Heartbeat—Serving Wounded Warriors

Heartbeat Mission Statement

At Heartbeat, we provide emergency assistance, morale- building, and innovative therapeutic services for wounded warriors and their families.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Wish- Adopt a Wounded Warrior Family.
The Christmas Wish program brings joy during a difficult time for many wounded warriors. Organizations and individuals "adopt" a warrior and their family for Christmas by buying gifts or donating funds for gifts on a wish list. It's an unforgettable experience for warriors and donors alike. Click here to the info link for Christmas Wish adopt a family.
For Wounded OIF/OEF Warriors and or families in WA who wish to be adopted please contact President Janice Buckley or call 425-931-1047

Christmas Stocking Program
Individuals, organizations, businesses and churches can help make Christmas special with these beautifully made stockings filled with goodies, gifts and gadgets to give to our wounded warriors. We need your help in providing the goodies and gadgets. It is an simple and fun way to make a difference! Click here for the stocking flyer and click here to view the slideshow with pictures.

Christmas Day Dinner
Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors will be serving Christmas Day Dinner again this year to our Wounded Warriors/ and families at the WTB at JBLM! Click here for the flyer.

Urgent Needs

Monetary Donations for:
Gift Cards Visa, MC, Wal-Mart,Safeway for Food and Gas for our wounded warrior family needs
Volunteers for our Equine Assisted Therapy Program

The Soldiers Project NW
Psychological Counseling for ALL OIF/OEF Veterans and Their Families
FREE and Confidential
For info and /or appointment
206-290-1035
or northwest@thesoldiersproject.org

For Suicidal Thoughts
Contact Randi Jensen LMHC, CCDC, Director of The Soldiers Project NW
206-719-1894
rjjjrb@comcast.net

THANK YOU

Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors would like to thank the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for their grant of $5,000 received December 2011 for our emergency services. Both Muckleshoot and Tulalip Indian Tribes have been strong supporters of our military community, especially our wounded warriors. Thank you again.

IN THE NEWS: Award For Heartbeat

December 2011
Stockings fill Wounded Warriors with holiday cheer

Thank you to Col Brobeck, 555 Brigade Commander and LTC Dudek, Warrior Transition BN Commander for their generous nomination and induction of Heartbeat's President Janice Buckley , into the JBLM Civilian Hall of Fame.

Civilian Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 23
Joint Base Lewis-McChord leaders will recognize individuals whose selfless service has supported the JBLM community by inducting two distinguished volunteers into its Civilian Hall of Fame in a ceremony to take place Monday, May 23 at 11:30 a.m., at the American Lake Community Center on JBLM-Lewis North.
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Programs and Services

Therapeutic Services

Heartbeat’s therapeutic services include Back in the Saddle Warriors, a successful equine-assisted therapy program. Our Scuba Warriors program offers a healing activity in a pain-free environment. Heartbeat covers the costs. Watch a report from KING 5 News: Scuba Warriors deal with war's after-effects underwater.
Emergency Assistance Program

The Emergency Assistance Program for wounded warriors and their families IN WA STATE provides funds for life’s unexpected events and critical needs. Heartbeat responds within 72 hours.
Morale-Building Programs

Our seven morale-building programs help wounded warriors and families heal emotionally and physically. These heart-felt events are opportunities for Heartbeat and our donors to show how much we care.