A Beacon of Hope for Our Heroes
“If we want to make America great again, we have to care for those that made it great to begin with—our veterans and first responders, the selfless guardians who have stood on the front lines, defending our freedoms, protecting our communities, and sacrificing their well-being for the nation we cherish.”
–Gina Anthony, Retired Law Enforcement Officer with 25 Years of Service
In the quiet aftermath of battle, our veterans return home carrying invisible wounds that echo long after the guns fall silent. For over five decades, we’ve poured billions into addressing this crisis, yet too many of our brave men and women – 32,882 homeless, battling PTSD that claims 20 to 44 lives to suicide each day, and facing unemployment rates as high as 75% upon transition – still suffer in the shadows. As a veteran myself, enduring the grip of severe PTSD, I know this pain intimately. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Serenity Stronghold is our bold, innovative action plan to end this heartbreak once and for all by 2031, restoring dignity, purpose, and peace to those who sacrificed everything for our freedom.
Born from a vision of holistic healing, Serenity Stronghold builds a nationwide network of 50 centers, starting with nine pilots in high-need cities like Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Colorado Springs. Our themed hubs – Wellness (Serenity Stronghold, Vitality Vault, Resilience Refuge), Job Training (Forge Forward, Vets’ Vocation Hub, Pathfinder Place), and Family Support (Kinship Keep, Legacy Link, Hearthstone Haven) – offer groundbreaking, affordable therapies like model train railroading ($200 per veteran, reducing PTSD symptoms by 50–80% through mindfulness and camaraderie), virtual reality exposure, animal-assisted healing with rescued strays, and more. We’re constructing 10,000 housing units with veteran-owned partners, reusing VA facilities to hit the ground running and save lives faster.
We can’t leave families behind – spouses, children, and caregivers facing secondary trauma get dedicated respite, counseling, and support. And recognizing the shared sacrifices of our first responder brothers and sisters – police, firefighters, EMTs enduring 17–24% PTSD rates and alarming suicides – we’re expanding access, co-locating services to foster unity and healing for all who serve.
This isn’t just a plan; it’s a movement. With your support – through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word – we will end this crisis. Join us at Serenity Stronghold, where hope rebuilds lives. Together, we’ll ensure no hero is forgotten. Explore our resources, get involved, and let’s make serenity a reality. Read the Plan.