The world is in chaos. No arguing the point. Here in the states we are facing natural disasters from fires to flooding. After Hurricane Harvey hit Texas on Friday, August 25, 2017, the necessity of people willing to set aside political and personal agendas and pull together has never been higher. Some could say this is an opinion, however the fact remains. We need each other. Veterans, who have already served our country, have this figured out.
As a personal witness to the following groups giving back, I have never been prouder to be a Military Brat. My father served in the Army and I know he would say: When we come together, leaving pride, prejudice, and selfishness behind, there is no limit to what the human race can accomplish.
Grunt Style is a veteran's group which employees nearly 200 veterans and sells a quality clothing line. They set up residence in Woodsboro, Texas and have been going above and beyond helping the hurricane hit town. Everything from free pet care assistance, rebuilding homes, coordinating with other organizations, to supporting the local youth at football games.
Another group, Veterans at Sea, have formed a disaster response team, covering everything from physical labor skills to mental health. Good guys with a big heart, restoring the mind and soul.
The Mission Continues aides Veterans in finding a purpose by helping others. They are all over the United States serving communities in various capacities, making the word united a reality. The passion they feel about what they do is inspiring and their goal is to encourage future generations.
If you have not found your life motto or purpose, our fellow service men have plowed the way, enabling you to experience the joy of being a part of something bigger than any hurricane. Help yourself by helping others. It's your choice.
https://missioncontinues.org/http://www.veteransatsea.org/
https://www.gruntstyle.com/pages/about-us
Submitted by: Donna Griffis - GISD Library Director
