In 2020, we said goodbye to a beloved friend and Project Sanctuary’s longest-serving board member, Rand Case. To honor his incredible legacy of service and heart, we created the Rand Case Volunteer of the Year Award—an award that celebrates those who truly embody our mission, recognize the deep needs of our military families, and give […]
Leslie Smith-Lennox, Family Support Coordinator I was born and raised in a small town in South Carolina, where I developed a strong sense of community and a passion for loving others. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Columbia College and later completed my Master of Social Work at the University of South […]
Last week I had the honor of attending the Face the Fight Summit. It was great reconnecting with longtime friends and partners, and meeting many new leaders committed to supporting our veterans and their families. One thought kept coming back to me. If we truly want to move the needle on veteran suicide, we must […]
Another government shutdown can leave military families asking the impossible: Go to work and not get paid? The last shutdown in 2018 lasted 35 days, and families across the nation felt the strain. At Project Sanctuary, we know uncertainty is stressful. We’re here to help with resources, support, and guidance. What to ExpectGovernment shutdowns can […]
Old enough to vote and enlist—and still believes that Birthday Wishes come true. On September 27, 2007, something extraordinary was born. Not a person, not a product, but a promise: that military families—those who sacrifice so much—deserve a place to heal, grow stronger, and thrive together. This September, Project Sanctuary officially turns 18 years old. […]
A Note from Shawn Moore, LMSW, Director of Family Support When my husband attempted suicide in 2017, our family’s world was turned upside down. We quickly realized that recovery is not a solo journey; it is a family journey. After that attempt, he and I had difficult conversations about locking away firearms and creating a […]
In 2020, we said goodbye to a beloved friend and Project Sanctuary’s longest-serving board member, Rand Case. To honor his incredible legacy of service and heart, we created the Rand Case Volunteer of the Year Award—an award that celebrates those who truly embody our mission, recognize the deep needs of our military families, and give […]
Updated Resources: Six suicide prevention resources all Veterans need to know – VA News Psych Armour & VA SAVE Free Training Suicide Prevention for Military Connected Youth Resources from the REACH Military Spouses Program Face The Fight Warrior’s Heart For military personnel and veterans who are struggling with suicidal ideation, attempts, or substance abuse issues […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Services and Support for the Military and Veteran community 1. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2. National Center for PTSD 3. Military OneSource 4. Give an Hour 5. Wounded Warrior Project 6. The Soldiers Project 7. Headstrong Project 8. Real Warriors Campaign 9. Cohen Veterans Network 10. Vets4Warriors 11. Home Base Program 12. […]
Project Sanctuary’s greatest strength is our dedicated staff, who are the driving force behind our amazing therapeutic retreats and family support program. That’s why we are so pleased to continue our Staff Spotlight series, highlighting the incredible team members who are serving our military families day in and day out. In honor of May being […]
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