Reach Resilience

We are proud to stand alongside Face The Fight as a founding partner, advancing the mission to raise awareness of veteran suicide and to combat the stigma around seeking help. Discover the impact we've achieved in one year. #FaceTheFight

Congratulations to USAA – our founding partner in Face the Fight – for receiving the Public Service Lifesaver Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This honor recognizes leading advocates striving to prevent suicide and create national attention and action for mental health. In 2023, Reach Resilience joined USAA, Humana, and The Elizabeth Dole Foundation to launch Face the Fight, a national coalition dedicated to dramatically reducing veteran suicide by bringing groups together across sectors to tackle this complex issue and broaden support for veterans and military families. Since 2001, over 120,000 veterans have died by suicide – more than the military lives lost in Vietnam and Afghanistan combined. As we mark the first year of Face the Fight, we are encouraged by the increasing awareness of veteran suicide and the growing urgency to address this national crisis. And we are inspired by the legacy of incredible organizations like AFSP, which was founded in 1987 by scientists and families affected by suicide as the first nationally focused nonprofit committed to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy. Our collective work is needed more than ever. And together, united in partnership and purpose, we can save lives and advance change for all.

As we kick off Black History Month, Reach Resilience Board Chairman, Major General (R) Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., was recognized as the recipient of the San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment Leaders and Legacies Award. We applaud General Flowers for this well-deserved recognition, and we are grateful for his extensive service to our country. #BlackHistoryMonth #Leadership

We are honored to work alongside organizations like the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) as we face the fight against veteran suicide. TAPS provides emotional support and healing to families grieving the loss of a military loved one. Thank you, Bonnie Carroll, for your leadership in this impactful and invaluable work.  #FaceTheFight

Today and everyday, we stand together with the nation in saluting the extraordinary men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve and protect our great nation. On this #VeteransDay, Reach Resilience proudly recognizes their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. In particular, we want to recognize our Board Chairman, Major General Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., a true American hero. As a Vietnam veteran, Distinguished Service Medal recipient, and Officer Training School graduate with 46 years of service, he embodies the values of honor, leadership, and resilience that our veterans represent.   As we continue our efforts with USAA and Humana Foundation to #FacetheFight and reduce veteran suicide, we encourage you to join us by reaching out to veterans in your network and offer support. When we face this fight together, there is hope.

The Heroes & History Makers Celebration shined a light on the millions of Americans who sacrifice everything to care for wounded heroes at home. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and co-hosts Tom Hanks and Savannah Guthrie put on a phenomenal event last night as they honored our nation’s #hiddenheroes. This was an evening of inspiration and impact, and we were honored to be a part of it!

Sonya Medina Williams' unwavering passion for helping veterans stems from her government service during her tenure at the White House, where she witnessed their bravery and courage first-hand.