Homeward Bound Adirondacks
Saranac Lake, NY
Homeward Bound Adirondacks, based in Saranac Lake, NY, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans in Northern New York. With a mission to help veterans reclaim their lives and find hope beyond trauma, the organization offers services such as nature retreats, peer mentoring, crisis outreach, and suicide prevention. Staffed by many veterans, the organization emphasizes community and shared experiences. Their three-day nature retreats in the Adirondack Park provide a holistic escape, offering activities like hiking, kayaking, and forest bathing, along with fireside chats to foster reflection, connection, and healing. Homeward Bound Adirondacks strives to create a supportive environment where veterans can find peace, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
"The generous grant from the Broughton Foundation has been instrumental in expanding our programs at Homeward Bound Adirondacks, allowing us to provide critical support services for veterans. With their help, we have enhanced our wilderness retreats, bolstered our crisis outreach efforts, and strengthened our peer-to-peer support initiatives. These services are vital to empowering veterans to heal from trauma and rebuild their lives in a community that understands their unique challenges. We are deeply grateful for the Broughton Foundation’s commitment to our mission and to the well-being of the veterans we serve."
- Valerie Ainsworth, Executive Director
“Being a part of Homeward Bound Adirondacks has given me a community of brothers and sisters who understand me. I no longer feel alone.” – Homeward Bound Program Participant
Gift Amount: $5,000
Allocation: Homeward Bound Adirondacks, rooted in the heart of Saranac Lake, NY, stands as a beacon of comprehensive assistance for the veteran community across Northern New York. As a nonprofit entity, we are proudly staffed predominantly by veterans whose shared experiences forge a deep connection with those we serve. Our approach is crafted around the peer-to-peer model, ensuring that our services resonate personally and effectively with our fellow veterans.
For more information on Homeward Bound Adirondacks, visit their website at https://homewardboundadirondacks.org
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