What a great idea to use dance as a form of recreational therapy for our vets! I would have never thought to see my soldier or any other soldier being care free out on the dance floor after experiencing so much trauma, but that is what this program does. It takes you away from traumatic thoughts and feelings and through the use of music and dance helps you re connect with others and have a great time.
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- EIN 84-3597432
- 7735805220
- c/o David Murcio Chicago IL 60640 USA
- warriorsbeyondwar.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Health Support, Military & Veterans Organizations, Recreation & Sports, Rehabilitative Care, Sports, Veterans
Mission: To provide dance instruction as well as social activity as means to end veteran and first responder suicide, help enrich the lives of our military, veteran and first responder community and help combat common challenges which inadvertently lead to depression, anxiety, homelessness and suicide.
Target demographics: Wounded, ill and Injured military veterans, active duty service members and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 200 veterans across Chicagoland VA hospitals, American Legions, VFW posts and other locations
Geographic areas served: The Chicagoland area
Programs: Recreational dance instruction, social activities, workshops which promote mindfulness and emotional wellness.
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