Gratitude

Gratitude

Saying “thank you for your service” might not resonate with every military member or veteran. Showing gratitude is always appreciated, though. These men and women have spent months away from families, and sometimes those months represent years of missed birthdays,...
Listening

Listening

For many veterans, talking about their problems is hard. Asking for help is harder. Finding answers can seem impossible. And that means that their families, friends, and coworkers need to develop the right kind of listening skills to really hear what their loved ones...
Next Chapter Hits Major Milestone

Next Chapter Hits Major Milestone

In the two years since its inception, Next Chapter has helped more than 1,000 people access support and resources — saving lives of Veterans and their families. 1,000 is more than a statistic. The 1,000 is comprised of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters,...
Next Chapter meets program goals & expands into Pueblo

Next Chapter meets program goals & expands into Pueblo

In its first 18 months, Next Chapter served nearly 700 people – veterans, military members, and their families, reaching its three-year goal halfway through the grant cycle. The goal was set by the Colorado General Assembly when funding Next Chapter, and the...
KCFR at 6:56 PM MST

KCFR at 6:53 PM MST

In 2029, the Southern Colorado county saw on average, one former service member take their own life, get this, every week. That shocking statistics sparked immediate action. In 2022, a one stop shop of sorts, was set up to help veterans navigate everything for mental...