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Honoring Our Heroes: A Social Story for Memorial Day What is Memorial Day? It's a special day in the United States (on the last Monday of May) to remember all the brave men and women who served in the military. These are people who wear uniforms and protect our country. Why do we remember them? ️ Some of these heroes fought in battles to keep us safe, and some might not be here anymore because they died protecting our freedom. How do we celebrate? We visit cemeteries (special places where people are buried) to place flowers on their graves. We might see parades with flags and people in uniforms. (Flags represent America!) What can you do? Help hang a flag! Draw pictures to thank veterans! Spreading Awareness: As we approach Memorial Day, consider sharing resources about veterans' services or organizations supporting military families with your network. #MemorialDay #SocialStory #AutismAwareness #ThankYouVeterans #RememberingHeroes

We recently ran a campaign on LinkedIn highlighting our offering to veterans which has received great support, and thanks to those of you that shared and commented. It has generated an interesting conversation around who qualifies as a 'veteran'.  The definition of a 'veteran' varies from country to country. For example, in New Zealand it is a very exclusive term as only those former service personnel who served before 1 April 1974 and those with qualifying operational service after that date qualify as a 'veteran'. In the US, anyone who served in the active military and who left under conditions other than dishonourable qualify. The UK Government's definition of "anyone who has served for at least one day in His Majesty's Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations" is probably the most inclusive. It is this wide definition that military charities work to when providing their support and it is also the one that we at Trinity adhere to. We feel that those who volunteered to serve, and served - no matter for how short or long, deserve the very best in return. #military #armedforcescommunity #veterans #veteranshelpingveterans

Check out the findings of Military Family Advisory Network's research on the needs of post-9/11 military families. #MilitaryCaregivers

Caregiver & Family Well-being White Paper Excerpt "The findings from these three complementary research endeavors suggest that caregivers need deeper and broader support systems like peer networks, health and wellbeing services, financial support, and special consideration for caregivers who are also parents." Thank you MFAN & WWP for researching and exploring the support that military caregivers need.

Let’s take “Thank you for your service” one step further!

Did you know that you can send a care package through Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project to active military members overseas 100% for free? It only takes a minute and does not require that you enter any personal information! Crown Royal's Purple Bag Project started when Crown Royal teamed up with Packages from Home, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, who's mission has been to send care and comfort to deployed American Military heroes on active duty since November 2004. Kathleen Lewis, founder of Packages from Home, started the company's project while her son was stationed with the Army's 1st Infantry Division. Her son had expressed how comforting it was to receive familiar items, and with that, the project was born. To send a care package all you have to do is: 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/gDDF6zym (must be 21 to participate) 2. Choose 4 items out of their list to send to an active troop member (options include eight most commonly requested snacks by troops) 3. Attach a personal message 4. Click submit And thats it! These packages run out very quickly, and once they do, they will again be available every first of the month, so make sure you set a reminder so you can send one if you qualify. #supportourtroops #militaryappreciation

Today, on #DayOfTheDeployed, we honor our brave US military personnel deployed around the globe. We are forever grateful for their service in defense of our freedoms and the sacrifices of their families at home. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 💛 Ways to Celebrate at home: - Donate to a military organization like the USO. They support troops in the U.S. and overseas. The USO also provides support to the families before, during and after service. - Send care packages through an organization like Support Our Troops, Inc., Operation Gratitude, or Just Our Soldiers' Helpers Inc. (JOSH) - Locally, attend ceremonies honoring the military. - Volunteer your time and services to local military organizations. - If you know a military family, ask what support they need. - Offer to support the deployed through a program like Soldiers' Angels

Some fascinating commentary from Defence leaders and others working in this space - what is the reality of the lived experience for our Armed Forces and what does this need to look like in 2030? #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCommunity

When service members are in the military, their mission and sense of purpose are clear, and their lives are structured to meet those objectives. But when service members suddenly take on the new title of “veteran”, their new mission may not be so clear. They have to fulfill these needs on their own – often for the first time in their lives. Veteran reintegration is more than the statistics; it's about rebuilding lives, restoring purpose, and fostering community. You can help Warriors & Quiet Waters guide post-9/11 combat veterans to thrive this Giving Tuesday by supporting us at the link below: https://hubs.la/Q02b4GvV0

Remembrance Day is about pausing, reflecting, and acknowledging the sacrifice and contributions of the many selfless individuals that contributed to our freedom as a country. We remember those that have fallen, the wounded that came home, the service members, their families, and all that have been touched by military service. #RemembranceDay Learn more about MNP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: https://bit.ly/498WDOU