Helping Hands for Freedom is to provide military children and families the financial assistance necessary when dealing with a family member lost, wounded, or serving multiple deployments in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
THE FORGOTTEN HEROES…
The word military calls to mind men and women in uniform, those who are today serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is not hard to imagine the sacrifices that these men and women make. But the images that are too often forgotten are those of wives, husbands, children who stay behind. Their commitment to our country lies in the sacrifices they have to make while supporting the family member who serves. Over 2 million children have a parent who is in the military. Over 48,000 have a parent that has been wounded or killed during the current conflict. The period before and during deployment can be quite stressful for a young child. The fear of a parent being injured or even killed can be an ongoing worry. Other difficulties include separation anxiety and the adjustments that must be made when only one parent is home: additional responsibilities with household chores or helping to care for siblings. When parents return from deployment, they are not always the same. Major injuries, such as the loss of a limb, Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are life-altering and children often have a hard time understanding the reason for a significant change in the appearance, personality or behavior of a parent.
MILITARY CHILDREN “THE STORY BEHIND THE SCENE”
The children of our wounded service members, and those who lose a parent to war, suffer not only from the devastating loss of a parent and a life-changing home environment, but also from the absence of a significant contributor to their growth, development, and education. Children whose parents serve multiple deployments also face considerable change. To these children facing such significant issues, caring mentors and proven leadership provide the vital support, encouragement, and inspiration to help them reach their goals in life. We work to address the gaps in the military and government’s support for the immediate needs facing our service members, the wounded, their families and the families of the fatally wounded.
All Helping Hands for Freedom programs for military children will feature curriculum and structure focusing:
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
- Study techniques for test preparation
- How to take notes during class
- How to seek assistance from teachers, mentors, parents, etc
- The value of a solid education and staying in school to graduate
- Types of scholarships available for local and national colleges
- Types of classes and grade point averages required to qualify
- Additional information about finding and qualifying for financial assistance, scholarships and grants
SPORTS, FITNESS, & LIFESTYLE
- Instruction from highly respected, successful professional athletes and coaches
- High level instructors on speed, strength & conditioning
- Segments taught by experts in health & nutrition
- Professional educators discuss discipline, dedication and the importance of a strong work ethic
- In-depth discussion on sportsmanship
LECTURE TOPICS – KEY ISSUES FACING YOUTH
- Lecture topics unique to military children
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Violence and anger management
- Race awareness and ethnic tolerance
- Valuing family and friends
- Current affairs
- Local topics
Horse Rhythm Foundation
http://www.horserhythm.org/
Horse Rhythm Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed to offer specialized services for veterans, first responders and their families suffering with mental health disorders (PTSD) and physical disabilities (traumatic brain injuries, amputations, etc.) due to combat or public safety tragedies. It was established and is fostered by disabled war veterans in an attempt to bridge the gap between conventional healing and whole-being wellness of mind, body and spirit. HRF offers equine-assisted services that recognize, respect, and honor the basic values of our military, law enforcement and firefighters, as well as their families.
Madison Street Veterans Association
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Street-Veterans-Association/
Madison Street Veterans Association is a peer-run group of homeless and formally homeless Veterans offering personal, individualized service, basic resources, community and advocacy for all Veterans.
Military Rape Crisis Center
http://militaryrapecrisiscenter.org/
The Military Rape Crisis Center (MRCC) strives to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence in the United States Armed Forces. MRCC provides case management, victim advocacy, support groups, education, research and training.
Who do we serve?
The Military Rape Crisis Center is a survivor-run organization. All of our services are available to Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces that been sexually harassed, sexually assaulted and/or raped. We do not have a time in service or character of discharge requirement. We also are available to offer support to parents, spouses and family members of Military Sexual Trauma survivors to help their loved ones.
Pets for Vets
http://pets-for-vets.com/
At Pets for Vets, we believe our country owes military veterans a debt of gratitude. Our soldiers have been brave but many of them have returned with physical and emotional injuries that have made it difficult to transition back to civilian life. Some estimates state that as many as 20% of returning military veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).The Pets for Vets program is dedicated to supporting veterans and providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with America’s veterans who could benefit from a companion animal. The Pets… 3 to 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year. These animals can make excellent companion animals but never have that chance. Our dedicated animal trainers will evaluate and rescue the shelter animals and provide additional training to ensure that they are able to assimilate into a home, which is quite different from a shelter environment. The Vets… Sadly, there are alarming statistics of suicide, family abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder facing veterans returning to civilian life after military duty. This can cause a downward spiral of apathy, unemployment, broken relationships, addiction and depression. It is our belief that companion animals can be the life saving therapy or friend that many returning service men and women need.
Take Charge America
http://www.takechargeamerica.org/
For 25 years, Take Charge America has been committed to helping people around the country improve their financial futures. We work with individuals and families facing a variety of financial challenges to help them achieve self-reliance, financial stability and financial independence. Services include:
- Financial education
- Credit counseling
- Debt management
- Housing counseling
- Foreclosure prevention counseling
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Reverse mortgage counseling
- Student loan counseling
UNITED STATES WAR VETERAN'S PTSD FOUNDATION
http://www.azptsd.org/
Our mission is to provide comprehensive treatment for combat veterans suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder " Free of Charge". PTSD or Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder is marked by clear biological changes as well as psychological symptoms. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, an anxiety disorder, can affect those who personally experience a catastrophe and those who witness it. The disorder is also associated with impairment of the person's ability to function in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems and divorces, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.
Wings for Warriors
http://wingsforwarriors.org/
Wings for Warriors is a volunteer driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in support of combat wounded military service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mission Our mission is to provide necessary tools, insights and resources for wounded veterans as they go through the recovery process and transition into new realities. Among the services and activities we support include: Guidance and Counseling Guidance and counseling in dealing with military and government entities to secure healthcare, financial and legal benefits.
Travel Assistance Financial assistance for immediate family members traveling to visit wounded loved ones located at military and hospital facilities around the nation.
Public Awareness Public awareness events and programs to highlight the unique challenges our wounded warriors face and to ensure that they receive strong community support.
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