HFMN 2023 FIRST OUARTER NEWSLETTER

A WORD FROM OUR NEW BOARD CHAIR

Greetings, my name is John Andrew, and I’m honored and humbled to be the new Chair of the HFMN Board of Directors. I want to thank Garrett “Sack” Harencak for his superb leadership as Board Chair during the tough times of the past two years. Thanks to his vision and inspiration, combined with the indomitable spirit of our partners, staff, and Board, we emerged even stronger. Last year, our dedicated case managers fielded 13,901 calls while helping more than 5,000 service members, veterans and families. In addition, our financial assistance grants totaled almost $295,000. I am so appreciative of our generous donors, steadfast partner agencies, passionate volunteers, supportive community leaders, and committed staff who wholeheartedly embrace our impactful mission. You truly make a difference every day, and I’m privileged to be part of this team that helps those who sacrifice for us. Let’s make 2023 even better for our heroes!

John Andrew,

Brigadier General, USAF (Ret)

HFMN Board Chair

HFMN APPRECIATION RECEPTION

On Thursday, February 23rd, HFMN hosted an Appreciation Reception to welcome new Directors to the HFMN Board of Directors, thank our outgoing Directors, and celebrate our partners who make all the work we do for our military and veteran community possible!

HFMN NEWS & EVENTS

REGISTRATION LIVE HTB Golf Tournament

Honoring the Brave Golf Tournament

Friday, June 16th, 2023

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club

Fort Carson

CLICK THE BUTTON ABOVE TO REGISTER!

Honoring the Brave Concert

Friday, August 11th, 2023

Boot Barn Hall

Honoring the Brave Breakfast

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

The Broadmoor International Center

All proceeds from the Honoring the Brave events will support HFMN's ability to provide service members, veterans, and their families with resources available to them, including emergency financial assistance.

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our upcoming events, you can view the sponsorship packet HERE and reach out to Jennifer Wilson at JWilson@HomeFrontMilitaryNetwork.org

We are incredibly grateful to Prevent & Prevail for awarding HFMN $18,000 and El Pomar Foundation for their generous donation of $100,000. These grants will be instrumental in providing services and financial assistance to military and veteran families in our community who need support.

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Ending Veteran Homelessness in Colorado

According to the Deidre Knight, Associate Director at Rocky Mountain Human Services-Homes for All Veterans, partnering with Home Front Military Network has benefited RMHS-HAV in numerous ways. By attending HFMN's monthly partner meetings, RMHS staff have continuously learned about valuable resources in the Colorado community that can be shared with the veterans they serve.

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Click the link below to read Andrew's story of struggling with mental health after leaving the military and how Home Front Military Network was able to connect him to trusted community resources.

CTU Patriot Scholarship Application Open

Applications are now open for the CTU Patriot Scholarship! This is an incredible opportunity for service members, veterans, and their families to further their education through any Colorado Technical University program.

For more information, follow this link: www.coloradotech.edu/military/ctupatriot

Veterans in suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency health care at any VA or community facility

Find your nearest community emergency room, urgent care facility or pharmacy

VA Facility Locator

Silver Key Senior Summit

The Senior Summit is Tuesday, July 11th at The Antlers-Downtown from 8:30AM-3:30PM. The Summit will include light refreshments, health screenings, giveaways, vendors, information sessions, and fun activities! Click the link below for more information:

https://www.silverkey.org/senior-summit/

PACT ACT Informational Class 2023 Dates

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EVENTS AND UPDATES IN THE COMMUNITY

CTU Patriot Scholarship Application Open

Veterans in suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency health care at any VA or community facility

Silver Key Senior Summit

The Senior Summit is Tuesday, July 11th at The Antlers-Downtown from 8:30AM-3:30PM. The Summit will include light refreshments, health screenings, giveaways, vendors, information sessions, and fun activities! Click the link below for more information: