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Pine Grove Programs
Pine Grove Program, Helping Veterans and First Responders Heal
#vetshelpingvets
#SuicideAwareness
In 1976 Bob Howe, Age 18, walked into a VFW Hall in Waterville, Maine and openly asked if anyone there wanted to go fishing.
In 2016 Joseph Murphy, Army National Guard veteran, took his own life. He was 23 years old.
During that 40 year span, Bob and Andrea Howe have been helping veterans and first responders experience the naturally therapeutic power of the wilderness.
Pine Grove Programs is working with Joe Murphy’s family to build a Suicide Awareness Cabin in Joe’s honor. They want to raise awareness and provide a welcoming place for service members, and their families, who are struggling with trauma, potentially saving a family from the devastation and pain of suicide. A portion of the costs have already been raised with local events and donations from Joseph’s friends, family, and the many supporters of Pine Grove Programs. We are asking for help to finish this cabin and make the dream a reality.
Any amount will go far. We see this as an opportunity for everyone in our community of veterans, service members, and supporters to fund this effort as a team. Much like the cabin, we can build this bit by bit!
$45,000 will go towards the remaining cost of the Suicide Awareness Cabin Project, estimated breakdown below:
Building Materials and Permits - $30,500
Interior furniture/fixtures/finishing - $10,000
Promotional Campaign, Fundraising and Production of Trailer - $4,500
The additional $25,000 of this campaign will allow us to create awareness to let Veterans and First Responders throughout the United States know about the services available to them through the Pine Grove Program.
Should we exceed our goal of $70,000, additional funds will be used to provide outdoor adventures at no cost to more veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families.
More about Pine Grove Programs:
Bob and his wife Andrea bought Pine Grove Lodge & Cabins back in 1998. Having some empty rooms and an open heart, they started giving away lodging and guide service to veterans and first responders to man-made and natural disasters.
As the program grew, they formed a separate entity called Pine Grove Programs which is a licensed 501(c)3. All the proceeds from fundraising efforts are used to help veterans and first responders. No salaries are paid to the Howe’s, board members, or any others involved parties.
The Howes and their many wonderful volunteers pour their hearts and souls into every detail. They create healing outdoor experiences through hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, gold panning, canoeing, and more for the men and women who sacrifice family, mental health, emotional well-being, and their lives for our country and communities.
All Pine Grove Programs’ services and activities are offered at no cost to attendees. Beautiful lodging, home cooked meals, and a custom experience in the Maine wilderness provide time for families to heal, bond, and create new memories.
Learn more or contact us for a trip at www.pinegroveprogram.com.
#vetshelpingvets
#SuicideAwareness
In 1976 Bob Howe, Age 18, walked into a VFW Hall in Waterville, Maine and openly asked if anyone there wanted to go fishing.
In 2016 Joseph Murphy, Army National Guard veteran, took his own life. He was 23 years old.
During that 40 year span, Bob and Andrea Howe have been helping veterans and first responders experience the naturally therapeutic power of the wilderness.
Pine Grove Programs is working with Joe Murphy’s family to build a Suicide Awareness Cabin in Joe’s honor. They want to raise awareness and provide a welcoming place for service members, and their families, who are struggling with trauma, potentially saving a family from the devastation and pain of suicide. A portion of the costs have already been raised with local events and donations from Joseph’s friends, family, and the many supporters of Pine Grove Programs. We are asking for help to finish this cabin and make the dream a reality.
Any amount will go far. We see this as an opportunity for everyone in our community of veterans, service members, and supporters to fund this effort as a team. Much like the cabin, we can build this bit by bit!
$45,000 will go towards the remaining cost of the Suicide Awareness Cabin Project, estimated breakdown below:
Building Materials and Permits - $30,500
Interior furniture/fixtures/finishing - $10,000
Promotional Campaign, Fundraising and Production of Trailer - $4,500
The additional $25,000 of this campaign will allow us to create awareness to let Veterans and First Responders throughout the United States know about the services available to them through the Pine Grove Program.
Should we exceed our goal of $70,000, additional funds will be used to provide outdoor adventures at no cost to more veterans, first responders, and Gold Star Families.
More about Pine Grove Programs:
Bob and his wife Andrea bought Pine Grove Lodge & Cabins back in 1998. Having some empty rooms and an open heart, they started giving away lodging and guide service to veterans and first responders to man-made and natural disasters.
As the program grew, they formed a separate entity called Pine Grove Programs which is a licensed 501(c)3. All the proceeds from fundraising efforts are used to help veterans and first responders. No salaries are paid to the Howe’s, board members, or any others involved parties.
The Howes and their many wonderful volunteers pour their hearts and souls into every detail. They create healing outdoor experiences through hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, gold panning, canoeing, and more for the men and women who sacrifice family, mental health, emotional well-being, and their lives for our country and communities.
All Pine Grove Programs’ services and activities are offered at no cost to attendees. Beautiful lodging, home cooked meals, and a custom experience in the Maine wilderness provide time for families to heal, bond, and create new memories.
Learn more or contact us for a trip at www.pinegroveprogram.com.
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