March Newsletter

March 2016 Edition

February has flown by and our residents were graced with wonderful visitors who delivered delicious meals and thoughtful gifts. We have secured a new fitness partnership with Bridgeport's Cardinal Shehan Center and thank Executive Director Terry O'Connor, Assistant Director Drew Carothers, and the entire staff for their dedication to the health of the men and women we serve .

In March, we look forward to a successful Fairfield County's Giving Day (March 9) and seeing 16 of our residents and "alums" make their debuts on the Fairfield University Quick Center stage as the curtain rises on WAR STORIES: A Veterans Project. Look for details of these events and more in this issue of The Perimeter.

Creating Hope, Building Dreams...

Vince Santilli

Chief Executive Officer

Fairfield County's Giving Day is March 9!

By simply donating your lunch money between 12pm-1pm on

March 9, you can help us win huge grant prizes that will improve our Veterans' health, wellness, and overall success!

To learn more, visit our Giving Day page . Don't forget to bookmark the site (and your calendars) so that you can return and give on March 9 !

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

War Stories

Photo courtesy of Fairfield University's "News @ the Q"

WAR STORIES

Friday, March 31 & Saturday, April 1 @ 8 p.m.

Wien Experimental Theater

Fairfield University

1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield

TICKETS

We are so proud of our current and former residents who are participating in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts' production of WAR STORIES , a full-length (40 min.) production in which 16 of our men and women tell their courageous stories through therapeutic performance art.

Thanks to the CT Office of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Fairfield University was able to offer paid acting roles to each of its Homes for the Brave and FS:FH participants.

Admission is complimentary for service members and $20 for the general public. Purchase your tickets today at the Quick Center Box Office.

Community Corner

Super Bowl Sunday

For eight years running, the Kiwanis Clubs of Weston and Bridgeport have hosted legendary Super Bowl parties at Homes for the Brave. We thank our friends who are so dedicated to bringing joy, camaraderie, and enough food to feed 60+ people through the pre-game, the main event, and beyond!

Valentine's Day

Thanks to our friends--young and old--who sent so much love our way this Valentine's Day! We received cards, art, and gifts from:

Assumption Catholic School

AT&T Veterans CT-NE Chapter

Congressman Himes' Valentines for Vets

Effective School Solutions

Girl Scout Troop #50473

Hearts of Hope

John Read Middle School

National Charity League

Western Elementary School

Windsor Youth Services Bureau

...and more!

Giving Back

Throughout the past month, three generous organizations committed their support to our Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes program. These generous gifts enable us to help homeless female veterans develop the skills they need to make healthy transitions back into their communities. We thank our partners for continuing to serve the women who have served us all.

People's United Community Foundation ($10,000)