"Yellow Ribbon" transforms healing period into one of renewal.Many Americans watch daily news reports that chronicle those in military service as they complete their assignments in some of the most hazardous conditions imaginable. Often these courageous military service members return to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in need of medical care. One group is making that period of recovery a time of revitalization within an inviting community. The Yellow Ribbon Fund The Yellow Ribbon Fund is a charity that helps American servicemen who are injured during active service. The charity was set up on March 1, 2005.[1] , Inc., based in Kensington, Md. and chaired by Interiors by Decorating Den's Chairman James Bugg Sr., CFE CFE Conventional Forces in Europe (treaty) CFE Cash Flow to Equity (finance/accounting) CFE Comisión Federal de Electricidad (México) CFE Certified Fraud Examiner , is a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. that helps those who have served in the military and are recovering from injuries. Injured service members who are stationed at Walter Reed Noun 1. Walter Reed - United States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902) Reed Hospital and the Bethesda Naval Hospital are welcomed by members of the community who offer assistance in a variety of ways. Helping hands Recovery from wounds sustained during military combat often leaves a patient facing a long recovery and rehabilitation period while being separated from family and friends and in an unfamiliar setting. The Yellow Ribbon Fund volunteers help by arranging family visits to which the fund arranges for free hotel and rental car services. Taxi vouchers are also provided at Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Hospital enabling service members to visit restaurants, movies and go sightseeing. Assistance may also come in the form of scheduled appointments to match recuperating military service members' job skills with local firms. Soldiers have benefited from volunteers who serve as mentors who participate as part of an internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. program. This allows recovering service members to investigate employment opportunities before being discharged from the hospital. Soldiers have received support from volunteer mentors representing various businesses, including opportunities in Web site design, emergency medical services An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism "EMS" in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. and physical therapy. Military personnel have been able to take advantage of free membership to a sports and health club, more than 30 military families have stayed at hotels provided by the program, 10 families have stayed at apartments made available through the program and golf at the Columbia Country Club and tickets to the Washington Nationals' opening day baseball game Noun 1. baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League were also provided. Wanting to do more What began as a dinner honoring injured U.S. Marines and their families has evolved into much more. The mission of the Yellow Ribbon Fund is to welcome injured service members into the community. To get more information on how to participate in this program, visit the www.yellowribbonfund.org. |
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