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…
It has been hot here in Colorado! REALLY HOT! Well, if you are tired of sitting around your home and would rather go do something in air conditioning or enjoy the cooler evenings out and have fun, Home Front Military Network has put together some upcoming events in Colorado Springs that are not only fun,…
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…
The 9th Annual Honoring the Brave Golf Scramble presented by Parsons for the Home Front Military Network was a tremendous success. Held on June 24th at Ft. Carson’s beautiful 18-hole championship Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course, the event was a fun day for all and a wonderful opportunity to raise money for a very worthy cause. …
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…
In the final months of the year, HFMN would like to take a moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges and successes of 2021. Similar but different to 2020, Home Front Military Network staff continued to work mostly from home—capitalizing on unique ways to stay engaged and reach our community and those in need. Since…
Home Front Military Network recently held its 5th Annual Honoring the Brave Breakfast—and it was a day to put down in the books! Early that December morning, nearly 700 military members, veterans, retirees, partner agencies, elected officials at all levels, and community members gathered at The Broadmoor International Center for the event. Twelve HMFN partner agencies…
As the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, we’re reminded of those who don’t have access to secure housing. Homelessness, is more dynamic than it seems and can be present in a myriad of ways. Couch surfing, living in a hotel, moving from shelter to shelter, camping under a bridge—all are accurate representations…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in an effort to promote awareness regarding this very relevant issue, we’re highlighting two of our partners–Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and Headstrong. Mt. Carmel offers wellness and employment services to veterans and their families, and Headstrong is known for their military/veteran-specific mental health support groups, counseling and more.…