NEW SERVICE
Body Shop
Forging Forward is excited to share a new service - Body Shop! If you are a military veteran needing assistance with flights and lodging to get to your prosthetic healthcare provider, this service is for you!
FORGING FORWARD SERVICES
Forging Forward Retreats
Forging Forward Remembrance Tags
Forging Forward Remembrance Tags
Forging Forward brings 4 to 8 active dutyr 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 Remembrance Tags
Forging Forward Remembrance Tags
Forging Forward Remembrance Tags
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.
NEVER FORGET
Forging Forward Speakers
Forging Forward Remembrance Tags
Forging Forward Body Shop
Forging Forward helps cover the cost to get motivational and inspirational Military and First Responder Veterans and Veterans 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 Body Shop
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
Forging Forward Body Shop
Forging Forward works with military veterans who need assistance with travel flying to and from a prosthetic appointment. Fill out an application for assistance with flights, lodging, transportation, and meals.
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
Forging Forward teamed up with military veteran and law enforcement officer David Starbuck to provide this service based in Arkansas. Expedition Outreach focuses on outdoor activities: fishing, camping, hiking, nature walk, kayaking, canoeing, and more. We are excited to get this service running in 2022 to serve our target populations.
Forging Forward Fundraisers
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
Forging Forward Expedition Outreach
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.
Forging Forward Real Talk;
LifeWork Adapted Power Tool Kit
LifeWork Adapted Power Tool Kit
Forging Forward brought in a live chat show on TikTok. The show was started by two law enforcement officers, one of which is a military veteran. The hosts are Keeper and Troop. The show focuses on mental health awareness and overcoming daily challenges to live a productive life.
People are invited to “be in the box” with the hosts as well as comment throughout the show to support others or provide resources to assist with a stated issue.
LifeWork Adapted Power Tool Kit
LifeWork Adapted Power Tool Kit
LifeWork Adapted Power Tool Kit
Forging Forward is working with LifeWork Adapter to provide a FREE adapted power tool kit to military veterans and first responders (active or veteran) who have a below the shoulder amputation or missing digits who can benefit from the tools.
Injury does NOT have to be military or work related.
Watch the videos below to learn how Dylan uses the tools!
Check out LifeWork Adapter here.
Click the button below to start the easy application process!
Forging Forward Allies
Forging Forward Volunteers
Forging Forward Volunteers
Forging Forward teams up with other organizations with similar goals and services to expand and accomplish our mission.
Forging Forward Volunteers
Forging Forward Volunteers
Forging Forward Volunteers
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 IMPACT
NORTH CAROLINA
- Service dog selection, training, travel for one military veteran with Retrieving Freedom in Missouri
- Vehicle, vehicle insurance, housing purchase for one military veteran with Veterans Advocate LLC
- Camping equipment, camping and kayaking fees for two military veterans
- Camping meals for 10+ military active duty/family/veterans with Off-Road Outreach (ORO)
- Burial services and lunch for one military veteran's family and all the supporters with ORO
- Fundraiser for winter clothing for homeless military veterans in Fayetteville with ORO
- Fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Gaston with Motivating America
- Provide consultation / meals for the V.E.T.S. Conference to help military veterans wanting to start their own business with the Axios Inspires Foundation
- Hosted Axes With Allies, an event to help heal veterans and first responders from across the USA at Camp4Heroes
COLORADO
- Dinner for 10+ military veterans from across the USA and Canada with Challenge Aspen
PENNSYLVANIA
- Returned the ashes of a military veteran to his family with ORO
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Hosted Beach Retreat in Myrtle Beach, SC, an event to help heal veterans and first responders from across the USA
- Hosted Hydrant Heroes Retreat, in Myrtle Beach, SC, an event to help heal firefighters and their families from across the USA
NEW YORK
- Bobby Henline, Founder, was a Motivational Speaker at Kids Helping Kids event to raise funds to provide winter coats to children in NY and annual gift to one child with a severe disability
GEORGIA
- Bobby Henline shared his story at a Feeding the Heroes Foundation event which provided over 200 meals to first responders in the local vicinity
OHIO
- Grill N Chill with Bobby Henline at Patriot Iron's first event to kick off their t-shirt company
2022 PLANS
- GA: Host a Veteran/First Responder Retreat in July 2022 at Soggy Bottom Lodge along with Alabama Veteran. Register here.
- SC: Host a Beach Retreat for Veterans and First Responders from across the USA.
- GA: Participate in a Comedy Show and fundraiser for American Warrior Garage and Forging Forward with Beard Vet at Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern on June 24
- See more by downloading the Forging Forward Overview at the bottom of the page
Donate to Forging Forward
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals in helping Veterans and Law Enforcement Veterans and their families, and Gold Star Families.