Operation Strong Mind

06/30/2024

Our Founder & CEO, Tom Stokes COL (RET.), led a well received military culture information session partnering with Project Healing Waters https://www.operationstrongmind.org/veterans

11/11/2023

On this Veterans Day and every day, we encourage you to reach out to each other, engage, and connect with our nation’s Veterans and other members of our military community. One of the most significant challenges faced by Veterans and members of the military community is a cultural disconnect we experience with the civilian community. This disconnect or military-civilian divide can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anonymity. The late Dr. Paula Caplan used the term “soul crushing isolation” to describe this experience.

The fact sheet about Veteran’s loneliness from the Foundation for Art and Healing helps us to understand the need for Veterans to have culturally relevant and sustained social connections.

https://www.artandhealing.org/military-veterans-loneliness-fact-sheet/

At Operation Strong Mind, we get it. Our mission includes efforts to raise awareness and promote social connections for Veterans and other members of our military community.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or visiting the website 988lifeline.org to access free, confidential support by phone or text message 24/7.

Call. Text. Chat.

11/04/2023

For Veteran’s Day we are supporting Dr. Ernie Panza, oringially from Sharpsburg, PA. Donations of your choosing are much appreciated!

Donations are accepted through PayPal [email protected] or checks made out to Operation Strong Mind and sent directly to Operation Strong Mind at 35 Wilson Street Etna, PA 15223.

Please share. Thank you! 💪🏻

11/19/2022

Your generosity is much appreciated! Donations are still being accepted through 12/11/22. Please make out checks to Operation Strong Mind and send directly to Operation Strong Mind at 35 Wilson Street Etna, PA 15223.

Ernie completed 120 pull ups in 11 minutes 💪🏻👏🏻 Pledges can be any increment of your choice (for example .50 per pull up= $60, $1 per pull up= $120) Thank you.

10/31/2022

A Fantastic Fundraiser: A Pull Up Pledge

This program was started by a Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Ernie Panza, a retired doctor of chiropractic and author of more than 20 books, an inspirational speaker helping people develop their innate potential.

It works much like a walk-a-thon.

This is Ernie’s gift to his Veteran brothers and sisters, and other organizations that are in need of funds to continue their good work.

Thank you.

09/03/2022