{"id":358052,"date":"2025-01-21T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=358052"},"modified":"2025-01-21T14:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:56:43","slug":"veteran-empowerment-program-seeking-applicants-for-new-season-of-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=358052","title":{"rendered":"Veteran empowerment program seeking applicants for new season of adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a Veteran seeking to reconnect with your inner strength, find new purpose and build lasting connections? The <a href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/\">Unbroken Spirit 2025 programs<\/a> are here to guide you on a transformative journey toward personal growth and resilience. The Unbroken Spirit mission is simple: Empower Veterans by strengthening their body, mind and spirit, helping them create a life filled with meaning and purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Unbroken Spirit offers a free three-phase program tailored to meet the needs of every Veteran. Through Pre-Deployment, Deployment and Post-Deployment phases, the program provides a structured path to well-being and long-term growth. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase I (Virtual)<\/h2>\n<p>The program begins by equipping participants with the tools to enhance their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. This phase focuses on building a mindset rooted in hope, resilience and the skills needed to achieve your goals. Participants should leave this phase feeling ready to take on life\u2019s challenges and empowered to build a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase II (In-person, Asheville, NC)<\/h2>\n<p>Experience a five-day wilderness adventure in the stunning landscapes of North Carolina. This immersive journey\u2014whether it\u2019s backpacking in May, adaptive sports experiences in July, or a fall expedition in September\u2014promotes healing through nature, camaraderie and personal challenges. Together with fellow Veterans, you\u2019ll draw on your strengths, develop new skills and forge bonds that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase III (Virtual)<\/h2>\n<p>Your journey doesn\u2019t end in the wilderness. The program ensures that every participant receives ongoing mentor-guided support tailored to their needs. This phase reinforces self-confidence, sense of purpose and leadership skills, enabling you to lead yourself and others in your family, community and beyond. At Unbroken Spirit, no Veteran is ever left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran Andrea, a Navy retiree, described her experience with Unbroken Spirit as life-changing: \u201cAfter retiring, I felt adrift without the camaraderie and direction that once guided me. Unbroken Spirit transformed my life. I regained my focus, purpose and, most importantly, my sense of self-worth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/what-we-do\/#2024programs\">Unbroken Spirit 2025 programs<\/a> are now accepting applications for these program dates:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/what-we-do\/spring-backpacking-and-leadership\/\">Spring Backpacking Experience: May 20-25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/what-we-do\/asheville-adaptive-sports-program-for-veterans\/\">Adaptive Sports Experience: July 21-27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/what-we-do\/fall-backpacking-and-leadership\/\">Fall Expedition: September 16-21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Space is limited; interviews begin in January and February, so don\u2019t wait to apply.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/unbrokenspirit.org\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. 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