Challenge America

03/27/2026

Music Therapy Awareness Month!

03/16/2026

✨ We have a very special live event happening today in the Military Sisterhood Initiative!

Join us for the Aging Gratefully Discussion Group today at 4:30 PM Eastern on Zoom.

This gathering will be facilitated by Challenge America Music Therapist, Kate Wasserman, and will offer a supportive space to reflect on the many layers of aging in a woman’s body and life.

There are so many layers to the experience of aging in a woman’s body. Hormones fluctuate and change. Our bodies shift in weight, muscle, skin, hair, and even height. Alongside the physical changes, there are emotional and spiritual shifts as we grow and mature. Our roles in families evolve, and society’s expectations often change too.

At some point, many women face a quiet but powerful question: How much do we bend to what others expect of us—and how much do we stay grounded in what feels true for ourselves?

If this resonates with you, we would love for you to join the conversation. :speech_balloon:

⏱️ Today | 4:30 PM ET | Zoom

We hope to see you there! 💛

For more information, visit www.militarysisterhoodinitiative.org

02/07/2026

We’re excited to share that our new website is officially live! 🎉

Created in-house by our team, the refreshed site makes it easier to learn about who we are, what we do, and how to get involved. You’ll find updated content, a cleaner design, and improved navigation to help you find what you’re looking for faster.

Whether you’re looking for resources, updates, or ways to get involved, it’s all easier to find!

Thanks to the thoughtful feedback from Veterans in our communities, the new website now includes specific donation categories for the different areas of our programming.

The new site also includes member features for our CAVARTS and Military Sisterhood Initiative communities - spaces where members c***ect through stories, artwork, and more. These powerful stories affirm why we do the work we do at Challenge America. We hope these stories will resonate with readers just as deeply, inspiring c***ection, reflection, and a shared sense of purpose.

We are so grateful to have you alongside us on this journey. We hope the new website feels as inspiring and meaningful to you as it does to us!

Explore the new website here:�

Explore creative arts programs, resources, and a supportive community that offers resources, c***ection, and support for Veterans at Challenge America.

12/02/2025

As the holiday season inspires gifting and gratitude, we invite you to join us in celebrating , the global day of unity. ✨
At Challenge America, it is our mission to c***ect service members, Veterans, and their families to resources and solutions that build community and give purpose to their lives. To achieve this mission, our team leverages innovation, the creative arts, and community-building strategies. From the beginning, we set out to challenge the status quo by designing and scaling innovative, evidence-based solutions to the needs of the military community - no matter where they live. By leveraging technology, the creative arts, and community solidarity, we are challenging America to think differently about how we serve our military.
Today, we humbly invite you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Challenge America. Every contribution—no matter the amount—helps us advance our mission and deliver more innovative programs and services to our Veterans.
Here’s how you can support Challenge America this Giving Tuesday:
🎁 Make a tax-deductible donation of any amount ---> www.challengeamerica.com/donate
🚴 Register for our Virtual 5k: Move for Veterans! We’re inviting our entire community—friends, family, co-workers, and supporters everywhere—to get moving in support of our nation’s heroes. Complete your 5K anytime, anywhere, and in any way that works for you—it’s all about getting active for a great cause. We encourage you to invite others to sponsor your effort and help raise awareness and support for Challenge America’s mission. ---> https://www.chalktalksports.com/products/virtual-race-challenge-america-virtual-5k-step-up-for-veterans?variant=46983323222208

🇺🇲 Encourage Veterans you know to check out our online communities CAVARTS and the Military Sisterhood Initiative.

➡️ Help spread the word about the work we do by telling your friends and family about Challenge America or creating a social media post!
It is a great honor to serve our military community in such a meaningful and impactful way, and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support!

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11/11/2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues of Challenge America,

On this incredibly significant day, we honor the selfless sacrifice, courage, and bravery of our Veterans and service members.

To our Veterans, today is dedicated entirely to celebrating you. We offer our deepest gratitude and highest admiration for your selfless service and the sacrifices you have made for our nation. Your courage, dedication, and resilience have safeguarded our freedom, strengthened our communities, and upheld the ideals that define America. Though a single day cannot truly capture the depth of our appreciation, our gratitude is everlasting.

Your stories of valor and perseverance continue to inspire us all in our work for Challenge America and beyond. They remind us of the true meaning of patriotism—the unity, strength, and compassion that bind us together as one nation. Your legacy endures, shaping the future of our democracy and lighting the path for generations to come.

