MISSIONS
ACCOMPLISHED
Another year comes to a close, and what a year it’s been.
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza are still raging, Iraq is on the mend, and the people of Syria are approaching an exciting new era, while reeling under the weight of what the war has left behind: mass graves and crumbling infrastructure.
As American veterans, our hearts and minds continue to be with those fighting for their freedoms around the world and the, sometimes devastating, impact this has on their lives.
We can’t even begin to thank our donor community of veterans and their families in the United States, Iraqi American church communities and non-profits, as well as the generosity of Iraqi families and doctors who have offered small cash donations, shelter, and pro-bono medical assistance.
Thanks to them, we’ve raised over $50,000 dollars in cash alone, not to mention free services. With that money, we have mended hearts, healed broken limbs, restored smiles, removed tumors, and recovered eyesight for 10 children and one mother — all of whom have had their lives either saved or significantly improved.
You can say we’re a different kind of Santa. Once again, we share our eternal gratitude with our supporting donors. Wishing you all a wonderful, healthy, and peaceful year ahead.
CHILD MISSIONS
When a veteran saves a child, the child saves a veteran.
American veterans served in an endless war that resulted in over 150,000 civilian casualties, including women and children. Clinical research examining combat veterans mental health and resilience, identifies these morally injurious experiences (MIE) as the greatest predictor of suicide among veterans.
The data further indicates that volunteer service plays a vital role in renewing a sense of purpose among veterans. By volunteering to assist children wounded by war, veterans find closure with their traumatic memories of combat. The results of this strategy can be seen in the mission archives below:
