It was a heartwarming and therapeutic few days of “Help Us Help Vets & Idaho Veterans Network & VFW Post 4000 & Idaho Division of Veterans Services & Idaho Veterans Wreaths” joining forces to provide a hand up to veterans in need of housing furnishings as they transitioned from the Boise Rescue Mission & El-Ada to their very own housing. By joining forces from different veteran and state nonprofit organizations, we are able to strengthen our abilities to respond to struggling veterans in need of assistance as they battle to stand back up on their own two feet. Together we are stronger!

Help Us Help Vets recently helped the VFW Meridian Auxiliary fill "personal needs/goodie" boxes for the troops headed for overseas.

Donna and I recently had the privilege of delivering clothes to the veterans at the River of Life Men's Shelter. This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to ensure that our veterans have access to essential items. We are grateful to our donors whose contributions make these deliveries possible, helping us support those who have served our nation.

​​The River of Life Men's Shelter, part of the Boise Rescue Mission, is a major project we support. This shelter provides crucial services to veterans, offering a safe place to stay and access to resources. Unlike many organizations, it operates entirely on donations, without government support. By donating men's clothing and other essentials, we help sustain this vital mission. Your support can make a difference; consider contributing to help us continue aiding those who have served our country.

For Memorial Day, we honored each veteran in our program by giving them a flag in a stand representing their service organization. These flags serve as a symbol of our gratitude and respect for their dedication and sacrifice. It was a heartfelt gesture to remind them that their service is remembered and valued by the community.

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we prepared special goodie bags filled with snacks for the 36 veterans in our program. These thoughtful treats were a token of our appreciation, bringing a little festive joy to those who have served our country. Our dedicated volunteers enjoyed putting together these packages, knowing they would bring smiles and a sense of community to our veterans

Valentine's Day is a heartwarming occasion, and we took this opportunity to spread love at the River Of Life Men's Shelter, focusing on our cherished Veterans. Our gesture of appreciation involved creating custom Thermal Cups emblazoned with our HUHV Logo, sweetened with candy. Donna Membretti and I, alongside James Bell, the Facility Director, personally handed these gifts to each veteran, making the moment special.
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A heartfelt thanks to Everett Cussins of Cussins Enterprise for his generous donation, Craig from Black Signs for crafting and engraving the cups, and Patricia Hockett and Sally Uberuaga for their essential role in preparing the gifts. As we look forward to St. Patrick's Day, we're excited about our next initiative of delivering themed bags, thanks to the support from the Treasure Valley Blue Star Moms. Your support is what makes these moments unforgettable.

This holiday season, we embraced the spirit of giving by delivering 150 Christmas stockings filled with warmth and joy to veterans and the homeless at Boise's River of Life Men's Shelter. Our commitment to spreading cheer didn't stop there; we also brought 50 festive stockings to the children at the Ada County Boys and Girls Club. This initiative was a heartwarming way to share the holiday spirit with those in our community who need it most, making the season a bit brighter for everyone involved.

On a freezing day in Boise, we were blessed with a generous donation of Poncho/Blankets from Astegos Non-Profit Warehouse in Garden City, bringing warmth to those in need. These essential gifts found their way to Max Mohammadi's projects for the homeless population, offering immediate comfort and protection against the cold.

Our journey of giving continued as we joined forces with the Treasure Valley Blue Star Mothers, who contributed heavy blue blanket ponchos. Together, we extended our reach, delivering these ponchos along with clothing to the River Of Life, ensuring that warmth and care were shared with those facing the harsh winter. This collaboration highlights the power of community and the impact of kindness.