Forging Forward, a non-profit organization, works to reinforce community connectivity and healing for our work- or battle-wounded USA Military Veterans, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, 911 Dispatch Operators, Correctional Officers, EMS and their families, and Gold Star Families.
Below are the ways in which we work with our Board, our donors, and other vetted organizations to promote mental health wellness, physical wellness, career moves or restarts to assist in reclaiming a sense of connection.
Forging Forward brings 4 to 8 active duty or veteran Military and/or First Responders to a 2-4 day retreat to enjoy nature. We plan activities in a variety of locations to rekindle camaraderie in a safe and open environment. We team up with local artists and professionals to teach participants a new outlet or tool through art to address PTSD and other trauma-related issues. Activities may include whittling, wood crafts, storytelling through poetry, songwriting, comedy, welding, forging, hiking, bicycling, painting, photography, community service, outdoor water activities, and more.
Forging Forward creates Remembrance Tags with the names of Military Veterans who have died by suicide due to their battle wounds of PTSD, TBI or other mental health issues.
The Tags are presented to Military and First Responder Veterans and their families, and appreciative community members in memory of the service member, to never be forgotten.
We ask each person receiving a Remembrance Tag to take an oath to live their life to the fullest in memory of the service member. The oath focuses on having the strength to ask for help.
Forging Forward partnered with Patriotic Productions to provide this service.
If you have a military combat veteran who died by suicide and want to add their name to our list, please contact Jamie@ForgingForward.org.
NEVER FORGET
Forging Forward helps cover the speaker fee to get motivational and inspirational Military and First Responder Veterans and Veterans that participate with Forging Forward to schools, ROTC events, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations that might not otherwise be able to afford a speaker to inspire their community.
Forging Forward will cover part of the expense such as airfare, hotel, food and/or an honorarium for the speaker.
Forging Forward works with military veterans with combat-related injuries who need assistance with local travel or flying to and from a prosthetic appointment. Fill out an application for assistance with travel, flights, lodging, transportation, or meals.
Forging Forward supports other organizations and business that support the USA Active Duty and Veteran Military and First Responder, and Gold Star Family communities. Together, we can do more.
Forging Forward relies on its volunteers to assist at Retreats, Fundraisers, and provide additional opportunities for target populations to participate in activities. Without our volunteers, we could not properly attain our mission and vision. Forging Forward would not grow, have a positive influence on people in our communities, or even function properly. Volunteers help us build a more cohesive, safer, and stronger community across the USA; it unites people in exceptional ways, bringing positive effects on both the volunteer and the group we are assisting or being a part of. The skills volunteers bring to the table are phenomenal and they are a key part of Forging Forward’s success.
Forging Forward teams up with Military and First Responder Veteran and Gold Star Family individuals and organizations to advance services or programs that globally and mutually benefit the Military and First Responder Veteran and Gold Star Family communities.
Mail to:
FORGING FORWARD
ATTN: Jamie Henline
875 dEACON rOAD
Greensburg, KY 42743
EMAIL: INFO@FORGINGFORWARD.ORG
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