VET S.O.S. Presents The Military Transition Resource Show with Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant

Transforming Veteran Support: Soldiers' Angels Programs with Chris Chun


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In this heartfelt episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Mark sit down with

Chris Chun, Vice President of Programs at Soldiers' Angels, to explore
how this extraordinary nonprofit organization is making a tangible
difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their
families.
Chris, a second-generation American and veteran, shares
his inspiring journey from serving in the military to dedicating his
life to helping others through extensive volunteer work and leadership
roles in nonprofit organizations. Now at Soldiers' Angels, Chris
oversees programs that provide crucial support to veterans, ensuring
they receive the care and assistance they deserve.
With an
impressive 96% efficiency rate, Soldiers' Angels ensures that 96 cents
of every dollar goes directly to its programs, which include monthly
food distributions, hygiene kits, transportation assistance, and
initiatives like the Adopt a Family program and the Holiday Stocking
Program. In 2021 alone, the organization supported over 982,141 service
members, veterans, and their families.
Chris dives deep into Soldiers' Angels’ impactful programs:
- Monthly Food Distributions: Providing 75 pounds of food to over 200 veterans and families in six U.S. cities.
- Coffee and Donuts: Bringing companionship and support to veterans at VA facilities.
- Adopt a Family: Connecting families in need with donors to provide holiday cheer.
- Card to a Veteran: Sending cards of encouragement and gratitude to veterans across the country.
- Adopt a Deployed Service Member: Sending care packages and letters to deployed service members to boost morale.
- Housing Pack Program: Supplying essentials to homeless veterans moving into permanent housing.
-
Treats for Troops and Holiday Stocking Program: Offering treats,
stockings, and holiday joy to deployed service members and veterans.
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Chris emphasizes the importance of volunteering, sharing stories of how
volunteers contribute to Soldiers' Angels' mission and its incredible
community impact. He also highlights how businesses can get involved,
whether through volunteer hours, donations, or sponsorships.
🔗 Key Topics Covered:
- Chris Chun’s journey from military service to nonprofit leadership
- The wide array of programs and services Soldiers' Angels offers
- How Soldiers' Angels maintains its 96% efficiency rate
- The importance of corporate and community volunteering
- Specific programs like Adopt a Family and Coffee and Donuts
🎯 Action Items:
- Adopt a Hero through the Adopt a Family program – 251 heroes are waiting for your support this holiday season!
- Volunteer Your Time: Soldiers' Angels welcomes individuals and businesses to support their mission through volunteering.
- Spread the Word: Share Soldiers' Angels’ story and programs to inspire others to get involved.
📢 Support Soldiers' Angels:
Visit their website to learn more, volunteer, or donate: https://soldiersangels.org/
💡 About Soldiers' Angels:
Founded
in 2003, Soldiers' Angels is a nonprofit dedicated to providing aid and
comfort to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Their mission is simple: "May No Soldier Go Unloved."
🎙️ Listen Now:
Hear
Chris’s inspiring story and discover how Soldiers' Angels is changing
lives. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the VET S.O.S.
Podcast for more impactful stories and veteran resources.
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#Veterans #SoldiersAngels #MilitaryFamilies #AdoptAFamily #Volunteer
#SupportOurTroops #VeteranSupport #MilitaryNonprofit #HolidayGiving
#CommunityImpact

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