The Coming Home Project
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I was a volunteer for a family retreat with the Coming Home Project and the experience was fantastic. It is a wonderful organization with the most compassionate, kind, and tolerant people I could imagine. The impact for participants of the retreat was indescribable, and a life changing experience for everyone involved. I felt supported by everyone when I was having a difficult time, and was able to give support to others who were too. There is a wonderful base of knowledge of and experience around working with veterans, but amazingly, everyone was very humble which I loved. I am constantly referring people to the Coming Home Project because it was such a valuable experience and I was so honored to work with them.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I was a volunteer facilitator at a CHP retreat for professionals serving veterans--many of whom were active military or veterans themselves. The experience was deep, healing and life changing not only for the participants but for me too as part of a remarkable community where people made connection with each other, resolved burn-out and found new inner resources to go forward. CHP is a model that should be the basis for comprehensive programs fo help military and vets re-connect with the world back home.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Since 2008, I have participated in the Coming Home Project retreats. These retreats have been the highest points for me these last few years. The other volunteers, the Coming Home Project staff, the veterans and their families all come together to create a healing community where deep bonds are quickly formed. Community, expressive arts, recreation, meditation, and support groups, good food, beautiful settings--the Coming Home Project creates something very close to magic.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
The Coming Home Project's equine program is both subtle, yet powerful. The honesty of the horses can provide a mirror and show us our own ways of reacting to stimulation and stress. They show us how actions, sentiments and touch can be so revealing. Their immediacy and inability to lie is liberating.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I received information about this non-profit organization through another Veteran female. My experience in attending this all women retreat was outstanding.In addition to receiving awesome support, everything was paid for or reimbursed including travel and food. I really appreciated the support, coping techniques, cooperative environment to vent, share experiences, and receive useful information. The supportive environment without judgement and encouraging any perspective and/or feelings made me feel very comfortable to share and receive help with military, deployment, and other related issues. I believe the Coming Home Project is one of the very best non-profit organizations that I have ever worked with, and the best organization for Veterans and families to assist with emotional needs that often get overlooked otherwise. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone and look forward to watching them continue to grow and inspire more and more Soldiers and families in the future.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Transportation reimbursement or payment Food and housing expenses paid for Practical coping tools and strategies Supportive environment Flexibility for all walks of life and accepting of all
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The support of the organization for all needs and wants of entertainment, food, transportation, quick reaction to client needs, and inviting, cohesive environment.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Awesome, very supportive, encouraging, proactive, and willing to do anything.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Continue to influence lives positively and reach out to so many more veterans that could really use the support.
Ways to make it better...
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In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding, resources, and personnel to make a bigger impact in more people's lives. They are doing an outstanding job, it will just be amazing to see what they will be able to do with more volunteers and resources to touch more lives.
One thing I'd also say is that...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Unique, and valuable organization full of amazing volunteers, staff and participants! I am so glad that The Coming Home Project is working to make the coming home experience more positive.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
retreat settings
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As a professional facilitator and event organizer, I remain very impressed with the Coming Home Project's capacity to (1) create community quickly, (2) build a safe and healing atmosphere for veterans, their counselors, and their families to begin dialogue about their challenges both in the theater and during the coming home phase, and (3) offer a variety of inner and outer explorations (walking meditation, yoga, meditation) and settings (small group, large group, one-on-one, and solo) within a 48 hour period. Some stories that I heard continue to guide my personal work and relationships that I established during my experience continue to add to the riches of my life.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the quick way healthy rapport and community were established in such a large group.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated (most are volunteers,) sensitive, kind, courteous, supportive, and yet appropriately in the background.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build a national network of training and support for returning vets and their families; add more specialized training, e.g. women's retreats, spouses' retreats; more specific resiliency training; and hire more paid staff to help perform these
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Coming Home Project is one of the few veterans organizations, that I have found, that offer a family retreat for the veteran to bring his/her family. This is a huge help in reconnecting with each other in a beautiful peaceful place at no cost to the family. The friends we have made at the conference have been valuable and beneficial to our overall well being. We can't thank Joe and his staff enough for the love and kindness they provide to us at the retreats. They definitely have our best interest in mind.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
provide us with a way to submit feedback and suggestions at the end of the retreat
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting new friends and reconnecting with my veteran/spouse.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Have retreats more frequently and in more geographic locations around the country to serve more familys and veterans
Ways to make it better...
The retreat would have been just for veterans and their family who are finished with the military.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Thoughtful collection of caregivers -- I've seen many hugely touched at the two retreats I've attended. DoD caregivers are often overworked with little relief. The Coming Home Project gives a weekend of rest and a lifetime of skills. I highly recommend their retreats for those needing rest.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my ability to take a break during trying days.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the way that I feel a part of their family and the family atmosphere they create in their groups.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
excellent professionals with good humor.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
offer more relief to challenge military members and their caregivers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Coming Home Project has been an incredible experience as a volunteer Therapist. The training and discussions regarding veterans issues has helped my understanding of the unique elements of the military culture. The leadership are compassionate and insightful into the complexities of this work.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting incredible people and learning about the military culture.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very supportive and helpful. I have enjoyed talking with them and participating in the peer groups.
Ways to make it better...
I could have worked with more individual clients.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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