Help Heal Veterans

06/19/2026

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope.

We honor the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout history, including the many veterans and military members who have served our nation with courage and dedication.

06/18/2026

⭐ Veteran Spotlight: John W ⭐

This week, we're honored to spotlight Army Veteran John W.

John served from 1985-1988 and was stationed in Germany, where he worked as an 88M. Today, he continues his commitment to serving others through his local AMVETS Post in St. Cloud, Florida, where he has worn many hats and dedicated countless hours to supporting fellow veterans.

John also helps distribute Help Heal Veterans kits through his AMVETS Post 33 and enjoys creating the kits himself.

Thank you, John, for your service to our country and for your continued dedication to the veteran community.

💙 "When I first got this kit, I thought it was pretty cool looking. As I started putting it together I got to thinking I could probably do something with it to make a nice gift for another veteran. Being a veteran myself, I know what it means to get some little special gift, lol. It's a very easy kit to assemble, but if you're going to lacquer it like I did, you'll need to do some extra sealing in the corners so it doesn't leak all over your floor( like mine did, lol). These gifts are very much appreciated and are great for occupying your hand in mind. Thank you again"

06/17/2026

Message from a Veteran

“Thank you for your donation. Crafting is something I love doing & has helped give me something to look forward to”

Teresa C. - Army Veteran
Waynesville, MO

Messages like this are a powerful reminder that something as simple as a therapeutic craft kit can make a real difference—bringing comfort, connection, and a sense of purpose.

If you want to help us continue reaching veterans across the country:

👉 Donate to support therapeutic craft kits
👉 Share this message to help us reach more veterans
👉 Get involved and make an impact

Together, we are helping heal the invisible wounds of war—one veteran at a time.
Go to www.healvets.org to learn more.

06/16/2026

On this , we’re sharing a special moment from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Columbia, South Carolina.

CCS’s Rose and Tami A. led a Saturday morning workshop that brought veterans together in a full room filled with focus, creativity, and connection. As participants worked side by side, the space reflected what can happen when creativity becomes a shared experience.

These moments remind us that creativity offers more than an activity—it creates space for expression, grounding, and connection with others who understand the journey.

We’re grateful to be part of gatherings where veterans can create, support one another, and experience that sense of community together.

06/15/2026

What does resiliency mean to you?

In this clip, Captain Joe from Help Heal Veterans sits down with Chairman Jim Scatena, who shares his personal journey as a cancer survivor and how resilience is built through adaptation, reflection, and continuing to move forward.

“Don’t lie down. Don’t give up. Keep moving forward.”

👉 Watch the full interview by clicking the link in this post.
https://youtu.be/KUa8CjAiuN8

Let us know in the comments what resiliency means to you.

06/10/2026

🪺 Therapy Kit Tuesday 🪺

The Maywood, IL CBC held a Birdhouse Decorating Workshop at the Hines VA Hospital and sponsored by the PRRC.

Nine Veterans took part in decorating birdhouses for an upcoming contest at a local park. CBC brought additional supplies, including Scrabble blocks that were a favorite. Each Veteran received blocks representing their branch or branches of service.

The birdhouses will be displayed throughout the summer as part of the park contest, and PRRC plans to bring Veterans back later in the season to see their work on display.

After the contest, the birdhouses will be repurposed to decorate the rock garden outside Building 13 at Hines VA.

06/10/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have served. Following the NAMTA Show in St. Louis, furniture collected from the event was donated to support veterans through The Kaufman Fund.

Thank you to The Kaufman Fund for the incredible work you do for our veteran community, and thank you to Namta and all who helped make this donation possible. Together, we can continue making a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Thank you for your generous donation.

https://healvets.org/

06/08/2026

What does it mean to be resilient?
In a recent conversation, Lawrence from Marvy Uchida, USA and President of NAMTA shared a powerful Japanese proverb:

"Get knocked down seven times, get up eight."

Life will bring challenges, setbacks, and obstacles. Resilience isn't about never falling, it's about finding the strength to get back up and keep moving forward.

Watch the full conversation about creativity, wellness, and resilience by clicking the link: https://youtu.be/L1E23_W5z3U

What helps you stay resilient?

06/07/2026

The largest amphibious invasion in human history began in the dark.

At dawn on June 6, 1944, nearly 7,000 vessels carrying 160,000 Allied troops closed in on the beaches of Normandy.

Through courage and sacrifice, they secured a foothold in Nazi-occupied France and began the liberation of Western Europe.

Today, we honor the heroes of D-Day.

06/07/2026