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The Independence Fund Launches "Thank A Teacher" Campaign For Schools Educating Families of Catastrophically-Wounded Veterans

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families. The "Thank a Teacher" campaign aims to support schools with a higher proportion of military and Veteran children by distributing a children's book designed to foster understanding among classrooms about the experiences of fellow students living with parents who are also wounded and amputated Veterans.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families.
  • The Independence Fund will also select five teachers for a live read-aloud in their classroom of Hero at Home .
  • The Louders, of Vernal, Utah, are one such military family assisted by The Independence Fund.
  • The Thank A Teacher campaign will kick off with teachers at schools near military bases submitting their classroom wishlists on Amazon.

Army Veteran Receives All-Terrain Trackchair at New York Yankees Game

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the New York Yankees baseball team, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran Byron "Pete" Sutherland with an all-terrain trackchair during the Yankees' August 1 match up against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the New York Yankees baseball team, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran Byron "Pete" Sutherland with an all-terrain trackchair during the Yankees' August 1 match up against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • To date, The Independence Fund has provided nearly 2,700 chairs to wounded, injured, and ill Veterans.
  • "We count it a privilege to partner with organizations as respected and recognized as the Yankees.
  • "It is remarkable to see a deserving Veteran like Pete Sutherland receive the gift of physical independence with the assistance of our all-terrain trackchairs."

The Independence Fund Empowers Woodland, California Resident and Veteran Alejandro Jauregui to Overcome Mobility Challenges

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's veterans, today announced that Woodland, California resident Alejandro Jauregui, a U.S. Army veteran wounded in action, has received a specially-design TrackChair to help him overcome mobility challenges. The Independence Fund's TrackChair programs provides all-terrain, electronically powered chairs to Veterans with mobility challenges.

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  • U.S. Army Veteran Wounded in Action, Jauregui Receives Specially Designed TrackChair
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's veterans, today announced that Woodland, California resident Alejandro Jauregui, a U.S. Army veteran wounded in action, has received a specially-design TrackChair to help him overcome mobility challenges.
  • The Independence Fund's TrackChair programs provides all-terrain, electronically powered chairs to Veterans with mobility challenges.
  • "We want Alejandro and all Veterans to explore and navigate the world, regain their independence, and experience life to the fullest."
  • The Independence Fund has dedicated July to sharing the stories of independence and empowerment for the Veteran community.

The Independence Fund Launches Independence and Empowerment Campaign for Veterans and Their Families This July

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's veterans, today announced the launch of its new Independence and Empowerment Campaign this July. The campaign will focus on sharing stories of independence and empowerment for the Veteran community, highlighting The Independence Fund's revolutionary Track Chair program.

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  • The campaign will focus on sharing stories of independence and empowerment for the Veteran community, highlighting The Independence Fund's revolutionary Track Chair program.
  • "Our Track Chair program , where we provide all-terrain, electronically-powered chairs to Veterans with mobility challenges, has become a signature initiative for The Independence Fund and represents everything we stand for," said Sarah Verardo, CEO of The Independence Fund.
  • During July's campaign, The Independence Fund will actively promote the Track Chair program to raise awareness about this life-changing initiative.
  • By contributing to the Independence and Empowerment Campaign for July, individuals can help this transformative program provide Track Chairs to deserving Veterans and enable them to regain their independence.

The Independence Fund's Veterans Justice Initiative Trains Nearly 2,000 NC Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Service Organization, The Independence Fund, has reached a milestone metric, training more than 2,000 North Carolina law enforcement officers and first responders in Veteran-centric Crisis Response Training as part of its Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI) program, which was launched in partnership with the state of North Carolina in 2021.

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  • VJI addresses the unique and severe mental health needs faced by Veterans, especially post-9/11 combat Veterans.
  • Since its first quarter 2022 launch, VJI has trained 1,883 officers and first responders across all 100 counties in North Carolina.
  • "The Independence Fund, through the Veterans Justice Initiative program, is assisting law enforcement agencies, first responders, and front-line workers to understand the nuances and true scope of Veterans' mental health once they return home from service," says The Independence Fund's CEO Sarah Verardo.
  • VJI has developed robust, alternative ways to approach Veterans in crisis from initial contact with 911 operators, first responders, and law enforcement."

