Oregon National Guard reaches out to faith-based organizations

Oregon National Guard reaches out to faith-based organizations
Capi Lynn

Faith-based organizations are invited by the Oregon National Guard to become a “Partner in Care” to support service members, veterans and their families in communities throughout the state.

A one-day summit, in partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, will be held Tuesday, May 8 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Industrial Way, Clackamas.

Participants will learn about military/veteran culture, the Guard’s Partners in Care program, and suicide prevention. They will have opportunities to network with leaders and get involved on a personal, congregational and community level.

The hope, according to an email sent to me by Special Projects Officer Elan Lambert of the Oregon National Guard’s Joint Transition Assistance Program, is that a faith-based network will become a vital part of a larger effort to provide community based care to military families and veterans since this state does not have an active duty installation.
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