In mid-2011, WIB-P decided to choose a local charity to support. Many fantastic organizations were discussed and we are proud to have chosen Project Sanctuary to align our efforts.
To date total donations are: $200
Where Military Families Reconnect
Project Sanctuary is a Colorado 501(c)3 and believes that the whole families serves, and the best way to “support the troops” is by supporting the family!
2.1 million brave men and women have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. 1 in 50 returns home with physical disabilities, 1 in 5 returns home with invisible injures of war such as, TBI, PTSD, alcoholism, anxiety and depression. Child abuse and neglect triples when a parent is deployed. There is one suicide every 36 hours. These families need and deserve our support!
- A Sanctuary for Military Families, Inc. Sept. 2007
- 501(3) C status granted March 2008, #26-1410596
- To date we have hosted 18 therapeutic retreats and are providing support and services for 125 military families.
- Of these families: 62 on active duty, 38 Veterans
- 80% are “wounded warriors” with PTSD and /or TBI documented and undocumented, physical wounds, amputations.
- Retreats are conducted at YMCA of the Rockies, Granby Colorado, 5 nights
- Retreats are all expense paid for our Military families.
- Families are followed for 2 years through surveys conducted every 3 months.
- We collect outcome based, statistical data.
- Statistics for our 125 families: 121 families remain intact,
- Two families separated and in counseling and two divorced.
- One arrest. NO SUICIDES.
- Project Sanctuary has 2.5 employees and over 180 volunteers.
- Our Waitlist is over 750 families.
We honor the sacrifices Military Families make by giving families a SAFE place to rest, recover and relax from the stress of military life. We provide free therapeutic, recreational retreats in Colorado for families who are in need. We accomplish physical and mental healing through a proven therapeutic model of Diversion Therapy. Diversion and Recreational therapy is very effective, the benefits to these deserving families is immense.
Project Sanctuary offers a variety of workshops and recreational opportunities for service personnel to reacquaint themselves with their loved ones, building new and lasting connections, additional supports and skills.
WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, IN THE COUNTRY.
- Healthy Marriage Project – An interactive workshop designed to help you find new ways to have fun together as a couple!
- Licensed Counselor – Licensed Therapist specializing in recreational therapy on duty to facilitate the retreat experience
- Youth Programs – Assisting kids with structured activities while the parents attend workshops and Hero’s Night Out.
- Financial Peace – Providing real financial tips and tools. We don’t just hand out money, we teach skills.
For more information on Project Sanctuary and how you can help contact:
General Contact Information:
E-mail: info@projectsanctuary.us
http://projectsanctuary.us/