Wisconsin Warrior Summit

Today, we remember. Today, we honor. Today, we say: You are not forgotten.

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Healing Warrior Hearts joins communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who were held captive and returned, and those who remain missing.

For generations, this day has carried one powerful message: we never leave a fallen comrade behind.

We remember their courage, their sacrifice, their families, and the lasting impact of their service. Their stories matter. Their lives matter. Their memory matters.

May we continue to honor those who served by carrying their legacy forward with compassion, remembrance, and care for the Warrior Family.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Final call: World Gratitude Day Celebration is this Sunday, September 20, 1-4pm at the Center for Creative Learning in Wauwatosa.
Whether you can join us in person or simply want to support the mission, every gesture of gratitude helps Starfish Foundation continue its trauma-recovery work.

If you can't join us - post a comment on someone or something you are grateful for!

Details: https://www.starfishfound.org/world-gratitude-day-event

Nearly 1 in 10 people who died by su***de had chronic pain.

And chronic pain doesn't always stay in one place.

It can affect your sleep. Your relationships. Your ability to work, enjoy the things you used to enjoy, or simply feel like yourself again.

If you're a Veteran, maybe you know this kind of pain all too well.

That ache that just won't quit.
The nights when you can't remember the last time you woke up feeling rested.
The frustration of having your life shaped around what hurts and what you can no longer do.

During Su***de Prevention Month, we want to remember that su***de prevention isn't only about recognizing a crisis. It's also about noticing the things that can slowly wear someone down.

Chronic pain.
Sleep problems.
Isolation.
Feeling disconnected.
Feeling like you're carrying too much alone.

The VA has personalized options for managing chronic pain and improving whole health, including resources that can help Veterans address the physical and emotional effects of persistent pain.

And if the emotional weight of military service is also affecting you, you don't have to carry that alone.

Healing Warrior Hearts creates a compassionate, confidential community where Veterans can tell their stories, be heard without judgment, and begin moving toward healing and hope. The organization welcomes Veterans regardless of branch, length of service, combat experience, or discharge status.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You don't have to wait until things become a crisis to ask for support.

📞 VA: Contact the VA for help with pain and other health concerns.
💙 Healing Warrior Hearts: Connect with a community that understands the invisible wounds of military service.

You are not alone. Your pain matters. Your life matters.

https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/contact

For immediate crisis support, Veterans can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

For some LGBTQ+ veterans, being yourself during military service didn’t always feel safe.

Whether it was before, during, or after Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, experiences of discrimination, injustice, or feeling like you had to hide a part of yourself,can stay with you long after service.

That’s why Healing Warrior Hearts offers a special-focus LGBTQ+ veterans retreat—a confidential space where you can connect with others, be heard without judgment, and begin to let some of that weight go.

You choose what you share.
You choose how much you share.
You don’t have to carry it alone.

Veterans are welcome from across the country. Applications for vouchers for air transportation must be received by 9/18/2026. So register NOW if you need travel assistance to attend this coming retreat!!!

If you or someone you know might find comfort in a community that understands, we welcome you to reach out and learn more.

You are welcome here. Your story matters. Your heart matters. 🏳️‍🌈

Healing the Invisible Wounds of Military Service

https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/hwh-retreats-registration-page

"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other." — Randy Pausch
This Sunday, we're gathering to do exactly that. Join Starfish Foundation for World Gratitude Day, 1-4pm at the Center for Creative Learning.
Details & directions: https://www.starfishfound.org/world-gratitude-day-event

Sometimes the road to hope starts with a single conversation.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to remind Veterans and the people who care about them that reaching out matters.

A call.
A chat.
A text.
A simple “How are you really doing?”

You don’t have to have all the right words. You just have to be willing to start the conversation and let someone know they are not alone.

If you or a Veteran you know is struggling, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7.

Call 988, then press 1
Chat at http://VeteransCrisisLine.net
Text 838255

And remember, Healing Warrior Hearts is here to help Veterans find connection, support, and a community where they can be heard.

💙 Don’t wait. Reach out.

Learn more about Healing Warrior Hearts:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/contact

***dePreventionMonth

"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other." — Randy Pausch
This Sunday, we're gathering to do exactly that. Join Starfish Foundation for World Gratitude Day, 1-4pm at the Center for Creative Learning.

Details & directions: https://www.starfishfound.org/world-gratitude-day-event


https://www.starfishfound.org/world-gratitude-day-event

What does resilience really mean when life gets hard?

We hear the words resilience and empowerment all the time. But are they more than just comforting words?

Join us for Resilience and Empowerment: More Than Just a Cliche on September 15 from 12:00–1:00 PM EDT.

This webinar will explore the science and data behind resilience and empowerment and share practical ways we can build and use them to navigate both the big and small challenges in life.

Presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® with Anne E. Brodsky, PhD, clinical and community psychologist and researcher on resilience, access, and belonging.

Take an hour to learn, reflect, and discover what resilience can really look like.

👉 Register for the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QVrUOdEIS2GpH_DrvJhn0w?utm_source=chatgpt.com

ONE WEEK AWAY 🧡 World Gratitude Day Celebration — Sunday, Sept 20, 1-4pm.
Center for Creative Learning, 10919 W Bluemound Rd #50, Wauwatosa. Admission: $25 donation to Starfish Foundation or 1 Pay It Forward Card.
Bring a friend. Bring your whole family. Come count your blessings with us.

This isn’t just a round of golf. It’s a swing that gives back.
Every foursome, every laugh on the fairway, every dollar raised goes straight toward the mental health and well-being of the veterans and families who’ve given so much for us.

The 2026 Salute & Swing Invitational is where community shows up for those who showed up for our country - giving them a chance to attend a free retreat with Healing Warrior Hearts! www.healingwarriorhearts.org

📅 Sunday, October 4 | 📍 New Berlin Hills Golf Course
Be part of it. (If you don't golf, you can still come for lunch and the silent auction!!)

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