According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, each day there are around 22 veterans who commit suicide. What’s more, they report that veterans’ suicides account for 14%of the suicide deaths in the country, while they only make up 8% of the adult population.
Through the Veterans Garden, we hope to utilize our communities experience, strength and hope to educate and assist veterans and their families. In order to bring stability, growth and peace to our veterans we partner them with others who have had similar experiences and continue to overcome their struggles. However, the first step is often the hardest and that is asking for help. To take this first step is truly an act of courage.