Supporting local Veterans without the red tape

One of the local organizations benefiting from SWAM is the Lakes Region Chapter of Veterans Count, a program run through Easter Seals. 

I was not familiar with this group previously and am really glad I have learned more about the opportunities and support they provide to service members and families. 

A few highlights below about why this group makes a difference... 

• by design, provides military and veterans with a “hand up” and not just a “hand out.” 

• able to provide immediate assistance without the bureaucratic red tape which discourages so many service members.  

• Care Coordinators are able to provide complete wrap around services and lead their clients from crisis to self-sufficiency.

Your donation will make it possible for a Veteran, current Service Member, or a family member, to turn to Veterans Count for help with:

• Emergency Financial Assistance (housing, food, fuel assistance, gas, vehicle repair)
• Deployment Support
• Substance Abuse Services
• Employment Counseling
• Mental Health Support

You can support this organization by donating using my fundraising link below:

Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.
If you are in need of urgent services or referrals, please contact Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Services Program Coordinator at 603-315-4354 or vetscount@eastersealsnh.org and somebody will get back to you within 24 hours.

Why Support the Navy Seal Museum?

I'm doing this thing in July.

A charity swim.

My first one as an adult.

One of the benefactors of this event is the Navy Seal Museum. But Crystie - why them? They are ALL the way in Florida.

Here's why...

The main objective of the Navy SEAL Museum is to promote public education 
by providing the opportunity to explore the history of the Navy SEALs through 
interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial and 
caring for those warriors’ families through the Trident House Charities Program. 

We provide care by way of Family Support for additional medical needs not covered 
by Federal funding, The Scholarship Program for children of the Special Operations
 community, the Trident House respite home, and the Canine Project for veterans.

Education. Listening to their executive director, Rick Kaiser, speak last year at this exact event opened my eyes. The Q&A showed how little the general public knows or understands about how these elite soldiers do what they do. Rick's confidence in the preparation and support that these soldiers receive during their service was affirming. His expression of the lack of support following their service was disheartening.

Scholarship. College tuition scholarships are awarded to children of U.S. Special Operations Forces members. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, based on merit and academic achievement. Multiple scholarships of various dollar amounts are awarded annually through an extensive application process.

The Canine Project. The Navy SEAL Museum has donated multiple working dogs to veterans of the Special Operations community. This unique program creates an effective platform to help veterans assimilate back into civilian life by facilitating a special relationship between man and dog. The bond between elite operator and elite canine provides the structure and fellowship many veterans require to find their purpose in the civilian world, something they often feel is missing after leaving years of training and combat behind.


Lastly...

They have an obstacle course! How many museums have this feature?!

Modeled after the Obstacle Course in Coronado, which all BUD/S candidates are required to master, 

our O-Course has many of the very same obstacles. Test your skill, agility, and strength 

against some of the toughest and most rigorous obstacles to be found anywhere.

In all seriousness though my enthusiasm for supporting this organization stems solidly from meeting and listening to the executive director. If I'm ever in that area of Florida visiting the museum will absolutely be on my Must-Do List!

Wanna help me reach my fundraising goal? Donate here: 

Video Feedback Sessons for Donations

Greetings!

I will be participating in the 2018 Swim With a Mission event on Saturday, July 14th with a goal of raising $500 to benefit veterans. After volunteering last year and being awed by this awesome event, I decided this year I need to take the plunge and participate! 

With my team, the "Floaty Potato's", I will complete the 10k relay around Newfound Lake in good form. Not fast, just with good form.  :) 

To help me reach my fundraising goal I am offering a 30 minute video-feedback-swim-session to anyone who donates $50 on my fundraising page.

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, or to schedule a session, via email: Email Crystie

Click Here to learn more about me and my qualifications as a swim coach . 


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