NEWS & EVENTS

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.

Vets-On-Water

The Journey

Afterteaching veterans how to build their very own kayak through a grassrootsprogram called the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, it was understood that there isa greater need for more peer-to-peer veteran programming and the Hudson ValleyCenter (HVCVR) for Veteran Reintegration was born.

A nod to the Veterans Wooden Boat Workshop, the HVCVR will be taking its firstmassive kayak trip down the Hudson River. The trip will begin at Lake Tear ofthe Cloud, the source of the Hudson River and the “beginning of a journey” forthose who choose to partake in the group excursion. As the kayakers travel downthe river, other sources of water join and it grows, becoming stronger.This represents the Veteran. The trip totals 315 miles.

Beingon the water has an incredible healing power as it is known to reduce stress,anxiety, and increase happiness-all of these being the core reasons as to whythe Center exists. The goal of this trip is not only to raise awareness for theCenter and what it does but to also educate the public as to why the Center isneeded.

Morethan 6,100 veterans died by suicide in 2017 (most recent available data.) Thisnumber does not include deaths caused by a variety of other issues facing ourveterans such as accidental overdoses brought on by addiction as well ashomelessness. This number is unacceptable and the Center is committed toraising awareness and providing programming to aid in the fight against thisepidemic. However, this can not be done without the proper funding. The Centerneeds your help.

Pleasesupport this effort by submitting a donation to the Center to celebrate theKayak Trip to Manhattan where those who participated will also visit GroundZero. Ground Zero holds a special significance to all Americans but especiallyto our Post-9/11 Veterans, a generation of service members currently at thehighest risk of suicide. Whether you choose to donate a single dollar or adollar per mile kayaked-anything is appreciated and will go directly towardsthe services offered at the Center.