Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Since 1971, Heal Vets has been providing therapeutic craft kits to veterans and active duty military. Arts and crafts are a time-tested healing tool for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and can help relieve pain, improve mobility and fine motor skills.
At its core, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets) empowers veterans to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity, connection, and purpose. Through therapeutic craft kits and community-driven programs, we support veterans navigating physical injuries, PTSD, and isolation while offering more than a kit and a path forward. Our work restores dignity, builds resilience, and reminds every veteran they are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
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“I would like to thank you for your donation. I was really struggling in life and your gift helped get me out of that. I ended up making a bracelet and a keychain lanyard. Thank you for everything.”
– Matthew A.
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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Wednesday Words 💙
Sometimes a simple message says so much.
Ken T., a U.S. Air Force veteran from North Little Rock, Arkansas, shared how Heal Vets Therapy Kits have helped him:
“Thank you for helping me. The arts & crafts really do help with anxiety and depression. Blessings/Thanks.”
Thank you, Ken, for sharing your words with us and for your service. 🇺🇸
Creativity can provide moments of connection, comfort, and healing for veterans.
Learn more at HealVets.org.
#WednesdayWords #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteranSupport #USAirForce
Therapy Kit Tuesday 🧶❤️
Army Veteran Barbara W. received yarn from Heal Vets while at the Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Center and used it to create this beautiful 4-by-5-foot blanket.
Barbara shared:
“It took me several days to finish this. It is very warm. The yarn is thick enough that I can feel my stitches, I did not need to see them. This is the first time that I have been able to crochet in several years.”
What may look like yarn and a blanket represents something much bigger: the opportunity to reconnect with creativity and an activity Barbara hadn't been able to enjoy in years.
This is healing through creativity. ❤️
#TherapyKitTuesday #HealVets #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #VeteranSupport
🎨 Have you reserved your spot yet?
Our Stash Box Workshop is coming up! Veterans and their families are invited to join us at Help Heal Veterans Headquarters for a morning of creativity, connection, and community.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans Headquarters | Winchester, CA
🍴 Lunch provided by Temecula Valley VFW Auxiliary 4089
🥧 Pies provided by Polly’s Pies
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
📞 708-356-6243
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
We hope to see you there! 💙
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranWorkshop #WinchesterCA
Today, we remember. 🇺🇸
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed.
On this 25th anniversary, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and all those whose lives were forever changed.
May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown on that day and in the days that followed.
25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
#PatriotDay #September11 #NeverForget
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Wednesday Words 💙
Sometimes a simple message says so much.
Ken T., a U.S. Air Force veteran from North Little Rock, Arkansas, shared how Heal Vets Therapy Kits have helped him:
“Thank you for helping me. The arts & crafts really do help with anxiety and depression. Blessings/Thanks.”
Thank you, Ken, for sharing your words with us and for your service. 🇺🇸
Creativity can provide moments of connection, comfort, and healing for veterans.
Learn more at HealVets.org.
#WednesdayWords #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteranSupport #USAirForce
Therapy Kit Tuesday 🧶❤️
Army Veteran Barbara W. received yarn from Heal Vets while at the Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Center and used it to create this beautiful 4-by-5-foot blanket.
Barbara shared:
“It took me several days to finish this. It is very warm. The yarn is thick enough that I can feel my stitches, I did not need to see them. This is the first time that I have been able to crochet in several years.”
What may look like yarn and a blanket represents something much bigger: the opportunity to reconnect with creativity and an activity Barbara hadn't been able to enjoy in years.
This is healing through creativity. ❤️
#TherapyKitTuesday #HealVets #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #VeteranSupport
🎨 Have you reserved your spot yet?
Our Stash Box Workshop is coming up! Veterans and their families are invited to join us at Help Heal Veterans Headquarters for a morning of creativity, connection, and community.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans Headquarters | Winchester, CA
🍴 Lunch provided by Temecula Valley VFW Auxiliary 4089
🥧 Pies provided by Polly’s Pies
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
📞 708-356-6243
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
We hope to see you there! 💙
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranWorkshop #WinchesterCA
