Situation Report: Posts From The Road Home Program

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Putting the Pieces Back Together

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In life, the reality is things are never perfect. Things fall apart sometimes, and that is ok. Therapy can feel like putting the pieces of a challenging jigsaw puzzle back together. There are so many pieces and components of one’s life. Our goal at the Road Home Program is to …

Leading A More Meaningful Life

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A veteran’s life is not solely defined by their time and service in the military. Despite the obstacles, trauma and loss in many veterans’ experience, they can still lead meaningful lives. We believe that those same challenges can actually provide a source of strength. By working through trauma and loss …

After America’s Longest War

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America’s war in Afghanistan is over. There are no more American boots on the ground. Not only was this America’s longest war, but it was also a tremendous test of military morale. Brave military, as always, made the ultimate sacrifice. The visible and often deep invisible wounds of war impact …

Dog Tag Inc.

Harvey MorrisPodcast, VSO Partners

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 11 “We’re giving them those fundamental tools to kind of redefine who they are, find that purpose in life again…then use those tools to move forward in their careers.“ Dog Tag Inc.’s Chicago Program Manager and Army veteran, Justin Miller, shares how the …

Veterans Path to Hope

Harvey MorrisPodcast, VSO Partners

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 12 “We really have a whatever-it-takes kind of approach.” Veterans Path To Hope’s Executive Director, Laura Franz, shares how they effectively collaborate with community partners to serve veterans with a variety of resources. Will Beiersdorf, Executive Director of The Road Home Program …

College of DuPage

Harvey MorrisPodcast, VSO Partners

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 16 “Veterans need more than just their benefits processed. They need camaraderie. They need community. They need support and resources.”  College of DuPage Veterans Services Manager, Sheri Gross, shares the ways her team assists with education and financial benefits for the veteran-military community.  …

Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)

Harvey MorrisPodcast, VSO Partners

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 15 “We go in humbly to ask them, “How can we assist you?” instead of going in as a big shot and trying to tell them what they should be doing.” Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)’s Senior Director of Development, Jim Dolan, shares how …

Harper College

Harvey MorrisPodcast, VSO Partners

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 14 “Whether it’s education, whether it’s health care, just making sure that they are aware of all those benefits that are out there for them.” Harper College’s Veterans Center Coordinator, Jesus Molina, shares how his team helps veterans and military-connected students understand the …

The Impact of 9/11: Road Home Remembers

Harvey MorrisPodcast

Transcript of Road Home Program: The Podcast, Episode 10 “We united, we came together, and we found ways to help.” The Road Home Program team comes together to share their individual stories of how the events of 9/11 impacted their lives and the lives of all Americans. Will Beiersdorf, Executive Director …

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