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Minutes: 18 April 2026

Minutes: 18 April 2026

April 18Location: Community Foundation of Elkhart CountyTime Called to Order: 10:35 a.m. Attendance:Caleb, Casey, and Jeff were absent. Cami attended by phone while traveling. Board Business The board reviewed and approved the previous meeting minutes. Jennifer...
Beyond Survival – Learning

Beyond Survival – Learning

Learning Importance to Veterans I didn’t set out to create a blog series on this topic. But after re-reading my last article, I realized something — this conversation is needed. The number of people who read it (or at least clicked on it) was higher than I expected....
Anxiety of Everyday Life

Anxiety of Everyday Life

Understanding Anxiety in the Life of Veterans Anxiety in the scheme and life of things comes in many different forms and changes within the confines and communities of military Veterans. Soldiering is not a minimal commitment- there are soldiers that deserve and earn...
Battles: Battle of the Bands

Battles: Battle of the Bands

Get ready for a day packed with music, flavor, and fierce competition at FreedomSystem.org’s Battle of the Bands and Battle of the Meats! This unique fundraiser brings together talented local bands of all genres and grill masters from around the region for an...
REMEMBER: Honoring the Legacy of Veterans – Past and Future

REMEMBER: Honoring the Legacy of Veterans – Past and Future

An Evening of Gratitude, Purpose, and Powerful Voices Join us for “Remember,” our signature annual supper hosted by FreedomSystem.org, where we bring together Veterans, their families, and community members to raise awareness and funding for local Veteran support...