U.S. troops stationed all over the world befriend local animals as a way to help cope with the emotional hardships they endure every day while deployed far away from home. But our service members put themselves at risk by caring for local animals because feeding and befriending them is against Military General Order 1-A.

Here’s how you can help:

Sign the petition to urge the Department of Defense to let our troops befriend local animals. https://www.spcai.org/other-ways-help/obp-petition/

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A $25,000 award awaits small veteran-focused organizations that are looking to grow and expand their positive work. It’s quick and easy to vote. Click the link.

http://go.streetshares.com/streetshares-foundation-veteran-small-business-award-vote-form?hsCtaTracking=28149668-f73e-48e0-8a38-e272a68fdf33%7C3771eea6-6928-4d47-a820-6a56b0800202

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that is prevalent among combat Veterans. Music therapy is one alternative self-management technique that shows positive results.

How can you help?

1. Donate a musical instrument to an organization that provides musical therapy to veterans. Instruments 4 Success is one such organization. https://m.facebook.com/Instruments4Success/

2. Make a donation, big or small, to an organization that promotes music therapy. Instruments 4 Success and Challenge America Music Therapy (https://www.challengeamerica.com/music-therapy) are two to consider.

3. Google ‘Music Therapy for Veterans’ in your area to see if local organizations exist where you can volunteer.

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