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August 3, 2015 by elevationweb When It All Comes Together

Boot Campaign’s Military Recovery Fund helps veterans in ways most other nonprofits don’t, and Josh’s story is a perfect example. After serving in the Army for nearly four years, including […]

 August 03 2015
July 21, 2015 by elevationweb A Tough Road

Army veteran Derrick left active duty in 2001, and life in the civilian world has been challenging to say the least. Last year, especially, was difficult, with hardship and tragedy […]

 July 21 2015
July 2, 2015 by elevationweb A New Beginning

You can always count on Mom to keep the family moving forward and focused on the positive things in life. And when Mom’s a former Marine, the can-do attitude is […]

 July 02 2015
June 30, 2015 by elevationweb Brand New Event Lands in South Texas

Boots, Birds & Birdies is set for October 10, 2015 and the communities of Pleasanton and Jourdanton are pulling together to make the inaugural event one to remember. City and county agencies […]

 June 30 2015
June 24, 2015 by elevationweb A Culture of Giving: Service First Mortgage

Passion through purpose… It’s not just a core value listed on a web page, it’s actually a working philosophy that has guided the 250 employees of Service First Mortgage to […]

 June 24 2015
June 23, 2015 by elevationweb Making the Transition

Army veteran Aaron was medically retired from active duty in June of 2015. As with all job changes, it’ll be a while before he receives his first paycheck – his […]

 June 23 2015
June 18, 2015 by elevationweb A New Direction

Army veteran Benjamin served our country for four years including a combat deployment to Iraq in 2009. After his discharge, Benjamin and his family settled in southern California where he […]

 June 18 2015
June 16, 2015 by elevationweb Celebrities Join #BootsOn Initiative

Celebrities including Holly Madison (Girls Next Door), Chris Soules (The Bachelor), Randy Couture (MAA Hall of Fame Fighter/actor), Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire), Maria Canals-Barrera (Cristela), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Witney […]

 June 16 2015
June 11, 2015 by elevationweb Living to Teach

John is an Air Force veteran with a passion for teaching. Unfortunately, a heart attack sidelined his career for more than six months due to inpatient hospital care and cardiac […]

 June 11 2015
June 5, 2015 by elevationweb The PRICE OF PTSD

Jeff has spent 15 years serving his country. A 2003 deployment to Iraq left him struggling with PTSD, and now seven-year-old son is facing a medical crisis. It’s been a struggle for them to get back on their feet; they needed a hand to get over the last bump in this road. Read more »

 June 05 2015

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Steve needed purpose and structure, and he found them both in his 30-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps. He deployed many times as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, but when Steve retired and his life slowed down, he began to feel the weight of his experiences. From grief over lost teammates to unprocessed trauma, that load became too much to carry on his own. Steve reached out to Boot Campaign, worked through his individualized care plan and now shares how he is able to see a clear future ahead of him. With your support, more Veterans like Steve will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Steve Lucas

Boot Campaign 12/09/24 4:54 pm

We couldn’t fulfill thousands of needs and wishes each year through our Seasons of Service Program without the help of individual and corporate volunteers, like our friends at Bob Moore Construction.  Led by CEO Ed McGuire, the family-owned construction company has been involved for more than five years to donate and wrap presents at our warehouse in Grapevine, Texas. In fact, Ed and his team have committed to making our volunteer efforts a part of his company’s way of giving back to Veterans and military families each year.  Hear more from Ed on why volunteering is so important to his organization, what his takeaways are from an afternoon of wrapping at our warehouse and how you can join in. To learn more about volunteering or donating items for our Seasons of Service Program, visit bootcampaign.org/seasonsofservice.
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Q&A with Ed McGuire on Volunteering for our Seasons of Service Program

Boot Campaign 11/26/24 9:25 pm

David joined the U.S. Army as a way to get away from the realities of home. However, the longer he spent away on deployments, the more he saw his own life, relationships and framework of reality change and, ultimately, implode. His physical wellbeing began to suffer, leading to debilitating high anxiety and malnutrition. He knew he needed help. A friend encouraged him to apply for Boot Campaign’s Health & Wellness Program and David now shares how it has changed the trajectory of his life. With your support, Veterans like Dave will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: David Iverson

Boot Campaign 11/21/24 7:43 pm

Jeff went straight into the U.S. Navy after graduating high school in 1987. During his career that spanned both pre- and post-9/11, Jeff witnessed events that took the lives of many of his brothers and sisters in arms. He carried the weight of his experiences and those tragic losses with him, leading to a pattern of avoidance and withdrawal from loved ones. Once he was ready to take the first step to healing, Jeff began working through his individualized care plan through our Health & Wellness Program and never looked back. With your support, more Veterans like Jeff will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Jeff Ulfig

Boot Campaign 11/13/24 4:57 pm

Michael’s experiences as a U.S. Navy rescue diver exposed him to catastrophic events, including a devastating tsunami in Indonesia, that impacted both his mental and physical health. He explains how completing our Health & Wellness Program was like hitting a “hard reset” on his life and has had a positive ripple effect on his family. With your support, Mike and Veterans like him can receive the individualized care they need and deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Michael Ousley

Boot Campaign 10/28/24 3:57 pm

Hear Boot Campaign's CEO Shelly Kirkland share why we launched our YOU MATTER movement and how it continues to resonate today. Learn more or get involved at bootcampaign.org/youmatter.
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Our CEO Shares YOU MATTER Message

Boot Campaign 09/03/24 2:39 pm

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