we work to provide support to U.S. Soldiers stationed worldwide through the generous assistance of volunteers from the Saratoga, Albany, Queensbury, and Clifton Park, NY areas. Our offices are located at 4281 Route 50, Saratoga Springs where we are available to anyone interested in volunteering Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We also hold meetings that are open to the public the first Monday of every month beginning at 6:30 pm so be sure to stop by during our weekly office hours or monthly meetings for more information on our organization and how you can get involved with our efforts.
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to devote and apply its property and the income to be derived therefrom exclusively to raise the awareness about the lives of those who fought for the united states of America in foreign wars, to aid in the healing process of those whose lives have been affected by those wars, and to support charitable and educational activities and organizations which support individuals affected by those wars as shall be determined by the board of directors.
The organization provides housing, transportation and assistance to veterans. In addition, the organization moves veterans through various housing levels based on achievement. Sixty percent of the participants are integrated back into mainstream society.
TRR's Warrior Camp® Program is FREE for active military and veterans of all eras. It's Mission is to heal trauma, prevent suicide, enhance resilience and support force preservation. Founded in 2004, Trauma and Resiliency Resources, Inc. (TRR) is dedicated to assisting traumatized individuals to connect with trauma-related resources, including therapists with advanced training in this area. Its mission is to provide: multi-faceted trauma intervention and on-going support services to individuals who have experienced severe stress or trauma as a result of line of duty responsibilities, including, but not limited to: uniformed and non-uniformed workers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks, military service personnel returning from duty, uniformed workers responding to emergencies in the routine execution of their job responsibilities, and the families of all of the above; outreach, information and resources to impacted individuals and their families; information and guidance to clinicians working with these individuals; referrals to follow-up services when necessary. TRR is dedicated to assisting traumatized individuals to connect with trauma-related resources, including therapists with advanced training in this area.
Mission: To Foster, Encourage and Promote Veteran Artists
Since 2009, VAP has worked with national veteran and arts organizations to produce six music/theatrical live events, filmed three documentaries, one feature film, curated gallery exhibits, provided videography/photography services, and helped organize more than 30 community improvement projects, including painting two murals in Baltimore. VAP has conducted projects in New York City, San Francisco, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Chicago, Orlando and San Diego. Projects include the Arts, Military + Healing Initiative in D.C., the opening of Bloomberg’sWorkforce1 Veteran Career Center in New York, the first-ever all veteran artist exhibit at the Pentagon and the Arts and Service Celebration in New York City. VAP’s work has been seen on CNN, Fox News, ABC, BBC, MSNBC and covered by NPR, Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
Veteran artist program (vap takes artist, who are also veterans, and partners them with existing professional artist to highlight veter-related issues and propel talented veterans into the mainstream creative arts community
