@programmingchicago 2 years ago (edited)

OPERATION CHERRYBEND

 22 veteran suicides a day is 22 too many.

Let’s come together and bring friendships and healing to our veterans.

Operation Cherrybend is a 5 day event welcoming combat wounded veterans. This event brings together people who would otherwise never have met and forms a network of support and friendships. Through music, adventure, fellowship—this is where the healing begins. 

Every year the Operation Cherrybend 100% volunteer Team organizes and executes a major event. This 5 day long event pulls together the community and its veterans to help facilitate the stay and entertainment of up to 45 combat wounded veterans. The intent is to bring together like-minded people to form a community that helps those that are struggling and to expand their network of support through fellowship.

Through adventure, music and community—that is exactly what is happening. This network is growing as the alumni list runs deep. These veterans are all now connected for resources including: physical & emotional support, and new friendships from people who just “get it”. And, are welcome in a community who accepts them as they are, scars and all. Inside and out.

 

Operation Cherrybend is an active 501(c)(3) with EIN 83-2249729

Mailing Address: 

Operation Cherrybend

2326 Cherrybend Rd.

Wilmington, OH 45177

Contact: Beth Ellis, President 937-218-5535