Community Partner: Support for Veterans and Active-Duty Military As the USA celebrates the anniversary of its independence this month, Family Life would like to highlight some nonprofit Community Partners that serve our military. We hope that veterans or active-duty military members will use these services if they need them, and that civilians will get involved and support these wonderful organizations. Cherokee Veterans Community (CVC) CVC is a military ministry at First Baptist Church Woodstock that has been actively serving Cherokee County’s military community for the past four years. They serve all active-duty military and their family members. Nonmilitary community members are also welcome; the only requirement is having a heart to serve.CVC Events and Services Support/Networking Groups meet at First Baptist Church Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock) in the “A” building (chapel) on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm. This group is open to all veterans, active duty, Reserves, and National Guard members and their family members as well as community volunteers. Attendees are invited to share daily stresses, concerns, and fears of being connected to the military while offering support, understanding, compassion, and fellowship. The group uses Christian faith-based material for discussions to help deepen relationships with Christ and with each other. Coffee With Veterans — Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and good conversation with fellow veterans. Attendees share stories and the love of Christ. Battle Buddies at Home — This outreach provides homebound veterans with a social outlet that they might be missing. While visiting and sharing the love of Christ, members look for any minor repairs that can be made to help make life easier and safer. Nutritional assistance is also provided when needed. WeCareBoxes — These boxes are filled with hygiene and comfort items as well as cards and letters of appreciation from the community and sent to deployed military members. When permitted, faith-based material is also included to share Christ’s love. WeCareBoxes are packed and shipped several times a year. Other annual special events — Sacrifices Made Memorial Day tribute, Supporting Our Military Heroes fundraiser (motorcycle ride/car and truck show), and a Veterans Day appreciation breakfast. For more information about CVC, please call 678-570-5828 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Witness to War Foundation (WTWF) The Witness to War Foundation is dedicated to capturing the stories of individual combat veterans. Its mission is three-part: Preserve — WTWF captures the combat stories of veterans from all wars by filming interviews in broadcast quality, HD digital video before their stories are lost forever. Honor — Staff members professionally edit these hour-long interviews into 2-5-minute war stories to make them more consumable by today’s media savvy generation. Educate — The recorded war stories are used to teach current and future generations about the price of freedom and the extraordinary valor of our veterans. All WTWF interviews are conducted free of charge, and each participant receives free copies of his/her interview. For more information, please visit WitnessToWar.org or call 770-481-3018. Additional Military Support Resources: Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP)CCHVP is comprised of a group of veterans and volunteers dedicated to helping homeless veterans overcome the stigma and consequences of mental health issues and homelessness. For more information, visit CherokeeHomelessVeterans.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 678-983-7590.Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5262 Cherokee County 275 Moose Loop RoadCanton, GA 30114Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm Quartermaster: Roger McIverCommander: Charles Grady Sr.770-231-2880VFW.orgVeterans Crisis Line Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones, 24/7Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)Text 838255Chat Online VeteransCrisisLine.net
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