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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Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Wednesday Words 💙
Sometimes creativity can provide a much-needed moment of peace.
Stewart M., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Prairie Village, Kansas, shared:
“I sincerely appreciate the time you took to provide me with this craft kit. It was fun and took my mind off of my troubles.”
Thank you, Stewart, for sharing your words with us and for your service. 🇺🇸
Your support helps us continue providing veterans with opportunities for creativity, connection, and healing.
Learn more at HealVets.org.
#WednesdayWords #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteranSupport #USMC
⏰ There’s still time to join us! 🎨
Our Stash Box Workshop is coming up next week, and there’s still time to reserve your spot!
Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a morning of creativity, connection, and community at Help Heal Veterans Headquarters.
📅 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 — reserve your spot today!
📞 708-356-6243
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
We can’t wait to create with you! 💙
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranWorkshop #VeteranFamilies #WinchesterCA
🇺🇸 Come say hi to Heal Vets!
We’re excited to be joining the Together We Stand 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention in Temecula on Saturday, September 26.
Stop by the Heal Vets booth and meet Mona, our new Creative Engagement Specialist (CES)! 💙 She’ll be there representing Heal Vets and sharing how creativity can help support healing for veterans.
If you’re attending the 5K, be sure to stop by, say hello, and welcome Mona to the Heal Vets family!
To register go to: tinyurl.com/Stand5K
📍 Temecula, CA
📅 Saturday, September 26
👋 Hope to see you there!
#HealVets #TogetherWeStand #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport #HealingThroughCreativity
🇺🇸 Veteran Spotlight: Grace M.
This month, we're proud to spotlight Grace M., a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran from San Diego, California.
As a therapist, doctoral student, and mother, Grace spends much of her time caring for others and managing responsibilities. She knows how important creativity and self-care can be for managing stress, but finding the time, supplies, and resources for those activities isn't always easy.
That's one of the things Grace appreciates most about Heal Vets' Creativity in a Box program. Everything she needs is already there, giving her the opportunity to simply choose an activity and create.
“What may look like a simple craft project is actually a meaningful form of self-care, mindfulness, and stress relief.”
For Grace, having creativity within reach provides a way to slow down, stay present, and focus on the moment.
Thank you, Grace, for sharing your story with us and for your service. 💙🇺🇸
Healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#VeteranSpotlight #HealVets #MarineCorpsVeteran #CreativityInABox #HealingThroughCreativity
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Wednesday Words 💙
Sometimes creativity can provide a much-needed moment of peace.
Stewart M., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Prairie Village, Kansas, shared:
“I sincerely appreciate the time you took to provide me with this craft kit. It was fun and took my mind off of my troubles.”
Thank you, Stewart, for sharing your words with us and for your service. 🇺🇸
Your support helps us continue providing veterans with opportunities for creativity, connection, and healing.
Learn more at HealVets.org.
#WednesdayWords #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteranSupport #USMC
⏰ There’s still time to join us! 🎨
Our Stash Box Workshop is coming up next week, and there’s still time to reserve your spot!
Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a morning of creativity, connection, and community at Help Heal Veterans Headquarters.
📅 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 — reserve your spot today!
📞 708-356-6243
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
We can’t wait to create with you! 💙
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranWorkshop #VeteranFamilies #WinchesterCA
🇺🇸 Come say hi to Heal Vets!
We’re excited to be joining the Together We Stand 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention in Temecula on Saturday, September 26.
Stop by the Heal Vets booth and meet Mona, our new Creative Engagement Specialist (CES)! 💙 She’ll be there representing Heal Vets and sharing how creativity can help support healing for veterans.
If you’re attending the 5K, be sure to stop by, say hello, and welcome Mona to the Heal Vets family!
To register go to: tinyurl.com/Stand5K
📍 Temecula, CA
📅 Saturday, September 26
👋 Hope to see you there!
#HealVets #TogetherWeStand #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport #HealingThroughCreativity
