R&R for Vets 2025 February News highlights the transformative impact of your generosity in improving the lives of local veterans and their families. From providing safe, dry homes and life-changing accessibility solutions to sharing vital updates on veteran suicide prevention resources and honoring the sacrifices of our military heroes, this month’s news celebrates the collective efforts that make a difference. With new opportunities like a donated 18′ aluminum ramp available to those in need, R&R for Vets continues to serve our community with gratitude and purpose. Read on for updates, remembrances, and ways to stay involved.
Your Generosity Transforms Lives in 2025
As we welcome the New Year, your generosity lights the path for local veterans and their surviving spouses. Thank you for supporting R & R for Vets and making a lasting impact in our community.
Your contributions ensure we provide Safe Homes and Dry Homes to those in need, completely free of charge. Together, we achieved remarkable progress in 2024, including:
- Roof Repairs to protect families from the elements.
- Handicapped Ramps that restore independence.
- Accessible Bathroom Remodels for comfort and dignity.
- Emergency Home Services that bring quick relief in crises.
Because of you, we’re ready to continue this life-changing work in 2025. Let’s keep making a difference, one project at a time.
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS FOR YOUR UNWAVERING SERVICE AND DEDICATION!
A VALENTINE FOR VETERANS, 2025© Created by Pam Scotty, Co-Founder, R & R for Vets ORG
Starting Jan. 17: Free Emergency Care for Veterans in Suicidal Crisis
(Partial from the above website):
For immediate release: January 13, 2023
WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency health care at no cost, including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans need not be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
This expansion of care will help prevent veteran suicide by guaranteeing no-cost, world-class care to veterans in times of crisis. It will also increase access to acute suicide care for up to 9 million veterans who are not currently enrolled in the VA.
Watch for an announcement about a local community program focused on Veteran Suicide Prevention from Robert H. Romero, Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator Community-Based Interventions for Suicide Prevention VISN 22: VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network / Cell: 505-363-0035 / Robert.romero2@va.gov
2025 February Military Remembrances: Honoring Service and Sacrifice
In February 2025, we recognize the bravery and dedication of those who have defended our nation. Key events include Four Chaplains Day on February 3, celebrating the unity and sacrifice of four heroic WWII chaplains, and the USO’s legacy of support, founded on February 4, 1941. The month also features the National Salute to Veteran Patients and the Coast Guard Reserve Birthday on February 19. These commemorations remind us to honor the service of military members and their families. READ MORE about these important remembrances and how you can participate.
18′ Aluminum Ramp Available for a Veteran or Surviving Spouse in Need
A generous family recently donated an 18′ aluminum ramp with railings back to R & R for Vets after their loved one passed. This ramp is adjustable, with the ability to convert it into two smaller ramps, making it highly versatile. It is now available to a deserving veteran or their surviving spouse in need.
If you know someone who could benefit from this opportunity, please let them know! Applications for services are printable on our website at https://rrforvets.org/apply-for-help/
. For your convenience, you can also call us at 505-699-0919, and we will mail an application to you.
Once approved by our vetting committee, the ramp will be installed at its new location, ensuring accessibility and independence for the recipient.
Please help us spread the word to ensure this ramp goes to someone who truly needs it. Together, we can continue supporting our local veterans and their families.
ATTENTION Veterans: Retreat at the Ghost Ranch, FEB. 13-16, 2025
Creativity, Connection and Joy 2.0: A Retreat for Veterans with Michelle Holdt
https://www.ghostranch.org/program/g25020202
Bring JOY, CREATIVITY, and CONNECTION into our lives. The ARTS are a natural tool for Personal Inquiry, Investigation, Creativity, Community Building, and more! This hands-on and experiential weekend retreat will bring human-centered strategies: mindfulness, creative practice, and restorative circles to US Veterans. These strategies are fun, playful, healing, and simple enough to bring back to your daily life! JOIN US!
