CO-OP Survival

08/08/2026

Loved connecting with vets and community members at the Heritage District Farmers Market-Gilbert, AZ today ❤️
It’s a great opportunity to invite locals to our events, share info about our veteran-family programs, and connect family caregivers to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
-opsurvival ’snotabouttheleash

08/07/2026

Another hot one at the Gilbert Heritage District Farmers Market, but we'll be there with a ice chest full of cold water, leashes to be made, and conversations to be had 😁
7-11 AM, August 8th in downtown Gilbert: 92 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Event contact: Sharon, 480-329-5174

07/28/2026

Nice turnout, and some new friends!

07/16/2026

Co-Op Survival is currently taking applications for our October 2026 Veteran-Caregivers retreat. This year, we have spots for full-retreat and single day participants.
Head to our retreat page to register: https://co-opsurvival.com/programs/unbroken/

07/15/2026

Most of you know Co-Op Survival for our leashes, but did you know that our primary goal is advocacy for disabled vets and the family members who care for them.
Often, our advocacy runs into misconceptions about caregivers, and those misconceptions block support for the larger caregiver population.

07/10/2026

Co-Op Survival will be making leashes at the Heritage District Farmers Market tomorrow, July 11th, from 7 - 11 AM.

Pray for clouds, it's gonna be a hot one — there will be iced water for anyone who joins us.

06/29/2026

Co-Op Survival will be at American Legion Post 91 in Chandler tomorrow, June 29, from 5 - 8 PM

We provide the pizza, you make the leashes and enjoy the conversation.

922 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224

See you there!

06/17/2026

Co-Op Caregiver Coffee Chat today, Wednesday, June 17th, from 8 - 10 AM.
If you are a family member or friend who cares for a disabled vet (or you are a survivor), join us for coffee.
We'll pay for coffee, you relax, chat, read a book... it's up to you.

The Daily Drip
6430 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Event contact: Sharon 480-329-5174

06/15/2026

Link to the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG_-z7MjWJU

UMGC's Unstoppable crew were great to work with, and our discussion about the transition from individual to veteran caregiver will hopefully help others understand the caregiving life.
And if you ever wanted to know how Co-Op Survival started, this is it.

Host Lauren Cardillo sits down with UMGC student and nonprofit lead...

06/13/2026

We'll be making leashes (and giving away leashes to vets) at the Heritage District Farmers Market tomorrow.
Saturday, June 13th, from 7 - 11 AM.
Stop by, grab some coffee from Bergies (a personal fav), something to munch (the baked goods are AMAZING), and tie a few knots with us.
See you there!