In honor of Veterans Day, we invite all of the Challenge America community to take part in and help us spread the word about our first-ever annual Challenge America Virtual 5K: Move for Veterans!

We’re inviting our entire community—friends, family, co-workers, and supporters everywhere—to get moving in support of our nation’s heroes. Our goal is to reach 500 participants this year, and we need your help to make it happen!

Complete your 5K anytime, anywhere, and in any way that works for you—it’s all about getting active for a great cause. We encourage you to invite others to sponsor your effort and help raise awareness and support for Challenge America’s mission.
This event celebrates Veterans Day, but you can participate whenever it fits your schedule. Form a team, share your photos, and show your pride in supporting all who served!

Wishing you all a wonderful Veterans Day — your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We are profoundly thankful for all you have given and for the countless ways you continue to enrich our lives as a member of the Challenge America community.

REGISTER HERE:

Join us for the Challenge America Virtual 5K, a nationwide event dedicated to honoring and supporting our nation’s Veterans. Whether you run, walk, bike, or roll, every registration helps raise awareness and vital funds for programs that empower Veterans through creative arts, community, and c***e...

10/31/2025

Register NOW for Challenge America’s first-ever virtual 5K Move for Veterans! Link in bio and on www.challengeamerica.com

09/11/2025

September 11th remains a solemn day etched into the heart of our nation’s shared memory.
Twenty-four years have passed since that tragic day when our world was forever changed by acts of terror. On September 11, 2001, the very fabric of our society was tested—and in the aftermath, we witnessed the strength, unity, and compassion that define the American spirit.
As we mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11, let us take time to reflect on the lasting impact of that day. For many of you in the Challenge America community—Veterans whose lives are deeply intertwined with service and sacrifice—this day holds an especially profound and personal significance.
In the wake of 9/11, a renewed wave of unity and patriotism swept across the country, inspiring countless individuals to step forward in service. Many of you answered that call, and your bravery and dedication became a powerful testament to our nation’s enduring values of resilience, honor, and sacrifice.
Today, we remember not only the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that day, but also the thousands of service members who have given their lives since. We honor their families and those who continue to support our Veteran community—your strength and perseverance are essential to our collective resilience.
At Challenge America, we pause to recognize every hero who risked their life on 9/11, and we honor those we lost. Your service, your stories, and your sacrifices shape our national identity—and though we can never fully express our gratitude, we remain endlessly thankful.
Thank you for your unwavering service. Your courage inspires us all, and we are so grateful you are here with us as a part of the Challenge America community!

05/26/2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues of Challenge America,

Today is Memorial Day, an incredibly significant day to all of us here at Challenge America. Today, may we honor, remember, and grieve the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service of all that we hold dear in the United States of America.

Today and every day, may we reflect on those brave and selfless individuals with solemn gratitude.

While we know that remembrance and honor should never be contained to a singular day, we do want to take a moment to thank each and every one of our Veterans for the service and sacrifices you have made to defend our freedoms. The individuals that make up the Challenge America community exemplify unwavering devotion to our nation, having selflessly answered the call to serve, and courageously placing themselves in harm’s way to protect and uphold the values we hold dear.

We know that this service comes at a cost, and although our recognition cannot fully encapsulate the depth of gratitude we hold for your sacrifices, we want you to know they will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful for your choice to serve.

On this Memorial Day, may you feel proud—proud to have served your country alongside the fallen heroes throughout history who have dedicated their lives to protecting and preserving the freedoms we hold dear. May you pause to reflect in solemn gratitude for their sacrifice, for the life you lead, and for the countless simple gifts that enrich each and every moment.

Today and every day, we honor our fallen heroes, and we honor you.

We are so honored to have you as part of our community. It is an honor to cultivate this incredible space of art and camaraderie with you all.

We know that today is a heavy day - take special care of yourselves today, pour your heart and soul into your artistry, and remember that you are cared for and supported by a network of Veterans in the Challenge America communities with shared experiences.

We wish you a reflective and meaningful Memorial Day.

Sincerely,
The Challenge America Team

05/23/2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues of Challenge America,

Memorial Day Weekend is an incredibly significant time for all of us here at Challenge America. This weekend, may we honor, remember, and grieve the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service of all that we hold dear in the United States of America.

Today and every day, may we reflect on those brave and selfless individuals with solemn gratitude.

