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IT'S NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! ☕️🎉

The one day a year when loving coffee this much is officially celebrated. We're here for it.

Today's the perfect excuse to treat yourself AND support Wisconsin veterans at the same time. Order from Berres Brothers Coffee, use code STAR, and here's what happens:

☕️ You get 15% off
☕️ We get 15% commission
☕️ Veterans get free access to life-changing healing retreats

Berres Brothers is a Wisconsin family-run business with 90+ varieties - so whether today calls for something bold, something sweet, or something in between, they've got the roast for you.

Celebrate the day. Support the mission. Sip with purpose.

Shop: https://www.berresbrothers.com
Code: STAR

Navigating loss is heavy, and finding the right words or knowing how to support loved ones through their own pain can feel overwhelming. 🤍

If you or someone you care about is walking through grief, please join us for a compassionate and supportive space with Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva.

👉 https://taps-institute.org/author/dr-patricia-timerman-barbosa-da-silva-lmhc-lmft-qs-ncc/

Together, we’ll explore the IAP Model (Intention, Action, Perception) a gentle framework designed to bridge communication gaps, honor individual healing styles, and help families connect deeply during difficult times.

🗓 Date: September 29
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
📍 Where: Virtual Event

You don't have to navigate this journey alone.🌾

👉 Save your spot: Register for the Webinar

💛 Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice This Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day 💛

Today, on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

we pause to honor the families of the fallen heroes who gave everything for our country.

From one warrior heart to another, we recognize that the heaviest burdens of service are often carried by those who wait at home. The deepest wounds are those left by the absence of a hero.

You are never alone in your grief.

The Healing Warrior Heart community stands with you in remembrance, gratitude, and enduring solidarity.
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/

New Berlin Hills Golf Course. Sunday, October 4. One incredible day for our veterans.

📍 13175 W Graham St, New Berlin, WI
⏰ Check-in 8:30 AM | Tee-off 9:00 AM

Bring your foursome, your best swing, and your support for those who served.
Singles can also golf - we'll connect you into a foursome!

👉 Register now: https://salute-and-swing-golf-outing.square.site/

Living overseas doesn’t mean you’re out of reach. 🇺🇸🌎

Veterans living outside the U.S. can still access immediate support when it’s needed. If you or a Veteran you know is struggling, you don’t have to face it alone.

📞 Dial 988, then Press 1 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line.

And remember sometimes support starts with simply reaching out. Check in. Listen. Be there. ❤️
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/

Connection can be a powerful part of su***de prevention. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Research shows that LGBTQ+ Veterans with transgender-related diagnoses experienced unadjusted su***de death rate of approximately 82 per 100,000 person-years over the 10-year study period. This highlights the importance of recognizing risk factors and strengthening access to connection, support, and community.

Sometimes prevention begins with something simple: checking in, listening without judgment, and helping someone feel that they belong.

At Healing Warrior Hearts, we believe healing happens in community.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Veteran Retreat | October 23–25

Join a supportive space where you can connect, be heard, and begin your healing journey.

👉 Join the retreat. You are welcome here.
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/lgbtq-focus

When Veterans Carry Silent Burdens, Community Matters. ❤️
Veterans may carry struggles that aren’t always visible including within the faith communities they call home.

As Buddy Check Week begins September 21–25, let’s remember that connection can start with something simple: reach out, check in, and let a Veteran know they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

Faith communities can play an important role in helping Veterans feel seen, supported, and less alone. Watch for changes in behavior, mood, sleep, substance
use, or signs of hopelessness. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and start the conversation.

At Healing Warrior Hearts, we believe no one should have to carry the invisible wounds of military service alone. Healing can begin when we create spaces where Veterans feel safe enough to be heard, supported, and welcomed home. ❤️

This Buddy Check Week, who will you check in on?

Learn more and access the VA’s guide for supporting Veterans in faith communities. Download the VA Faith Community Guide : https://www.va.gov/REACH/images/reach-toolkit.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Sometimes, a simple check-in can mean more than we realize. ❤️
During Buddy Check Week, we’re reminded of the power of connection within the Veteran and military community. A call. A text. A visit. Sometimes, simply asking, “How are you doing?” can open the door to hope and remind someone that they don’t have to carry everything alone.

Join us for this special webinar featuring Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton of TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® as we talk about the importance of connection and peer support and how reaching out can be life-saving.

📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual Webinar

👉 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEG8nXI7R9iQs2ouM3pLfg #/registration

Check in. Reach out. Be there.
Because you are not alone.