Wisconsin Warrior Summit

**Why practice matters:** In a crisis, people often freeze or worry about saying the wrong thing. R.A.C.E. training helps replace uncertainty with a straightforward response plan, so you can stay grounded and helpful. The next free series starts August 11.

To take this FREE su***de prevention training, register at https://racesu***deprevention.us/

**Safety line:** If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***dePrevention #988

Some wars follow people home.

They live in the memories that will not quiet down.
The guilt that is difficult to explain.
The questions of right and wrong that never received an answer.
The feeling of being disconnected from faith, family, purpose, or yourself.

Military service can leave emotional, moral, and spiritual wounds that are every bit as real as physical injuries.

And veterans are not the only ones affected. These wounds can reach the families and loved ones who stand beside them.

Healing Warrior Hearts provides free programs where veterans and their families can feel heard, rebuild connection, rediscover purpose, and begin healing together.

No one should have to fight the invisible aftermath of military service alone.

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗜𝗗 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Free for veterans and immediate family / $35 for civilians - under the grant from WDVA. This is the last in-person class in SE Wisconsin under the grant. August 8 at MKE Urban Stables Community Room.

If you haven't signed up yet, do it RIGHT NOW so you don't miss this opportunity! https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mhfa-registration

𝘽𝙊𝙉𝙐𝙎 - the day includes a tour of the stables. Meet the therapy horses!

This class offers 8.5 CEHs for licensing recertification.

Jennifer Pankowski and Patricia Clason are looking forward to spending the day with YOU!

ONE MISSION. MANY WAYS TO HELP. 💜

Every act of support makes a difference.

Healing Warrior Hearts exists because of a community of people who believe veterans and their families deserve opportunities to reconnect, strengthen well-being, and grow after service.

Whether you choose to give financially, become a member, volunteer your time, or simply share our mission with others, your support helps make our free retreats, workshops, and ongoing programs possible.

Here are a few ways you can get involved:

💜 Become a Member
Join a community committed to supporting veterans and their families throughout the year.

💜 Donate Online
A secure online gift helps provide free retreats, workshops, and year-round programs.

💜 Give by Check
Traditional gifts continue to make a meaningful impact and help us plan for the future.

💜 Honor or Memorial Gifts
Celebrate the life or service of someone special while supporting veterans on their journey after service.

💜 Share Our Mission
Sometimes the greatest gift is helping someone discover Healing Warrior Hearts when they need it most.

Every contribution—whether it's your time, your generosity, or your voice—helps create opportunities for connection, resilience, and hope.

Together, we're building a future where more veterans and military families have access to the support, community, and opportunities they deserve.

💜 Thank you for being part of our mission.

🔗 Learn more or get involved:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/donate

**9 days left to register for the next class!**

The August 11 R.A.C.E. training is a chance to learn a simple framework that can make a serious difference: Recognize, Ask, Care, Es**rt. Each step gives you a clearer way to respond when someone may be struggling.

To take this FREE su***de prevention training, register NOW at https://racesu***deprevention.us/

**Safety line:** If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***dePrevention #988

R.A.C.E. Su***de Prevention Get Informed! Get Involved! R.A.C.E. to Save a Life!

Air Force Day

Across generations, the United States Air Force has been shaped by extraordinary men and women who answered the call to serve.

They carried responsibility, faced uncertainty, built lifelong bonds, and gave a part of themselves to something greater.

When the uniform comes off, those experiences do not simply disappear. The pride, memories, relationships, and challenges can remain woven into a veteran’s life for years to come.

Healing Warrior Hearts proudly supports Air Force veterans and their families through free retreats and programs centered on connection, reflection, renewed purpose, and well-being.

To every Air Force veteran:

Your service is remembered.
Your experiences are respected.
Your journey matters.
And you will always have a place in this community.

There are moments when fear tells us to stay away from the very place where something meaningful may be waiting.

AJJNavyVet had heard the stories.

Other veterans spoke about Healing Warrior Hearts with deep gratitude. They described it as transformational. They encouraged attendance. They said the experience was worth it.

Still, anxiety was real.

The first time AJJNavyVet was scheduled to attend, fear took over. The thought of facing grief, deep emotions, and painful memories felt overwhelming.

So they backed out.

Later, they found the courage to try again.

What followed was not easy. It was intense. It was emotional. It required honesty and courage.

But throughout the experience, there was also love.

There was support.

There was a community that did not turn away.

In AJJNavyVet’s own words:

“I feel like I have come home to a community of friends who truly see and recognize me.”

AJJNavyVet

Client Served 06/23/2026

“I know several veterans who graduated from Healing Warrior Hearts and encouraged me to attend. All highly recommended it and told me how transformational it was in their healing process. The exact nature of the retreat was shrouded in secrecy but always assured to be well worth the effort. I had a lot of anxiety about attending and actually backed out of the first time I was scheduled to attend. I was afraid of the deep emotions and grief that would surface and didn't feel I could face those things. I am so happy to report that this has been an amazing experience. An intense and difficult journey, yet I have felt so much love and support throughout it. More than that, I feel like I have come home to a community of friends who truly see and recognize me. I have found support I do not feel afraid to call upon. I feel like I have also found a place where I can provide future support to others. I've never heard of anything like this program. I encourage all veterans to attend.”

That sense of belonging changed everything.

They found support they were no longer afraid to reach for.

They found people who understood.

They found a place where they could receive care today and one day offer that same care to someone else.

Healing can begin with one uncertain step.

You do not have to arrive without fear.

You do not have to have everything figured out.

You are invited to come as you are.

💜 Healing Warrior Hearts offers free retreats and programs for veterans and their families.

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**Su***de prevention is not about having the perfect words.**

It is about recognizing warning signs, asking directly, listening well, and helping someone reach support. The R.A.C.E. training breaks that process into steps anyone can learn.

To take this FREE su***de prevention training, ext class starting August 11, register at https://racesu***deprevention.us/

**Safety line:** If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***dePrevention #988

First Pitch of the Game for Healing Warrior Hearts special night with the Milwaukee Milkmen, August 15!

The night's ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Brian Brooks a Hooper employee and United States Marine Corps veteran who served from 2015 to 2021. During his service, he deployed to Romania, Israel, and Italy and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. After leaving the military, he joined Hooper through the Veterans in Piping program and is currently working toward becoming a Journeyman Plumber. Please join us in thanking Brian for his service and welcoming him to the field for the first pitch.

Get your tickets now... https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/baseball-fundraiser See you there!

Military service can shape the way you lead, care for others, and shoulder responsibility.

But strength is not always about pushing forward.

Sometimes, strength looks like pausing.

Taking a breath.

Making space for yourself.

Allowing someone to walk beside you.

Healing Warrior Hearts offers free retreats and programs for veterans and their families who want time to reflect, strengthen relationships, reconnect with purpose, and support their overall well-being.

You do not need to be in crisis.

You do not need a diagnosis.

You do not need to explain everything you have experienced.

If you want to explore the possibility of feeling more at ease with yourself, you are simply invited to come as you are.

Support does not mean something needs to be fixed.

It can be an opportunity to restore balance, deepen connection, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

💜 Free retreats and programs for veterans and their families.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org