Friend,

Connecting veterans and military families to opportunities for meaningful employment, education, and overall wellness has been crucial to Easterseals’ mission since 1945.

Our recent report on disabled veterans and employers highlights the unique challenges that many veterans continue to face as they transition from service to civilian life.

In particular, veterans with disabilities encounter barriers to finding appropriate employment and advance in their careers. Many veterans are underemployed and find it difficult to make ends meet. This has a significant impact on mental health and job security. A strong support system is crucial to any life transition, and yet there are more than 6.5 million unpaid caregivers of veterans. Military caregivers also experience similar career challenges to the veteran population.

Easterseals works to reach as many veterans and military families as possible to provide health resources and programs, including adult day and medical rehabilitation services. Our employment programs help give veterans the tools to gain meaningful employment and a steady income. And our advocacy team actively engages with Congress to ensure that veterans and military families have access to appropriate services and supports.

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we hope you’ll take a moment to learn more about the key findings from our report and the work we’re doing to provide veterans and their caregivers with what they need to excel.

Thank you.

– Team Easterseals

P.S. Our programs and services for veterans, people with disabilities, and older adults would not be possible without supporters like you. Will you please give $25 or more now to help us continue our life-changing work that more than 1.5 million people benefit from every year?