Since our inception, the NESHV has been particularly active in its mission to appreciate our nation's military veterans, paying distinct attention to those veterans who have fallen on hard times, and need our support, by extending a helping hand to homeless men and women veterans who are addressing the challenges of: addiction, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unemployment.

This month, I would like to highlight the appreciation of some extraordinary young men and women who exemplify their support of the veteran's served by the NESHV, through their unique efforts to help raise money and awareness for the Shelter. Jamie Holden and Ali Palmer, both served in the US Army, and are presently MBA candidates at Harvard's Business School (HBS). In April, these two individuals, together with 50 other members of the HBS Armed Forces Alumni Association (AFAA) pitched a tent on the lawn of the business school and through their campaign raised over $8,000 to benefit the NESHV. To view a full report of the extraordinary efforts of these young men and women veterans at HBS, please view the link at: www.neshv.org/hbs_tent_drive.html

Another extraordinary example featured this month comes from a young man named Joshua, who is the elder son of a disabled Vietnam veteran, and is running races and marathon's all across the country this year in honor of America's Veterans and in particular support of the NESHV. A full report on Joshua's extraordinary run can be found at: www.neshv.org/runningbull.html

The examples set forth by these young people offer encouragement and inspiration to all of us, as we pause to reflect this month on the people who comprise our nation's collective military history. All of us at NESHV remain continuously grateful for the ongoing support from our community and for the many ways in which our supporters pledge their assistance.

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Thanks, as always, to our Board for their support, the Gold Star Mothers, staff, volunteers and our generous benefactors. And, to our respected clients, keep up the good work that you are doing and take advantage of what is offered here including the training programs. Stay strong and persevere!

Laurence D. Fitzmaurice
President and CEO

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