SAVE22 ® – First Responder & Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention
S.A.V.E. with H.O.P.E.
SAVE22 ® – First Responder & Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention
SAVE22 ® is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, focused on fighting veteran, active duty & first responder suicide. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women who have served our country and the communities within. We listen to their stories and remind them that they are never alone or forgotten. When they are struggling with the demons of their past, we support and guide them to healing.
THE SAVE22® MISSION
To provide outreach and support programs to military veterans and first responders in the fight to end suicide.
Our mission is to provide support, assistance, volunteers, and education services to veterans and first responders who are at risk of suicide. We believe that by working together with local organizations and community leaders, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
In short, we S.A.V.E.
S.A.V.E.
Who & Why
According to reports, the rates for the active-duty individual services per 100,000 were 23 for the Army, 23.1 for the Marine Corps, 14.4 for the Air Force and 13.4 for the Navy.
The Veterans Administration statistics confirm that 22 veterans die by suicide every day on American soil.
The total number of those losing their battle grows larger with each day outreach and treatments are not able to be done.
THE SAVE22® VISION
We are dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention among veterans and first responders. We believe that suicide is preventable, and we are committed to providing resources and support to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
In order to accomplish our vision, we strive to reach as many veterans, active-duty personnel, first responders, and adjacent family members as possible. We welcome the opportunity to offer awareness, prevention, and outreach to communities and we do our best to meet the needs and requests of the organizations that reach out to us.
In short, with H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E.
THE SAVE22® ACTIVITIES
THE SAVE22® TEAM
SAVE22® is an all-volunteer workforce funded by donations, grants, and merchandise sales. All proceeds received go directly to our programs which aim to support our veterans, active duty & first responders.
THE SAVE22® VALUES
Not all wounds are physical. When the pain of those wounds becomes overwhelming, we step in to help in any way we can. ;IGY6 is not just a phrase we say, it’s a phrase we live by.
SAVE22® stands shoulder to shoulder with the men and women who have served our country.
Join Us and Be Prepared to Experience New Adventures
Salutes from our SAVES
“What started out as a Marine wanting to take a walk…”
“As someone who battles severe anxiety, unplugging from society is my go-to form of meditation. Sometimes just walking around our property looking for mushrooms or sassafras, and just focusing on the green space around me is enough to calm my racing thoughts and heart. Other times, it’s just not far enough away and I need to retreat to more primitive spaces. A weekend in the mountains has renewed my inner peace and given me strength to keep going more than a few times.”
SAVE22® provided me purpose when I thought I had none.
SAVE22® gave me the mission and the purpose to help other veterans discover their own mission and purpose.
SAVE22® gave me hope when I thought all was lost.
SAVE22® pulled me out of my deepest hole.
SAVE22® came into my life right after losing a fellow veteran. I was struggling with survivors’ guilt, alcohol issues and pills. This group of people changed my life and gave me purpose. They accepted me with zero judgement and helped me through. I am definitely a better person because of SAVE22® and what we can do together.
“I myself, have used art as a way to express my emotions for many years. Over the last few years, I have used art as a productive outlet when words were not enough or too much to even speak. I now use art not only for myself, but to help others. In 2018 SAVE22® helped save me and I now use my art to design many different aspects to help SAVE22® save others as they saved me!”
SAVE22® showed me that by listening we can speak volumes to those in need. It has also unlocked a gift and passion I did not know I had.