The Independence Fund endorses free care to Veterans experiencing an emergency suicidal crisis

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund strongly endorses the new policy, announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs today, that provides free care to Veterans experiencing an emergency suicidal crisis.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund strongly endorses the new policy, announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs today, that provides free care to Veterans experiencing an emergency suicidal crisis.
  • This policy expands Veterans' eligibility for care, including inpatient treatment, at any VA facility or non-VA hospital, regardless of whether they are enrolled with the VA.
  • The change, required by the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care and Treatment, or COMPACT ACT of 2020, applies to nearly nine million former Veterans who previously did not receive VA health care or services.
  • "The VA's directive on emergency care for Veterans in crisis is such an important step in improving mental health access for our nation's heroes," said Sarah Verardo, CEO of The Independence Fund.

The Independence Fund Endorse the VA Caregiver Continuity Act

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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"Caregivers everywhere are relieved to hear that the VA Caregiver Continuity Act has been introduced," said Sarah Verardo, CEO of the Independence Fund.

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  • "Caregivers everywhere are relieved to hear that the VA Caregiver Continuity Act has been introduced," said Sarah Verardo, CEO of the Independence Fund.
  • "I and others are so thankful that Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced this act.
  • If adopted, the VA Caregiver Continuity Act will require the VA to permanently extend existing benefits for Veterans who were enrolled in the Caregiver Program before September 2020 and who meet the VA's Priority One Group criteria.
  • The Independence Fund submitted a Petition for Rulemaking in early 2022 alongside 21 fellow Veteran Serving Organizations.

The Independence Fund Provides 200 Veterans with Care Packages at Local VA Clinic

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Volunteers provided boxes of food including hams and fresh produce, as well as toys for the children of Veterans to event attendees.

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  • Volunteers provided boxes of food including hams and fresh produce, as well as toys for the children of Veterans to event attendees.
  • The Independence@Home program was launched by The Independence Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to directly support catastrophically disabled Veterans, Caregivers, and families.
  • Alongside dedicated volunteers and supporters, The Independence Fund maximizes its impact in the Charlotte area with the Feeding Independence Third Thursday series.
  • The Independence Fund believes in fairness and equality for all Veterans and families irrespective of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, and will continue to uphold these American values.

The Independence Fund Celebrates Opening of New Headquarters

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years, The Independence Fund has dedicated itself to restoring the independence of our nation's Veterans, their Caregivers, families, and those Allies who served in combat alongside American servicemembers. By providing innovative programs, resources, and services, The Independence Fund remains a leader in the Veteran community. Now, as part of its milestone anniversary, The Independence Fund has moved to a new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

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  • By providing innovative programs, resources, and services, The Independence Fund remains a leader in the Veteran community.
  • Now, as part of its milestone anniversary, The Independence Fund has moved to a new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
  • "I am so proud of the work happening through The Independence Fund, but we know that the need is still high," says Verardo.
  • The Independence Fund believes in fairness and equality for all veterans and families irrespective of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, and will continue to uphold these American values.

Army Veteran Receives All-Terrain Trackchair at Salt and Light Conference

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran SGT Robert Clegg with an all-terrain trackchair at North Carolina's largest faith-based conference during its 5th annual event.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran SGT Robert Clegg with an all-terrain trackchair at North Carolina's largest faith-based conference during its 5th annual event.
  • To date, The Independence Fund has provided nearly 2,600 chairs to wounded, injured, and ill Veterans.
  • "We count it a privilege to partner with leaders like Jason Williams and the NC Faith & Freedom Coalition.
  • "Each year NC Faith & Freedom seeks to recognize our Veterans in a special way at our state Salt & Light Conference.