National Military Support Organizations

In a previous blog, I highlighted organizations in the New England area supporting the military through various programs.  Thankfully, there seems to be a phlethora of supportive organizations throughout our country. 

Here is a highlight of some of these generous organizations:

VFW National Home for Children:  Founded in 1925, this organization provides a support system that spans throughout the entire country.  Military families in need of support, guidance, advice, or shelter can call the organization's hotline.  Those in need can receive local guidance, or when needed, may be given a place to stay at the VFW campus that provides housing and educational programs.  Their website is here: http://www.vfwnationalhome.org/page.aspx?pid=527

National Military Family Association:  What keeps this association going strong is their idea of, "Not only do we support military families – we are military families."  What started off as a group of military wives looking out for their widowed friends, has turned into a full blown association with all different sorts of military personnel who testify before Congress to fight for important legislation and to ensure military families receive the benefits they deserve.  Their website is here: http://www.militaryfamily.org/

Wings for Women Military Spouse Conferences: This nonprofit organization strives to bring hope and encouragement to military spouses who are working to overcome miltary life challenges and to ensure spouses are aware of the resources available to them.  Their website is here: http://wings4women.org/

Military to Medicine: This organization understands that many military spouses struggle with keeping a stable career when moving around the country every few years.  Their goal is to give spouses medical training, access to a network of employers, and most importantly, a portable career.  If you're interested in the medical field, here is their website: http://www.militarytomedicine.org/index.html

It is absolutely wonderful to know there are organizations out there providing support and opportunities to our military and their families.  Sometimes this world seems to be consumed with too much negativity, but the generosity of these organizations - and the people who volunteer their time within these organizations - lets a light of positivity shine through all the gloom.