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Honoring Our Veterans
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Veteran's Day is just around the corner and United Way of Broward County is honoring and serving our military in many different ways.
Our Supporting Broward's Military Families Initiative focuses on providing mental health and other support services to active members of the military and their families. This initiative will help reintegrate our Broward County veterans back into the mainstream of society and reconnect them with their families.
United Way of Broward County's service to our community's veterans spans beyond our Community Impact initiative and will celebrate women veterans at the Women's Leadership Council's upcoming Magnolia Luncheon. The group will also be sending care packages to women soldiers serving our country overseas.
Please continue reading this special Veteran's Day edition of United Way of Broward County's e-news to learn about how our community is celebrating the brave soldiers who serve our great country. |
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Supporting Broward's Military Families | |
One of the important ways that United Way of Broward County is helping those who served our country is through its Supporting Broward's Military Families Initiative. This important Initiative will focus on providing mental health and other support services to active members of the military and their families. Our partners in this cause are Nova Southeastern University and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8195/Stone of Hope.
The Initiative has taken flight and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) returning service members, veterans and their families are being served. VFW Post 8195/Stone of Hope is providing a multitude of services for this Initiative including counseling, workshops, treatment and referral services which began on September 1. United Way of Broward County is providing $750,000 over three years for these programs. |
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Women's Leadership Council
Inaugural Magnolia Luncheon | |
United Way of Broward County's Women's Leadership Council is hosting its Inaugural Magnolia Luncheon on Tuesday, November 8 at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. In honor of the group's focus of supporting women in the military and Veteran's Day, Vice Admiral Carol M. Pottenger, the highest-ranking femal Naval Officer in the United States, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon.
The event honorees include Women's Leadership Donors of  JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and Susie Levan for their commitment to both the business and philanthropic communities of Broward County. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase care packages that will be sent to female soldiers serving overseas.
Magnolia Luncheon co-chairs include Gale Butler of AutoNation and Lori Chevy of Bank of America. For more information about the Magnolia Luncheon or purchasing a care package to support a woman soldier, please contact Kate Goldman at (954) 462-4850 ext. 117. To register for this event, click here. |
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Meet a Local Veteran |
 Derrick Franklin was part of the first group of military deployed to Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 attack. Like most veterans, Derrick experienced many challenges upon his return home and becoming a civilian again. Derrick explained, "It's hard to adjust, nothing is the same and your perception of things is different... I came back with mixed emotions." He continued, "Before you come home, you don't think there is anything wrong with you, but your friends and family notice the differences. You really are crying out for help."
Even today, merely a decade later, Derrick is still adjusting to life in Broward County. However, he has come a long way and attributes much of the success in his progress to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8195. The VFW works to fill the void that veterans face upon their return by providing job placement, therapy, group sessions and help connecting with the local VA. United Way of Broward County funds programs through its Supporting Broward's Military Initiative that support and help veterans like Derrick. |
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Upcoming Events | |
Women's Leadership Council
Inaugural Magnolia Luncheon
Tuesday, November 8
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
For more info, click here.
Gingerbread Extravaganza
Friday, December 2
Noon
Publix Apron's Cooking School
For more info, click here.
Red & White - Wine and Culinary Delight
Friday, February 10
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
For more info, click here.
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Make a Difference and Donate Today
Help United Way of Broward County have an even greater impact on our community. Make a donation today to support United Way of Broward County's Community Investment Fund. Through federal and state matching grants, every dollar donated stays in Broward County and is matched by $4.
To donate online, click here.
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Ways to Get Involved
- Donate $25 for a care package that will be sent to a woman soldier through the Women's Leadership Council. To find out more info, click here.
- Attend the Magnolia Luncheon, purchase your ticket today. Click here.
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