MEETING OF THE MINDSDEC 2010

FINDING SUPPORT

SEMPERMAX SUPPORT FUND

Contact Tim Maxwell

President/Founder

Mission Enhance morale and welfare of service disabled veterans and their families through peer to peer, on-site visits by other service disabled veterans, employed and trained to motivate and advocate on their behalf; so that service disabled veterans understand they have the continued support of a team. Meeting of The Minds, Warrior2Warrior, Rose Beyond the Thorns

Websitewww.sempermax.com

Marines Helping Marines Foundation

Contact Tony Begenwald

Vice President/Director - East Coast

Mission Marine Corps League's formal program to provide comfort, material, and limited financial assistance to wounded Marines and FMF Corpsmen from Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Websitewww.marineshelpingmarines.org/

America's Heroes at Work Contact

Lisa Stern Workforce and Disability Consultant

Mission A US/DOL initiative to help employers better understand the needs of returning service members who are living with PTSD and/or TBI and how to create a smooth transition for wounded warriors into the civilian workforce.

Websitehttp://www.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov

The National Resource Directory

Contact

Lisa Stern Workforce and Disability Consultant

Mission Provide resources through an online partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs.   The information contained within is from federal, state and local government agencies; Veterans service and benefit organizations; non-profit and community-based organizations; academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and their families.

Websitehttp://www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Combat Casualty

Assistance (CCA) Visiting Nurse Program

Contact

Ruthie Moore Director of Nursing

Mission Provide resource information, continuity of care, emotional support andfree home visits to any Marine or Sailor and their families, anywhere

in the country, to help them identify/address concerns or questions about resources related to their service, and to just have someone to talk with about whatever is on their mind.

Websitewww.nmcrs.org

Spartanburg County Veterans Affairs

Contact

Gerald Kiehl Director of Veterans Affairs

Mission Help returning Veterans.

Website http://www.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/depts/va/index.htm

Chance Phelps Foundation

Contact

Gretchen Mack President/Founder

Mission Offer gold star families and our warriors and their families a place to rest and relax and to help restore the hope and morale after the rigors of war. 

Websitewww.chancephelps.org

NEADS Dogs for Deaf and Disabled

Contact George Doc Fregeau

Public Relations

Mission Train and provide rescued dogs and donated puppies to assist people who are deaf or physically disabled in leading more independent lives at work, at home and at school.

Websitehttp://www.neads.org/

MA Wounded Warriors Contact

Robin Connors Public Relations

Mission To provide the Wounded Warriors with the utmost consideration in supplying and informing them of the care and benefits afforded them.

Website

Lucky Enough Contact

Eddie and Connie BeesleyAuthor/CEO

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Veteran Employment Transition Foundation -

Outdoor Odyssey Compass Course

Contact Chris Hadsall

Mission Teach transitioning military personnel a universal problem solving methodology in order to help them successfully transition forward into a new professional occupation. Write a personal development plan, network one-on-one with high profile professionals, learn about employment and education resources, and partner with a sponsor.

Websitehttp://www.vetfoundation.org/index.html

Camp Hope Contact

William WhitePresident/Founder

Mission Camp Hope is located in Farmington, Missouri, 80 miles south of St. Louis with cabins that accommodate up to 6 veterans per week and allow them to enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, canoeing, skeet shooting, hiking and relaxing in a peaceful setting once again.

Websitewww.chrisnealfarm.com

AMERICA’S HUEY 091 FOUNDATION

Contact

Mission Support and collaborate with the efforts of other non profit organizations focused on helping Very Seriously Wounded Service members injured while serving in the War on Global Terrorism and on helping the children and spouses of service members killed while serving in the War on Global Terrorism Ibots, Telluride Adaptive Skiing,

Websitehttp://huey091foundation.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Veterans Upward Bounds Contact

Luke L. Petriccione, Ed.D. Director

Mission A Department of Education program designed to help military veterans refresh their academic skills so that they can successfully complete post secondary education.

Establish a National Center for Education for TBI & PTSD injured veterans.

Websitehttp://vubmt.com/

Hope For The Warriors Contact

Tina AtherallVice President

Mission Enhance quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. A Warrior’s Wish, Above and Beyond, Family Support, Hope & Morale, Immediate Needs, Spouse Scholarships, Warrior House, Outdoor Adventures: BassMasters, New **Buck Masters Program (Deer Hunting)

Websitehttp://ww.hopeforthewarriors.org

Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund

Contact

Phone: 760-725-5421

Mission provide immediate financial support for injured members of U.S. Armed Forces and their families. We direct urgently needed resources to Marines and Sailors, as well as members of the Army, Air Force or Coast Guard who serve in support of Marine forces.

Websitehttp://semperfifund.org/

Snowball Express Contact

info@snowballexpress.org Mission

Provide hope and new memories to the children of our fallen military heroes who died while on active duty since September 11, 2001 by giving them a piece of their childhood back during a special fun-filled trip. 2010 Dallas, Texas

Websitehttp://www.snowballexpress.org/Home.aspx

Soldiers Angels Contact

Sean ThomasFacility Manager

Mission Provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families. Project Valour IT – computers, Eagle canes, Blankets, Backpacks

Websitewww.soldiersangels.org

Sew Much Comfort Contact

Mission Provide adaptive clothing at no cost to support the unique needs of our injured service members from all branches of the military and national guard. 

Websitehttp://www.sewmuchcomfort.org/

Disabled Sports USA Contact

Mission Nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. Participants include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injury, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.

Websitehttp://www.dsusa.org/

Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba

Contact

Mission We offer scuba certification programs through SDI. The majority of the service members we train have received severe injuries. Service members who are not able to perform a skill to SDI open water standards are offered the chance to earn their scuba certification with a Scubility™ certified scuba instructor.

Websitehttp://www.sudsdiving.org/

Team River Runner Contact

Mission Gives active duty service members and veterans an opportunity to find health, healing, and new challenges through whitewater boating and other paddling sports.

Websitehttp://www.teamriverrunner.org/

Achilles International Contact

Mission Enable people with disabilities into mainstream athletics – bikes.

Websitehttp://

www.achillesinternational.org/

USMC Warrior Athlete

Rehabilitation Program Contact

Maj. Susie Stark wwsports@usmc.mil Mission

The Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program (WARP) promotes the health and wellness of Marines and Sailors recovering from physical and mental health challenges through sports and recreational activities.

Websitewww.WoundedWarriorRegiment.org (updated site to be released soon) Slide 1

USMC Warrior Athlete

Rehabilitation Program Contact

Maj. Susie Stark wwsports@usmc.mil Up Coming events (all are open to wounded, ill, or

injured Marines - active duty or veteran - except as noted):

  

Websitewww.WoundedWarriorRegiment.org (updated site to be released soon)Slide 2

May 1-22Warrior Games (50 to be selected by invitation from Marine Corps Trials)Colorado Springs, CO

February 18-27Marine Corps Trials (8 sports & selection event for Warrior Games team)Camp Pendleton, CA

January 12-16Track & Field CampUniversity of OregonEugene, OR

USA WARRIORS ICE HOCKEY

Contact

Mission To organize and administer an ice hockey program that provides a recreational, therapeutic experience and education individuals who have physical disabilities incurred during service to the United States, to participate in the sport of ice hockey in an environment that is adapted to the level of ability of the participating athletes;

Websitehttp://usawarriors.goalline.ca/

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

Contact

Mission Assist in the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings.

Websitehttp://

www.projecthealingwaters.org/

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