helping veterans

Gary Sinise Foundation builds custom home for vet who lost his legs in combat

Many people know and love actor Gary Sinise, who has appeared on our screens for decades in many memorable roles. He’s best known for playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, and also co-starred in Apollo 13, The Green Mile and CSI: NY. ...

Veteran dies with no family, so the public is invited to his funeral — let’s give him the sendoff he deserves

Edward K. Pearson, an 80-year-old veteran from Naples, Florida, died on August 31. Sadly, he died with no immediate family. His arrangements were handled by Legacy Options Funeral and Cremations Services, and an interment was ...

A Texas city came together to help their homeless veterans—and successfully housed every one of them

In October 2019, the city of Abilene, Texas announced an ambitious 100-day plan to house their homeless veterans, collaborating with local agencies like the West Texas VA Health Care System and the West Texas Homeless Network. ...