Tuesday Night VRP Sessions (Excelsior Springs, MO)

The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program (VRP) is a story-informed, community-based gathering that brings together veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, family members, and civilians to better understand the veteran experience and to build what R.E.A.D.S. stands for: Resilience, Education, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Service.
Each session uses literature, myth, short readings, and guided discussion as a safe entry point for reflection and conversation. Participants read someone else’s story first, then use it as a mirror to think about their own experiences, transitions, and identities. Sharing personal stories is always optional.
VRP sessions are:
* Facilitated and structured, but informal and welcoming
* No prior reading or preparation required
* Focused on listening, reflection, dialogue, and connection
* Designed to support resilience, belonging, and mutual understanding
There is no cost to attend. Come as you are, whether you’re here to speak, listen, learn, or simply sit with others in shared space.
📍 Location: Whiskey Warbird, 251 E. Broadway Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Stories are strongholds and strategies for the mind’s frontlines.
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