“Why Soldiers Eat Bullets,” or for us civilians, why in the world would a service member choose to commit suicide? The newly reported veteran suicide rate has climbed to an astonishing 22 veteran suicides a day. Here’s a clue:  it has nothing to do with finding a job or crafting a one-page “declassified” resume. I am no expert, and I am often wrong, but I am an … Read More →

Tuesday, December 4th is Colorado Gives Day. Join Project Sanctuary in its mission of reconnecting military families by taking part in Colorado Gives Day on December 4th. Visit www.GivingFirst.org/ProjectSanctuary today to pre-schedule your donation, or visit the site any time after midnight tonight to do it in real time. And it isn’t necessary to be in Colorado to participate! Donate from anywhere, and feel free to pass … Read More →

Project Sanctuary provides therapeutic retreats, enabling military families to reconnect and reintegrate into their communities through education, innovative services and supportive follow through. Of our 27 retreats and 212 families, 90% are still married; we happily report NO SUICIDES, and all servicemen and women that want to have a job are working.  Our program works. Our military families are key in providing feedback and direction.  This is their program. It is … Read More →

Project Sanctuary was chosen as a top 5 finalist in the Joining Forces Community Challenge. What an honor to meet the First Lady, Dr. Biden, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff and his wife Mrs. Dempsey! It was a week of business meetings, round table discussions and networking. HUGE thank you’s to the Rubins for being gracious hosts, and to our two families for joining us. Ashley, Tim … Read More →