At Home Front Military Network, our commitment to honoring and supporting military service members is unwavering. As May rolls around, it’s a time of even greater significance for us all. In 1999, May was officially recognized as Military Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to honoring the past and present heroes of our armed forces. This…
Throughout Colorado Springs lies a vibrant military community, home to a diverse population of more than 100,000 military service members, veterans, and their families. With a rich tapestry of history, culture, and tradition, Colorado Springs serves as the backdrop for five prominent military installations, each playing a pivotal role in our nation’s defense. Fort…
Home Front Military Network (HFMN) has been a steadfast pillar of support for service members, veterans, and their families in Colorado for more than 15 years, having commenced its mission in 2004. HFMN is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of donations. Donations are a vital lifeline that sustain our indispensable role in…
On the 13th of September 2023, with the hot days of summer in the rearview, over 700 guests gathered at the prestigious Broadmoor International Center including military and civic leaders, elected officials, and community members. Everyone came together to not only learn about the mission and purpose of the Home Front Military Network (HFMN), but…
We are so excited to announce that it is AWARD SEASON here at Home Front Military Network! These awards are a very important element of making sure that the Home Front Military Network recognizes and those that go above and beyond to help our veterans throughout the state. Nominations are open now through July 31st…
You can walk down any street in downtown Colorado Springs or Denver and see that homelessness is a prevailing issue in our state. According to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, as of 2020, an estimated 9,846 individuals are experiencing homelessness every day in Colorado. Of the 9,846-experiencing homelessness, 1,044 are veterans. Homelessness is a…
With Suicide Prevention month coming to an end, we want to highlight one of our partner agencies who work to prevent suicide EVERY month of the year. If you are reading this, there is a good chance that suicide has affected your life in some way. Whether losing a loved one to suicide or struggling…
Included among the very important populations that Home Front Military Network (HFMN) serves are members of the Colorado National Guard (CONG) and their families. While they are extremely busy and challenged much as active-duty service members are, members of the CONG don’t receive the benefits that active-duty service members do unless they are currently under…
Home Front Military Network has long been concerned about the overwhelming number of active-duty personnel and veterans who have tragically lost their lives to suicide. Part of our mission is to connect active-duty service members, veterans, and their families to helpful resources in the community, so today our spotlight is on the work being done…
Two decades of war have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our service members and veterans resulting in tragic and heartbreaking consequences – increased rates of suicide among those who have already sacrificed so much to protect our country’s freedom. Consider the following devastating statistics: In 2021, research found that 30,177 active-duty…