What We Do

1. Provide care packages to troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa for over 3 years (for EO Program Managers, Chaplains, Commanders, and medical staff)

2. Sponsored 40 iRest classes on Patrick AFB, Viera Vet Clinic, Cocoa Beach Library, Yellow Ribbon, School of Addictions Studies and other locations to help veteran learn relaxation techniques (pain management), brings the nervous system into balance and help veterans develop coping skills

3. Assisted with giving handmade quilts and blankets to the Orlando VA Nursing Home and Domicillary as well as service uniformed rubber duckies to keep the veterans in good spirits

4. Created display/ booths at the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion at Wickham Park for the past 3 years to give information about Welcome Home Vets, Inc. and help them gain individual, spouse and couples counseling

5. Assisted over 60 OIF/OEF veterans with financial crises and counseling concerns

6. Re-invigorated collaboration with the Melbourne ARNG unit (715th) and Cocoa unit for couple counseling and care packages

7. Formed partnership with Veterans Memorial Museum (Merritt Island) and other local veteran groups

8. Worked with 920th (AFR unit - search and rescue mission) to provide annual Family Day gifts for children of deployed members and provided handmade quilts and blankets to the children

9. Provide partnership with local church groups, womens organizations and mental health counselors to support veterans

10. Provide partnership with mental health clinic on Patrick AFB to support veterans

11. Provide support for soldiers and airmen in need (family emergencies) with grants ($250)

12. Partnership with Norris Burkes, Chaplain, and Florida Today newspaper to support veterans and educate the community

13. Provide grant writing for continuance of support of funds for returning veterans