How a Fort Worth Marine veteran turns hardship into hope for military families
Long before Vaughn Badenhorst put on the Marine Corps dress blues, gleaming buttons and scarlet stripes, he planned…
Inside Project Sanctuary’s mission to support military families, veterans’ well-being
When U.S. Army veteran Tom Richmond first heard about Project Sanctuary, he didn’t know what to expect. His…
How Arlington’s VetStarts helps veterans find their hope for today, a plan for tomorrow
In 2014, U.S. Army veteran Vince Leone decided he wouldn’t let other veterans struggle alone. After his own…
He chose the military over school. Now, he guides Tarrant County veterans in higher education
For James Kumm, joining the military was always the plan. Education? Pushed to the side. He once saw…
Fort Worth nonprofit offers support system, outdoor getaways for veterans
In 2005, U.S. Army Ranger Chase Rowan jumped out of a plane over Iraq and landed with more…
Nonprofit Unchained 4 Veterans builds camaraderie through food, connection and sports
Knowing what resources are available isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for U.S. Coast Guard veteran Virginia Jacobi. She…
Unchained hero: How Jonathon Perkins empowers other veterans
In a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office, 18-year-old Jonathon Perkins sat across from a Vietnam veteran in…
Courage drives Emian Williams from Army service to classroom leadership
Courage wasn’t just a virtue found in the pages of a novel for Emian Williams. Stories of Honor…
Finding his confidence: How Bridges helped one teen find his voice
In 2008, 16-year-old Gabriel Windsor walked the halls of Sunset High School in Dallas with a serious demeanor…
Fort Worth house of refuge, sanctuary struggling for vital funding
Brandy Cramer used to sit alone in her house, the hours crawling by. Depression kept her inside. She…