Our Story
This Is Our Story & Why We Do This NEW! March, 2014 update (see below) In January of 2003, my 19 year old Army Reserve son, announced to me that he volunteered for duty in Iraq and would be leaving … Continued
Donate
Donating To This Foundation VFU is a All-volunteer organization. Financial resources are needed and used to support our initiatives in assisting Veterans and their Families to become empowered in the healing process. Currently, we have 4 opportunities for donations: 1) … Continued
Contact
We appreciate all your comments, questions, stories, and suggestions. You may contact us below or by clicking a specified link in the left menu. Your inquiries to us will not be disclosed by us unless you request or specify it. VFU … Continued
Posting a “Go Fund Me” account for Veterans and Families on VFU Facebook
VFU is offering an opportunity for veterans/families who are in need of assistance, to post their need on our Facebook page. To do this, follow these instructions: Go to www.gofundme.com Create an account for your need. Send the “Go Fund … Continued
New Jersey
Azimuth Check Foundation – http://azimuthcheckfoundation.org/ Azimuth Check Foundation of New England (ACFNE) helps active duty military, veterans, and first responders with disabilities by providing challenging year-round athletic activities. They directly sponsor and lend support to a number of events throughout … Continued
Art Therapy
Art Therapy – Visual, Performing, Written Art Therapy is a powerful method of expression. It is one way that many veterans and families are finding that may offer great benefit in dealing with challenges and many times, has the possibility … Continued
Transportation
Air Compassion for Veterans – www.aircompassionforveterans.org Wounded warriors and their families are provided FREE medically related flights. Allegiant Air – https://www.allegiantair.com/military-discount Allegiant proudly supports our U.S. active duty military, military veterans, members of the National Guard, military reserve and their dependents by … Continued
Physical Symptoms
(Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Headaches Stomach problems Changes in breathing patterns (i.e. shortness of breath) Lack of energy OR Sometimes being very active and over-energetic Sleep problems Feeling of emotional pain that you have never … Continued
Psychological Symptoms
(Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Mood swings Memory problems Addiction/Self Medication Loss of personal hygiene/housekeeping Risk taking behavior Isolation Depression (thinking “what’s the point”) Paranoid thoughts PTSD symptoms usually do not begin to surface until 3-6 … Continued
Sleep Problems
(Excerpt from The Endless Journey Home by Specialist Joe Collins) Insomnia (not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep) Having nightmares Waking up covered in sweat Kicking during sleep Constantly waking up and falling back asleep, possibly due to bad … Continued