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Empowering veterans to successfully navigate their post-service journey by bridging the nuance gap through grants, leadership development, and holistic support.

06/05/2026

In less than 30 seconds you can learn how we are changing the trajectory of a Veteran or Service Member’s higher education journey.

On J̲u̲n̲e̲ 2̲5̲t̲h̲ our second grant application window will open!

Talon Team members are key stakeholders to ensuring we continue to cover the education expenses that the GI Bill doesn’t.

Learn more about us at: https://www.heroes-initiative.org/talon-team

06/03/2026

The Wednesday Word - Abbey

🪖While many of you are MORE than familiar with the demands of military life, here’s a word for those just starting out. Our Content Admin Volunteer, Abbey, shares one of the most important lessons she has learned while supporting a new service member.

06/01/2026

ARE YOU READY?

We will be running the Heroes-Initiative Salute Stride 5K VIRTUALLY!
This fundraising event requires:

👟, ⏱️, and 💨. Grab your running buddies and get the Heroes-Initiative name out there!

We’re hosting this 5K to bridge the gap for Veterans and Service Members entering higher education.

While the GI Bill covers a lot, it rarely covers everything, leaving many veterans short on parking, graduation, and testing fees.

⭐That’s where we come in!⭐ The Salute-Stride 5K raises funds for Heroes-Initiative educational grants, to ease the financial burden for our Veteran and Service Member community.

You don’t have to be a hardcore runner! We’ll take all variations of:

📍Walking
📍Running
📍Walk-run-walk-run
📍Walking or running WHILE rucking 🫢

Registration starts 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 and you’ll have 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝐫𝐝 to complete your race.

Gather your friends, move your feet, and count your miles!

Make sure to like, follow, and share. You don’t want to miss any updates!

Register today to score some Heroes-Initiative merch, and receive the full race instructions at:
👉https://www.heroes-initiative.org/events-news

05/29/2026

🎓Our President, Monique, was honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the Veteran Support Center Bayonet and Cord Ceremony, for the class of 2026! Inspiring our next generation of graduates to make an impact is the heart of Heroes-Initiative, and very special to Monique as an Alumna!

Partnering with the University of Utah and connecting with other UT Universities strengthens the bond between Heroes-Initiative’s mission and Veterans and Service Members. We stand tall to be the beacon of hope for all members on their post service journey!

05/27/2026

The Wednesday Word - Maegan-Ann Baptista

Last week’s Wednesday Word focused on a Service Member in training, and today we want to give perspective on leaving the military and what comes next.

🔁 You have your DD 214, now what? Maegan, Vice President of Heroes-Initiative, tells us about her experience finding balance after service.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day...

🔸A day to post flags on graves, or the day the pool opens.

🔸A day to recount stories of Service Members who put their lives on the line on our behalf, or the time of year the car dealership has their biggest discount.

🔸A day to ask your grandmother about the folded flag on her fireplace, or the official start of summer.

There are different thoughts, different associations with the term “Memorial Day”

But how different would our world look without the actions of the brave men and women who came before us?

They fought to the end, sacrificing not only their lives, but their futures, their time spent with loved ones, their goals and dreams.

May our Memorial Day be steeped in gratitude to those who answered the call to serve, putting their lives on pause - willing to give everything for our freedom.

🦅The heart of Heroes-Initiative is to serve the Veterans and Service members still striding toward their educational and career goals. To follow along, subscribe to our newsletter. https://www.heroes-initiative.org/newsroom

05/22/2026

With Memorial Day right around the corner, let’s take a moment to reflect on the history of the day.

⭐Memorial Day was first titled Decoration Day. In 1868, civilians began to decorate the tombs of soldiers who had died during the Civil War.

⭐Michigan was the first state to proclaim Decoration Day a holiday in 1871.

⭐Memorial Day was declared a Federal holiday in 1971.

⭐In the year 2000, Congress designated 3pm on Memorial Day as a time to encourage a moment of remembrance.

⭐And most importantly, unlike Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day is for the fallen. It is for the 1.2 million service members who defended our nation, and lost their lives. They don’t get to hear “thank you for your service.” Honoring their sacrifice is our way to thank them.

To honor those who have continued this mission, consider joining Talon Team.
https://www.heroes-initiative.org/talon-team

05/20/2026

What does it really take to thrive in the military?

Hint: A lot of grit, and a great sense of humor. 💪🏼😂

For today’s Wednesday Word, our Admin Support Volunteer, Shelly Bray, is sharing one of her favorite Air Force memories—and her service-member humor shines through every second of it.

That same resilient, sharp mindset makes her an impactful part of our mission here at Heroes-Initiative.

🎥 Hit play below to hear her story! 👇

05/18/2026

Maybe the 5% “military discount” at your favorite restaurant only applies to Active Duty.

🫡But at Heroes-Initiative, we welcome all applicants with a service record and honorable discharge, who are starting school in Utah!

This includes:
📌Reserve
📌National Guard
📌Active Duty
📌Veteran

So if you are currently serving, or have in the past, get your application ready!

https://www.heroes-initiative.org/apply

05/15/2026

🦅Here’s just one way we can give back during this week of remembering our Armed Forces - join our Talon Team today.

What is the Talon Team?

The is our exclusive donor team that pledges a monthly gift that directly supports the Heroes-Initiative Grant program.

Learn More Here: https://www.heroes-initiative.org/tallon-team

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