The Veteran READS Program

Join us as we launch The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program (Resilience • Education • Advocacy • Dialogue • Service) at Warbird Whiskey! Each month, we’ll gather in a relaxed, veteran-friendly space to read, write, share stories, and engage in open dialogue, exploring how storytelling builds strength, connection, and community. Inspired by the symposium spirit of ancient...

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...