Why Sending Letters to Influential People Matters
Bringing “Serenity Stronghold to Life”
In an era of overwhelming digital communication, a sincere, personal letter remains one of the most effective ways to implore those in power for meaningful change. At Serenity Stronghold, our mission to establish a nationwide network of veterans’ centers—addressing homelessness, PTSD, unemployment, and family isolation—relies on bold calls to action like these. Begging or imploring influential figures isn’t a sign of defeat; it’s a vital strategy to rally support, secure resources, and transform our comprehensive plan into reality by 2035. By sending letters to leaders who can drive 100% impact, we bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring veterans receive the wellness, job training, and family support they deserve. Here’s why this approach is crucial for bringing Serenity Stronghold to life, with real examples from our ongoing letter campaign.
The Personal Touch Cuts Through the Clutter
Influential individuals, from government officials to philanthropists, receive countless requests daily, but a heartfelt letter demands attention through its authenticity and vulnerability. When you implore someone for help in your own words—sharing the raw urgency of the veterans’ crisis—it humanizes the plea and creates an emotional connection that algorithms and mass emails can’t match. This personal effort leaves a lasting impression, prompting leaders to prioritize initiatives like Serenity Stronghold’s pilot centers in high-need cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York.
A compelling example is the letter from S. Vincent Anthony to The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, dated September 08, 2025. In it, Anthony writes, “Secretary Collins, you hold the unparalleled power to affect 100% change in this crisis—as the head of the VA, with oversight of a $369.3 billion budget… I humbly beg you to champion this initiative, for the sake of every veteran struggling in the shadows.” This direct appeal highlights the innovative therapies, like model train railroading for PTSD relief, and partnerships for housing, cutting through bureaucratic noise to urge immediate action.
Amplifying Marginalized Voices and Building Momentum
Veterans’ struggles often remain invisible until voices unite in collective imploration. Letters to influential people amplify these stories, turning individual hardships into a powerful narrative that pressures decision-makers to act. For Serenity Stronghold, this means gaining visibility for our goal to serve 100,000 veterans annually through themed centers focused on wellness, employment, and family reconnection—potentially saving lives lost to suicide (20–44 daily) or homelessness (32,882 as of 2024). Historical precedents, like letters that fueled the GI Bill or modern VA reforms, show how such campaigns build unstoppable momentum.
In Anthony’s letter to Secretary Collins, the plea extends to “eliminating homelessness for all 32,882 veterans… ensuring 100% effective PTSD treatment enrollment with 80% symptom reduction,” imploring the Secretary’s unique authority to allocate funds and approve therapies like EMDR and animal-assisted support. By sharing such letters publicly, we inspire a wave of similar appeals, fostering partnerships with veteran-owned firms and integrating VA resources to scale our network nationwide.
Fostering Accountability and Long-Term Impact
Imploring through letters creates accountability, documenting requests that can be followed up on and shared to hold recipients responsible. For Serenity Stronghold, this is essential to secure the funding, approvals, and collaborations needed for our 50-state expansion, including 10,000 housing units via a Housing First model. These tangible records ensure our vision—blending low-cost therapies with job training in IT and healthcare—endures beyond initial responses, leading to policy shifts and sustained support.
The letter to Secretary Collins exemplifies this by desperately stating, “I implore you—with the utmost respect and desperation born from seeing too many brothers and sisters in arms lost to suicide… to make this plan a reality. You have the 100% authority to allocate funds, approve innovative therapies, and forge partnerships that no one else can.” Without such bold implorations, thousands more veterans would suffer needlessly, but letters like this pave the way for transformative outcomes.
The Emotional and Psychological Benefits for Senders
Writing these letters isn’t just about reaching others—it’s empowering for the sender, offering catharsis and a sense of agency in the fight for veterans’ serenity. Articulating the need to bring Serenity Stronghold to life clarifies purpose, connects you to a supportive community, and reinforces resilience. As our campaign grows, each letter contributes to a collective stronghold of hope.
Join the Call to Action
Your letter could be the catalyst that brings Serenity Stronghold to life. Explore more on our Letters page and read the full letter to Secretary Collins here. Identify influencers aligned with veterans’ causes, craft your plea with honesty and detail, and send it today. Share it with us to amplify the impact—together, our implorations will turn desperation into deliverance.
Ready to write? Your voice can secure the future our veterans and First Responders deserve.