“Together We Rise”: United for Veterans’ Mental Health Grant Supports Battle Borne
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley proudly presented a $20,000 check to Battle Borne as a part of the United for Veterans’ Mental Health Grant initiative. This grant supports programs and organizations dedicated to improving mental health resources for veterans. This funding will assist Battle Borne in expanding its reach into Carbon County and its rural areas to build out key initiatives including promoting mental health and resilience and ensuring that veterans, first responders and their families in these underserved communities receive the support they need to reintegrate successfully into civilian life.
“Together we rise’ is not just a catchy motto, it’s what we believe,” shared Chris Yarnell, Battle Borne President & Founder. “Our team would like to personally thank United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley for visiting our Veterans Resource Center and for affording us this amazing opportunity. It is truly an honor for us to be one of the five veteran non-profits awarded a grant to extend our mental health services to a new area. We are excited about the partnerships we have already developed in Carbon County and are looking forward to serving the veteran community.”
Battle Borne held their monthly Military Share Food Distribution Program at their Veterans Resource Center last month in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank. Nearly 70 families were given 10lbs of produce in addition to dairy and meat. Volunteers show up every month to donate their time to support those in need.
“I served in the Army from December 1985 to 1996, and now I work for Amazon, where we have a Warriors affinity group for those who have served. Through them, I learned about Battle Borne and have been volunteering for about eight months. I like helping fellow Veterans in need. With the economic challenges of the last couple of years, many Vets are in a tough spot, and that’s why I want to help my Brothers and Sisters in arms,” shared Vet and Battle Borne Volunteer, Samantha Reith.
We are excited to see the positive impact this grant will have on veterans, first responders and their families. United Way is proud to support such a dedicated organization, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and watching the growth of Battle Borne as they expand their services to even more veterans in need.