Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
LEESBURG, VA (Feb. 3, 2015) – The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (Coalition), a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded veterans of the global War on Terror, today announced the awarding of a $5,000 grant to the Patton Veterans Project, Inc. The grant will help fund a therapeutic filmmaking workshop... Read More
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
LEESBURG, VA (Jan. 26, 2015) – The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (Coalition), a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded veterans of the global War on Terror, today announced the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Our Military Kids. The grant will enable more than 10 children of wounded veterans... Read More
Coalition Hires New Manager of Community Relations
LEESBURG, VA (Dec. 11, 2014) – The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (Coalition), a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded veterans of the War on Terror, announced today that Brandon Boyd has been hired as its new Manager of Community Relations. He replaces Jil Hinds, who relocated to Atlanta this... Read More
WALKER: The desperate fight against fanaticism
We expect our soldiers to be brave but assume they hope and pray to survive so they can return home to their loved ones. We are at a loss to understand the mentality of men who are actually eager to sacrifice their lives on the battlefield. Read here
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Announces “Road to Recovery Week” at Kick-Off Reception Oct. 4, 2014
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer recognizes Coalition’s Road to Recovery Conference to help wounded military veterans and their families reintegrate into civilian life. Read here
Coalition Awards $7500 Grant to Help Build a Home for a Severely Wounded Veteran
Leesburg, Va. The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes has awarded a $7500 grant to the EOD Warrior Foundation for the Home for a Hero Community Campaign to build a home for Aaron Causey, a combat-wounded, 12-year military veteran and Bronze Star recipient, his wife Kathleen “Kat” and their 8-month old baby girl. The Coalition presented... Read More
Hon. Fred Foreman Retained as Special Counsel
LEESBURG, VA (September 10, 2014) – The Board of Directors of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (Coalition) announced today the appointment of the Hon. Fred Foreman as its new Special Counsel. Foreman is currently Senior Counsel at Freeborn & Peters LLP, a Chicago-based law firm. Foreman, who retired as Chief Judge of the 19th... Read More
Bennigan’s to Host “Happy Hour with a Hero”
Wounded warrior Matthew Pennington to appear Sept. 4 in conjunction with ‘Wall of Heroes’ campaign TYSONS CORNER, VA (Sept. 2, 2014) – As part of its summer-long campaign to honor America’s finest, Bennigan’s is hosting a special “Happy Hour with a Hero” at its Tysons Corner location on Thursday, Sept. 4. The guest of honor... Read More
Help troops get mental health treatment: Your Say
The Coalition to Support America’s Heroes president and CEO David Walker was featured in USA Today’s article on PTSD and veterans’ mental health issues. Read here
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference
October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans LEESBURG, VA (June 16, 2014) – For the first time in its 10-year history, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (Coalition) will hold its signature event on the West Coast. The leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded... Read More