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The Warrior Connection (TWC) provides residential retreats and services to Veterans and their families to heal the invisible injuries incurred while in uniform. All TWC programs and services are open to Veterans of all eras. Thanks to our donors, sponsors, and volunteers, retreats are offered at no cost and TWC will arrange travel from all 50 states. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership All the cliche sayings apply, teamwork, leadership, never quit, never easier... The success of the Vet owned businesses (as a category) tells the tale.

Veterans Miracle Center Erie - "All gave some - some gave all." To you, a Veteran of the United States Military, these are not mere words but a reality. To give yourself to defend and protect our nation cost you something - some paid the ultimate price, while others are left with broken bodies, a broken mind, or a broken heart. The toll that war takes on a man echoes far beyond the battlefield. We recognize the price you've paid then and now, and we sincerely thank you. We thank you for what you've done for us, and now we'd like to give back to you. Our service to you pales in comparison to the sacrifice you've made for the freedom we carry today, but it is our mission to see that Veterans and their families are recognized, cared for, and thriving. Veterans Miracle Center is a 501 (c) 3 that provides basic life necessities such as NEW clothing, hygiene products, and housewares to Homeless, at risk or low income Veterans in Erie, Crawford, Warren and Venango counties, AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. To qualify for VMCE services, Veterans must provide proof of Veteran status and have a demonstrated need (low income, homeless, or at-risk). Veterans can “self-refer” via the VMCE website, or can be referred from other Veterans organizations and programs such as the Erie VAMC, Erie VAMC Homeless Care Team, Liberty House and Chautauqua Opportunities.

V.E.T.S. is a non-profit community organization providing a comprehensive holistic approach to helping our veterans have successful re-integration into their civilian communities. We offer a safe and healing environment in support of all veterans, with emphasis placed on female veterans, their special needs and challenges. Our mission is to help veterans succeed in 5 major life components… foster energy healing and balance, home stability, financial literacy, gainful employment and education. It is imperative to implement a permanent, life-changing solution for veterans and their families, not only for the sake of ensuring that our veterans can move forward successfully in their lives, but also to promote a positive economy and strong community and global presence. Our organization, Veterans Empowered to Success (V.E.T.S.) is the answer. What makes our program truly unique is that we utilize integrative, energetic techniques oriented towards healing and transforming the mind. Once the mind is reprocessed, we can help our veterans become empowered in other areas of their lives with the ultimate goal of them being successful and making productive contributions in their local communities. Comments on the Military and Business Ownership The United States Navy provided a foundation for how I live my everyday life. I serve with purpose, pride and professionalism in my mission to support Veteran's successful re-integration into their civilian communities. The discipline that was ingrained in me during those formative years continues to be the interwoven fabric that allows me to focus on the smallest of details to the overall vision of Veterans Empowered to Success (V.E.T.S.) nonprofit.