While we know that remembrance and honor should never be contained to a singular day, we do want to take a moment to thank each and every one of our Veterans for the service and sacrifices you have made to defend our freedoms. The individuals that make up the Challenge America community exemplify unwavering devotion to our nation, having selflessly answered the call to serve, and courageously placing themselves in harm’s way to protect and uphold the values we hold dear.

We know that this service comes at a cost, and although our recognition cannot fully encapsulate the depth of gratitude we hold for your sacrifices, we want you to know they will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful for your choice to serve.

On this Memorial Day, may you feel proud—proud to have served your country alongside the fallen heroes throughout history that have dedicated their lives to protecting and preserving the freedoms we hold dear. May you pause to reflect in solemn gratitude for their sacrifice, for the life you lead, and for the countless simple gifts that enrich each and every moment.

Today and every day, we honor our fallen heroes, and we honor you.

We are so honored to have you as part of our community. It is an honor to cultivate this incredible space of art and camaraderie with you all.

We know that Memorial Day is a heavy day - take special care of yourselves this weekend, pour your heart and soul into your artistry, and remember that you are cared for and supported by a network of Veterans in the Challenge America communities with shared experiences.

We wish you a reflective and meaningful Memorial Day Weekend.

Sincerely,
The Challenge America Team

04/07/2025

We are so excited to share an incredible podcast episode with you today featuring Military Sisterhood Initiative Co-Founder Zaneta Adams!

In this inspiring episode of The Lasting Mission Podcast, 's Britt Myers sits down with Zaneta Adams, a dedicated advocate for Veterans and a former Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force Agent. After serving for over eight years, Zaneta faced a life-changing challenge but defied the odds to not only recover but to thrive. Since her medical retirement from the military, she has made an incredible impact on veterans and their families through her work as an attorney within the Veterans Affairs Agency, a Veteran State Contact for Senator Stabenow, and as the founder of multiple organizations supporting women veterans. Join us for a powerful conversation on resilience, leadership, and the ongoing fight for Veterans’ rights.

Mission Roll Call® is a nonpartisan movement providing Veterans with a powerful, unified voice that is heard by our nation’s leaders and communities.

Watch the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5ThVzcQIuw

Join Mission Roll Call: https://missionrollcall.org/get-involved/

Find The Lasting Mission on all platforms: http://www.thelastingmission.com

Learn About Challenge America: https://www.challengeamerica.com/

Learn About MSI: https://tinyurl.com/MRCMSI

“The Lasting Mission” podcast is dedicated to sharing the powerful stories and experiences of Veterans, their families and supporters. Our mission is to provide a platform where their voices can inspire, educate and support others as they pursue a lasting mission of learning and purpose. Through candid conversations about both successes and challenges, we aim to foster a community of resilience, understanding and growth for all who have worn the uniform and their loved ones.

It was an honor to partner with Mission Roll Call and the amazing Zaneta Adams to help bring this podcast episode to life, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

12/10/2024

Thank you for supporting Challenge America on Colorado Gives Day and throughout the year!

DONATE TODAY: https://www.challengeamerica.com/donate

12/03/2024

Dear Challenge America Colleagues & Friends,

As the holiday season invokes the spirit of gifting and gratitude, we invite you to join us in celebrating , the global day of unity.

At Challenge America, it is our mission to c***ect service members, Veterans, and their families to resources and solutions that build community and give purpose to their lives. To achieve this mission, our team leverages innovation, the creative arts, and community-building strategies. From the beginning, we set out to challenge the status quo by designing and scaling innovative, evidence-based solutions to the needs of the military community - no matter where they live. By leveraging technology, the creative arts, and community solidarity, we are challenging America to think differently about how we serve our military.

Today, we humbly ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Challenge America. A contribution of any amount will help us to achieve our mission and bring more of our innovative programming, products, and services to our Veterans.

Here’s how you can support Challenge America this Giving Tuesday:

• Make a tax-deductible donation of any amount https://www.challengeamerica.com/donate

• Encourage Veterans you know to check out our online communities CAVARTS and the Military Sisterhood Initiative

• Help spread the word about the work we do by telling your friends and family about Challenge America or creating a social media post.

It is a great honor to serve our military community in such a meaningful and impactful way, and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support!

https://www.challengeamerica.com/
http://www.cavarts.org/
http://www.militarysisterhoodinitiative.org/