Archive for the ‘Veterans’ Category

Rick CohenHelping Today’s Veterans

In: 2013 Annual Conference| Philanthropy| Veterans

8 Apr 2013

With the drawdowns of U.S. military forces from Iraq and Afghanistan, this nation faces a new challenge that should be front and center for U.S. foundations—the reintegration of veterans into society. Those of us from the Vietnam era remember a very different dynamic, a younger demographic of returning veterans, younger largely because they were draftees, [...]

Suzanne StringfieldVeterans Issues Require a Thoughtful and Collaborative Approach

In: Corporate Philanthropy| Partnerships and Collaborations| Philanthropy| Veterans

6 Feb 2013

As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, and a veteran myself, the challenges those who serve face when they come home are topics near and dear to my heart.
There are so many ways to lean into this conversation. We can talk about mental health issues and the suicide rate within this population. According to a [...]



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