Revitalizing Veterans' Dreams

06/13/2026

💚💜 Some things mean more than a logo or a color.
Our friends at Rick's Coffee Bar have created these special edition shirts in honor of Amos. On our next Tuesday coffee visit, the ReVD crew will be stopping by and purchasing shirts to show our love and support.
If you'd like a shirt and would like us to pick one up for you while we're there, please let us know in the comments or send us a message.
Sometimes supporting our community looks as simple as sharing a cup of coffee, wearing a shirt, and making sure people know they are not carrying their grief alone. 💚💜

Some things carry more meaning than just a name or a design. 💚

We are honored to introduce our newest Rick’s Coffee Bar t-shirts - a special edition created with purpose and remembrance. The color green was chosen in honor of Amos, whose favorite color it was.

Amos brought so much passion, kindness, and dedication to everything he did. While we continue to navigate this season of loss, we are reminded of the impact he made on so many lives and the legacy he leaves behind.

Wearing this shirt is more than showing support for Rick’s. It’s a way to carry a piece of Amos’ memory with us and celebrate the person he was.

These shirts are available now at Rick’s Coffee Bar. Thank you for continuing to surround us with love, support, and community. 💚

06/12/2026

We are definitely getting excited for Summer Salute! 🇺🇸
Thank you to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans for inviting ReVD to be part of this incredible event again this year.
A huge thank you to Operation Gratitude OperationGratitude and Heart CPR nonprofit partners for donating items to help us create our Thank You For Your Service Bags. 💜
And a special thank you to Steve Walker, Carver County VSO, for donating the bags we'll use to package everything together.
We still have some work to do, and we'd love your help!
📍 Who's coming Saturday to help assemble bags with us? Drop a 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ in the comments if you'll be joining us.
We are also still accepting donations! Items that are always appreciated include:
▪️ Individually wrapped snacks
▪️ Fidget items
▪️ Lip balm & travel-size toiletries
▪️ Playing cards & small games
▪️ Water bottles
▪️ Small comfort items and patriotic goodies
It truly takes a community to make these projects happen, and we are grateful for every person and organization helping us love on our veterans and service members.

06/12/2026

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Check on your Peeps
They are not OK!

My brother’s kids—ages 22, 20, and 19—are facing an unimaginable challenge aft… Syn Robertson needs your support for Support for My Brother’s Kids After Loss

06/11/2026

ReVD Family Needs Your Help
Many of you know that Revitalizing Veterans Dreams was born from loss and from the belief that no one should have to walk through life's hardest moments alone.
Recently, our family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. My brother, Steven, a veteran, passed away and leaves behind three amazing children.
At just 22 years old, his oldest daughter is now trying to navigate responsibilities no young person should have to face alone. Along with caring for her younger siblings, she is working through the legal and financial challenges that come with settling an estate and keeping her dad's home maintained until everything can be resolved.
This one hits very close to my heart.
Today, I am not asking for help for myself. I am asking for help for Steven's children.
Revitalizing Veterans Dreams will serve solely as the receiving organization, and all funds designated "Steven" will go directly toward supporting his children and expenses related to settling his estate.
If you would like to support them, donations can be made to:
Revitalizing Veterans Dreams
2950 Chaska Blvd #121
Chaska, MN 55318
Please write "Steven" in the memo line so we can ensure every dollar is directed to his children.
Venmo is :
We will also be creating a GoFundMe for those who prefer to give online.
For those asking about funeral arrangements, there will be no public announcement of the date or location at this time. Please reach out to Syn personally for details.
Most importantly, please keep Steven's children and our entire family in your prayers.
Your prayers, support, and sharing this post are all appreciated as we walk through this difficult season.
Thank you for loving people well and reminding us that community matters.
— Syn

06/10/2026

I haven't looked at my calendar in almost a week, and life has been moving a little harder than usual. But one thing I do know is that one of our favorite events of the summer is coming up — Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (Mac-V) Summer Salute!
Today, a shipment from Operation Gratitude arrived, and that means it's time to start assembling the thank-you bags we'll be handing out at this year's event.
Thank you, Operation Gratitude for your continued generosity and for helping us share appreciation with our military community.
And thank you to MACV for inviting Revitalizing Veterans Dreams to be part of Summer Salute again this year. We are honored to join so many amazing organizations in supporting Minnesota's veterans.
Now it's time to get to work and turn all these goodies into bags filled with gratitude.
❤️🇺🇸
:::

06/09/2026

How's your month going?
Mine looked a lot like this. 😅
Some plans crossed out. Some things didn't go the way we expected. A few unexpected detours. And somehow, life keeps moving forward.
If your June hasn't gone according to plan, you're not alone. Sometimes the months we survive are just as important as the months we conquer.
So… how's your month going? ❤️

Check on your Peeps
They are not OK!

06/08/2026

When I'm struggling, I often draw strength from Theodore Roosevelt's "The Man in the Arena" speech.
It reminds me that life is messy. We all stumble. We all come up short. But showing up and continuing to fight for what matters is what counts.
Sometimes the people who look the strongest are carrying the heaviest burdens.
Please check on your Peeps.
They are not OK.