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🇺🇸 HBA Apparel Store! 🇺🇸

February 17, 2025

We’ve partnered with OTFS (Plattsburgh NY Custom Apparel) to bring exclusive discounts to our veteran community!

Get Free Shipping on your order with code: VETSFREESHIP

Enjoy 10% Off your purchase with code: VetsHelpingVets10

Both codes can be used together!

Browse the collection here

https://otfsapparel.com/collections/homeward-bound

Thank you for your service, and enjoy these well-deserved savings!

Kick-Start Your Fitness Journey!

January 26, 2025

Veterans, are you ready to kick-start your fitness journey? Join Homeward Bound Adirondacks and North Country CrossFit for a FREE 16-week CrossFit Bootcamp tailored just for you!

💪 What’s Included?
✅ Weekly CrossFit Training
✅ Professionally Led Classes
✅ Exercise with Fellow Veterans
✅ Develop Positive Habits
✅ Learn New Skills
✅ Become Part of the CrossFit Community

📅 When: Starting Mid-February
📍 Where: North Country CrossFit
🎯 Why: Enhance your mental and physical health, and build a stronger sense of community!

📝 How to Join:
Call or email Cody McCasland:
📞 (518) 217-5385
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to improve your fitness, connect with peers, and develop lifelong habits! Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more.

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GET FIT WITH HOMEWARD BOUND ADIRONDACKS!

January 20, 2025

START YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY IN 2025
Are you a veteran ready to prioritize your health and well-being? Homeward Bound Adirondacks is sponsoring seven veterans to join this exciting fitness event at Fitness Revolution in Lake Placid, NY.

📍 Location:
1991 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
🌐 www.placidhealth.com

🗓️ Workout Days:
Meet Peer Specialist James Howard for a workout session and peer support on the 1st and 15th of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

🤝 What You’ll Get:

Expert guidance to improve your fitness
Peer-to-peer support from fellow veterans
A chance to reclaim your health in a supportive environment

📞 Secure Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited to 7 veterans, so don’t wait!
Contact James Howard at 838-218-9039 to reserve your place and discuss details.

Let’s make 2025 the year you get fit and thrive!

Data Snapshot: Veteran Suicide in New York State (2022 Update)

A recent report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs highlighted that New York State, home to over 580,000 military veterans, maintains one of the lowest veteran suicide rates in the nation. While this is an achievement worth celebrating, the battle is far from over. The same data also reveals that the suicide rate among veterans in our state has not improved over the past decade.

At Homeward Bound Adirondacks, we recognize the complexity of challenges our veterans face. That’s why we are committed to continuing our efforts in suicide prevention and mental health support through our various programs. From peer mentoring and crisis outreach to our therapeutic nature retreats, we strive to provide a haven of hope and healing. We are here because we believe in a future where every veteran feels supported and valued. Let’s keep pushing forward, together.

Read more about the NY Health Foundation’s findings here:

https://nyhealthfoundation.org/…/data-snapshot-veteran…/

Stop overdoses in Essex County

January 7, 2025

From Dec 7th, 2024, to Jan. 7th, 2025 – Essex County Health Department has seen three non-fatal overdoses and one fatal. “This is not how we wanted to kick of the new year.” Please help spread the word.

Addiction can happen to anyone, any family, at any time. The New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.

Click here for more information on this law and how to spot an overdose

Click here to request your FREE Narcan kit from Essex County Health Department.

Big Thanks to ASAS!

January 4, 2025

Americans Supporting Armed Services (ASAS) wrapped up their year by giving back in a big way! Sharon Whitney presented a $500 check to Valerie Ainsworth, Executive Director of Homeward Bound Adirondacks.

This generous donation comes from funds raised at the American Heroes Festival in Malone, NY earlier this year.

It’s one of three contributions from the festival aimed at supporting our veteran communities.

We are deeply grateful for ASAS and everyone who made this possible. Together, we’re making a difference for those who have served.