Veterans and Military

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Get Involved with Alpha Gamma XI Military Sorority

Posted on December 20, 2020January 3, 2021 by Karen

During this time of year, there are so many who just need to feel safe. With the holidays and the Coronavirus pandemic, many services have been out of reach for those who are subject to domestic abuse and looking for assistance. Our partners at Alpha Gamma XI Military Sorority is one group who is committed to “providing resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for those who have and have not served” through their Supporting Women and Nurturing Survivors (SWANS) program.

if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.

If you want to help make a difference, please reach out to SWANS, and see what you can do to help them help others. DONATE HERE or for more information, check out their website HERE or contact them at swans@alphagammaxi.org

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ABOVE ARTISTIC PARTNERS WITH ALPHA GAMMA Xi MILITARY SORORITY INC!

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by Karen

Above artistic is THRILLED to be partnering with Alpha Gamma Xi and their Supporting Women and Nurturing Survivors (SWANS) program during December, spotlighting Domestic Violence awareness and resources available.

The SWANS outreach initiative is “dedicated to serving those women who have dealt with domestic violence and sexual assault. The SWANS outreach program has the sole purpose of creating strength within and rebuilding the “broken” woman; no matter the crisis. A program in which all who seek a place of empathy, safety, and confidentiality can come – knowing that her sister will be there reaching down to uplift her”.

The Sisterhood hopes to make a difference in the lives of veterans and other service members through the bonds of their 5 Pillars of Purpose: Service, Sisterhood, Stewardship, Scholarship and Solidarity.

Want to help? DONATE HERE or for more information, check out their website HERE.

During the month of December, Above Artistic will donate $3 from every item sold on-line (12%-23%) to Alpha Gamma Xi. We are very passionate about this cause and are honored to be partnering with such a great organization!

@AGXiSorority2014 #alphagammaxi @swans_agxi

Above Artistic Blog, Veterans and Military

I Challenge you!

Posted on November 28, 2020November 28, 2020 by Karen

I challenge you! This year has been a challenge for many of us. I am thankful for the love of my family and friends, that I have remained employed and that I have a roof over my head and food on the table. During this holiday season, you can help those less fortunate by helping a veteran who is homeless by joining me in the CARDBOARD CHALLENGE. Veterans Matter – National Homeless Veterans Housing Program , they are working to stamp out veteran homelessness.

The Cardboard Challenge is simple: use cardboard and any other supplies to create your own unique sign, donate $10, and then challenge two friends to do the same. Here’s mine! Go to veteransmatter.org and click DONATE. I challenge you!

Above Artistic Blog, Veterans and Military

WALK TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS

Posted on November 8, 2020December 12, 2020 by Karen

Here’s the latest update from Veterans Matter – National Homeless Veterans Housing Program. It’s not too late to join Veterans Matter for a virtual walk to end veteran homelessness on November 11, 2020. Those who are called to help homeless veterans can register and participate in individual or small group walks.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL WALK. Get involved in the walk and help combat veterans homelessness.

During the Month of November, Above Artistic will be donating $3 of EVERY T-shirt sold to this awesome organization. Check out our Veteran’s Collection!

Above Artistic Blog, Veterans and Military

Above Artistic Partners with Veterans Matter!

Posted on November 5, 2020December 13, 2020 by Karen

Above Artistic is EXTREMELY excited to be partnering with @VeteransMatter for the month of November, spotlighting Veterans homelessness. Veterans Matter has placed 4,000 veterans since the organization was first founded in 2012!

The mission is simple, house as many veterans as we can, as fast as we can.

In 2012, Veterans Matter was launched in Toledo to house 35 local veterans and expanded nationally with the support of Dusty Hill of ZZ Top, John Mellencamp, and Mitch Albom, who wanted to help house veterans in their home states.

Veterans Matter – National Homeless Veterans Housing Program is a systems-level non-profit organization that works directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and local VA homeless programs to provide rental deposits and the veteran’s portion of the first month’s rent for chronically homeless veterans engaged in the HUD-VASH program. Using evidenced-based best practices, Veterans Matter has now housed over 4,000 veterans and over 1,400 veteran’s children in 25 states.

Want to help? DONATE HERE!

During the month of November, Above Artistic will donate $3 from EVERY T-SHIRT SOLD ONLINE to Veterans Matter. Being a Veteran family, we are very passionate about this cause and are honored to be partnering with such a great organization.

Above Artistic Blog, Veterans and Military

November Cause – Veterans Homelessness

Posted on November 1, 2020December 12, 2020 by Karen

According to Volunteers of America, There are many factors involved in veteran homelessness – shortage of affordable housing, difficulty in finding a job with a livable wage that utilizes their military experience, dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and access to health care.

Stars and Stripes says although the homelessness rate among veterans have been decreasing over the past 10 years, one homeless veteran is one too many. Although The HUD-VASH program has vouchers for veterans to use, many veterans don’t take advantage of them because of the rising cost of housing and housing related expenses in some parts of the country.

This Month, we are shining a spotlight on Veteran Homelessness. Being a Veteran family (Karen was in the Navy Nurse Corp and her father was a Marine), we want to work with organizations to raise awareness of veteran homelessness and provide links to resources and websites that can help.

US Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

VA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans – NCHAV – Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Established in 2011 to rapidly re-house homeless Veteran families and prevent homelessness for those at imminent risk due to a housing crisis.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 877-4AID-VET

National Conference of State Legislatures – Veteran Homelessness: Overview of State and Federal Resources

The Military Wallet – Help for Homeless Veterans

National Alliance to End Homelessness – Veterans

Here are some charities/non-profits to help homeless veterans.

We are active members of several Facebook Veterans-related groups and here are some of the charities/non-profits and other organizations we found to be good resources:

We are still talking with several organizations and will be announcing the organization we will be partnering with during our November Cause – Veterans Homelessness. Above Artistic is a T-shirt Company with a Cause and we will be donating $3 of every shirt sold online to our partner. Check Back to see who our partner will be!!

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