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Mark your calendar foe this Lunch & Learn Webinar on 1.31.24!!! #specialeducation #efmp #specialneeds #militaryfamilies #militarychildren

Did you know that Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a partnership with the United States Department of Defense (DOD), with the US Army, US Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard to provide world-class youth development programs, training, and resources to military-affiliated Youth Centers and geographically dispersed military youth around the world?   💜I hope you will join me in wearing purple for Purple UP! Day on April 16, 2024.💜 The goal of Purple UP! 💜 Day is to demonstrate our support for military youth and their families, regardless of service affiliation. You might ask, “Why purple?” Purple is the traditional color that signifies the blending of all military services into a common goal or outcome. When a military member serves, the family also serves. Military youth frequently get reassigned every few years – meaning they could attend anywhere from four to nine new schools over the course of their youth – while continually acclimating to new friends and new surroundings.     Many times, military youth are uprooted during the school year or at critical times in their lives – such as the last year of high school – or to places where English might not be the primary language. While this might sound exciting to some, it can also add to the stress of deployment as their parents defend our freedom and way of life.  The services BGCA provide to military youth both on-installation and off-installation through Mission: Youth Outreach contribute to the building of resiliency within our military kids and teens. #veteranssupportingveterans #militarychild #boysandgirlsclub #purpleup

Did you know that Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a partnership with the United States Department of Defense (DOD), with the US Army, US Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard to provide world-class youth development programs, training, and resources to military-affiliated Youth Centers and geographically dispersed military youth around the world?   💜I hope you will join me in wearing purple for Purple UP! Day on April 16, 2024.💜 The goal of Purple UP! 💜 Day is to demonstrate our support for military youth and their families, regardless of service affiliation. You might ask, “Why purple?” Purple is the traditional color that signifies the blending of all military services into a common goal or outcome. When a military member serves, the family also serves. Military youth frequently get reassigned every few years – meaning they could attend anywhere from four to nine new schools over the course of their youth – while continually acclimating to new friends and new surroundings.     Many times, military youth are uprooted during the school year or at critical times in their lives – such as the last year of high school – or to places where English might not be the primary language. While this might sound exciting to some, it can also add to the stress of deployment as their parents defend our freedom and way of life.  The services BGCA provide to military youth both on-installation and off-installation through Mission: Youth Outreach contribute to the building of resiliency within our military kids and teens. #veteranssupportingveterans #militarychild #boysandgirlsclub #purpleup

When military personnel leave the service, their spouses play a crucial role in the transition process. At Leavers to Leaders Academy, we've witnessed firsthand the challenges Commonwealth families face - dealing with visa matters, finding new housing, and rebuilding their networks. That's why we involve the wives in our accelerator programme. This way, they receive the support they need during this challenging period, which can significantly impact the well-being of children and family life. By including spouses early on, we ensure they get the assistance required while being there for their partners. Ultimately, this approach benefits everyone, including extended families back home. #Commonwealth #leaverstoleaders #OPBELONGING #military #veterans #careerdevelopment #careergrowth #careertransition #militarywives

Did you know that Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD), Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard to provide world-class youth development programs, training, and resources to military-affiliated Youth Centers and geographically dispersed military youth around the world? I hope you will join me in wearing purple for Purple UP! Day on April 16, 2024. The goal of Purple UP! Day is to demonstrate our support for military youth and their families, regardless of service affiliation. You might ask, “Why purple?” Purple is the traditional color that signifies the blending of all military services into a common goal or outcome.   When a military member serves, the family also serves. Military youth frequently get reassigned every few years – meaning they could attend anywhere from four to nine new schools over the course of their youth – while continually acclimating to new friends and new surroundings.     Many times, military youth are uprooted during the school year or at critical times in their lives – such as the last year of high school – or to places where English might not be the primary language. While this might sound exciting to some, it can also add to the stress of deployment as their parents defend our freedom and way of life.  The services BGCA provide to military youth both on-installation and off-installation through Mission: Youth Outreach contribute to the building of resiliency within our military kids and teens.

🎉 Exciting News for Military-Connected Learners! 🎉 Military-connected learners can now access The Royal Canadian Legion #VeteranWelcomeProgram--> a free one-year membership with many additional benefits. Why join? It's more than just a membership. It's an opportunity to build a supportive social network, which is crucial for enhancing a postsecondary journey and post-military pursuits. Military-connected students face real and perceived obstacles to learning, and this new partnership will provide access to a range of services. 📚💼 Military-connected student clubs can develop a tangible connection with local #Legion branches, and branches should consider creative and innovative outreach efforts with colleges, universities, and polytechnics in their area. 🏫 Release Point Education is proud to have championed this effort, and we look forward to seeing it grow and be adopted by institutions nationwide. 📖 Learn more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/guauzaSy. Let's build a brighter future together. 🇨🇦 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada Universities Canada Colleges Ontario #CMVF3C #SupportOurTroops #VeteranSupport #PostSecondaryEducation #CommunityConnection #Military

April presents us with an exceptional opportunity to honor the resilient hearts of military children. Although military children proudly embrace the term "military brat," many outside this lifestyle remain unaware of the experiences these children endure, both positive and negative. Annually, the Department of Defense collaborates with national, state, and local entities, including schools, military-support organizations, businesses, and private individuals, to honor military children and acknowledge their sacrifices. This recognition is particularly prominent every April during the Month of the Military Child. Established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child provides an opportunity for Americans to celebrate these children for their contributions on the home front and within their communities. According to the Department of Defense, over 1.6 million military children encounter distinct challenges and experiences due to their parents' service. These challenges may include relocating away from friends, enduring prolonged separations from parents, or witnessing their parents return home with physical or mental wounds. Among the 1.6 million military children, approximately 11,200 are offspring of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen. These children undergo similar struggles as those of active-duty service members' children but often lack access to equivalent programs, services, and community support. Article Source:https://lnkd.in/g5p9xKth Healing Warrior Hearts Bringing Veterans and Families Closer Together https://lnkd.in/epbz-Tf #Veterans #healingwarriorhearts #YouAreNotAlone #Veterans

On the fifth edition of From My Foxhole, Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur Hynes, the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade command sergeant major, discuss financial programs and services available through Army Community Service with Loreta Guzman, an Army Community Service Personal Financial Readiness Specialist. #readiness #finance #FinancialSuccess #financialplanning #ACS #financialcounseling #armyemergencyrelief

April presents us with an exceptional opportunity to honor the resilient hearts of military children. Although military children proudly embrace the term "military brat," many outside this lifestyle remain unaware of the experiences these children endure, both positive and negative. Annually, the Department of Defense collaborates with national, state, and local entities, including schools, military-support organizations, businesses, and private individuals, to honor military children and acknowledge their sacrifices. This recognition is particularly prominent every April during the Month of the Military Child. Established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child provides an opportunity for Americans to celebrate these children for their contributions on the home front and within their communities. According to the Department of Defense, over 1.6 million military children encounter distinct challenges and experiences due to their parents' service. These challenges may include relocating away from friends, enduring prolonged separations from parents, or witnessing their parents return home with physical or mental wounds. Among the 1.6 million military children, approximately 11,200 are offspring of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen. These children undergo similar struggles as those of active-duty service members' children but often lack access to equivalent programs, services, and community support. Article Source:https://lnkd.in/g5p9xKth Healing Warrior Hearts Bringing Veterans and Families Closer Together https://lnkd.in/epbz-Tf #Veterans #healingwarriorhearts #YouAreNotAlone #Veterans

This is such great insight: “Not being a Green Beret is harder than being a Green Beret.” Read on for the explanation ../