Help a Veteran this season!.
Spring is in the air, and here in Arizona, we get so involved with planning activities with our families and friends that we often forget or overlook those that face the hardships of life.
While it might be hard to imagine, our veterans, who that gave their time, their minds, and sometimes part of their bodies to protect us so that we can live the life that we have, have major issues and are suffering. Statistics shows us that every 62 minutes a veteran commits sucide! and that is what is documented with sucide letters.
Why are they taking their own lives?
We have found that some veterans today are homeless, close to being homeless, going without food, can't pay utilities or other basic bills. Some of these brave men and women have been wounded and embarrassed by society that they can't even ask for help (sometimes rather commit suicide) or put up a front to those that they know (maybe you know a Veteran, and don't know). Most "friends" and "family" don't see the "hints" that they are starving, in desolate times or the hardships they are going through.
Isn't there help?
We have found, that most people believe that the government agencies, food banks and other "programs" set up to help our Military Brothers and Sisters, are available and will take care of our veterans. However, THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN DUE TO:
- "Red Tape" and "time to get benefits" for assistance program take too long;
- Disabilities or other causes disqualify assistance;
- Funds are not available;
- Adequate information is not presented or giving to those that need it.
Issues like these have caused some veterans more problems (especially to the disabled or those that need it desperately). We have read that some veterans have suffered (both mentally and physically), as well as taken their own lives, most likely due to not getting the help when they needed it most.
How does Exploring Arizona Help?
While we can't help everyone, we can help those that we can reach out to get back on their feet, get back some dignity they most likely lost, so that maybe they can survive and obtain a new outlook on life, knowing that someone cares. By helping one person at a time get their life's basic needs taking care of, we can have a major significance on their survival and possible avoid deathly consequences.
ExploringArizona has set up a special promotion and will dedicate "100%" of all funds received (via links provided) to help our Military Brothers and Sisters. Our goal is to collect $3000.00 per individual to help them with any of the following:
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- Rent
- Utilities
- Food
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- Clothing
- Transportation
- Medical Costs.
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We ask all visitors to help us help others and give any amount that they can. As we go into the holiday season, we ask everyone to take a moment and remember that one cup of Starbucks coffee (for 25 people) could help feed a family for a month or that one lunch at a restaurant can help pay for utilities.
HELP A VETERAN PROGRAM
Together, we can make a huge difference!
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