I was asked recently, “Are you willing to change? Truly change?” It left me pondering not only my own personal situation, but our collective one. We often desire change, improvement, […]
Shelly Kirkland
Silence Isn’t Working
The holidays can be hard…hell, for some, every day feels hard. We’ve recently been reminded of the silent struggles, their far too often occurrence and ultimate, permanent and devastating end […]
2021 ANNUAL REPORT: A LETTER FROM OUR CEO
2021 was a year like no other for our veteran and military community. Continued isolation, stress and job loss caused by COVID-19, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the formal […]
The Path of Healing from our CEO’s Perspective
I read recently, “Darkness is rarely content to wound us with one decisive blow when it can equally injure us with a thousand paper cuts.” In my life and in […]
Why I Move for Them This Military Appreciation Month
Just over a decade ago I didn’t understand or know how to express my gratitude for those who serve beyond a simple, “Thank you for your service.” When I saw […]
Root to Rise
“Root to rise” is common phrase in yoga and one that I have been hearing more frequently as I practice the craft. The visual and physical concept in yoga encourages […]