Vets Journey Home USA, Inc.
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October 22, 2011
I am a reired Army Veteran that this program has served and benefitted. This is an amazing program for veterans that allowed me an opportunity to began my healing process. I am so very grateful to Sam Luna for inviting me to come and be a part of my journey home. Patricia Clason is an amazing woman that every person ever served in our armed forces should meet. Thank You for caring about us. The staff and volunteers were so very kind to me. Words cannot describe the impact this program has had on my recovery. Again, Thank You!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have begun to forgive myself for surving.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
As of today, I would not make any changes.
October 21, 2011
I staffed Vet's Journey home the first time 6 years ago. Since that time I have been at more than 12 weekends. Not only do I have the opportunity to be a small part of the healing that takes place I also am there to listen, love, and welcome the Vet's home with open arms. VJH has also helped me to feel closer to my son (even though he is far away) who has been deployed many times over the last 10 years. As a family member of a serviceman I get a chance to give back just a little of what they give to our country. This is the most loving, open and welcoming program I have been fortunate to volunteer with in over 30 years of volunteer work. The transformation that takes place for the Veterans is amazing.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
witnessing the positive changes the Veterans make emotionally over the course of the weekend.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Train more staff so every veteran would have an opportunity to experience the deep healing that is offered.
October 21, 2011
I "did" the weekend back in 1997 when it was called The Bamboo Bridge. The name has been changed however the objective and amazing results are the same. After doing the weekend I assisted at several following weekends and found that it didn't matter much whether I was a student of the weekend or an assistant. The healing and growth kept on coming.
I spent a year in Vietnam in a relatively safe environment and realized years later that I had this guilt of not being part of the horrors of battle that affected so many others that were over there. The weekend helped me actually see what really mattered. I did the best job that I could do with the tasks that I was given. I realized that my duty from that point on was to honor every person that was and is in the service for standing up and doing what they are asked to do. I often ask the men and women that didn't make it back during the year I was there if I am living up to there expectations. I really feel that they deserve the best out of me as they gave up all that they could be keeping me safe over there. They'll let me know if i did ok when we all get together again.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My life and appreciation of life
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
help it grow
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Wife
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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October 21, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
I started out w/ Vets Journey Home as a volunteer & staffed my first weekend in the spring of 2009. I saw the powerful difference it made in the lives of the participants & thanks to Gene, received healing that I didn't even know I needed after my time in the Navy in the early '80s. Since then, I've staffed each weekend that's taken place here in Maryland. Each time reinforces why I support VJH - because it definitely helps heal the wounds of the soul that veterans & others impacted by the trauma of war have received. I cannot recommend the weekend enough for those struggling with the aftereffects of war.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting thanked for my service & realizing that I'd never gotten that recognition when I got out of the Navy in 1986
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes necessary right now.
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