Posts by Heidi Christensen

I am pleased that in GOP dominated Utah, leadership initiatives to address high rates of gun suicide are proactively saving lives. Here are some great articles about Utah’s initiative to save lives: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/08/26/744152861/in-rural-utah-preventing-suicide-means-meeting-gun-owners-where-they-are A great quote from this article sums up my position as a Right Wing Maniac: “Gun-owning families can bring down the number…

Please check out this excellent community resource sponsored by Deer Park Physical Therapy: http://www.deerparkphysicaltherapy.com/vets-for-vets Here is the scoop from their web site: Deer Park Physical Therapy & Fitness Center – which operates The Pool, The Fitness Center, and The Gym – is proud to announce a program of physical fitness and therapeutic recreation run by…

Listen to Army Specialist Nick Richardson, Founder of Gr8ter Veterans of Spokane, on Rep. and Army Lieutenant Matt Shea’s podcast: http://mattshea.podbean.com/e/patriot-radio-06232016-with-nick-richardson/ Nick and Matt give their individual testimonies about life after Military service, as well share community resources to help all Veterans. Thank you Nick and Matt for your service. #VetSafe #supercozy #TeamUSA #globalstandards

Our Story – 22 Until Valhalla – Battling Veteran Suicide Thank you Army Veteran Russell Pabst for introducing me to 22 Until Valhalla: https://www.22uv.org/our-story.html You are not less of a man for asking for help. You are more of a man for asking for help. Yes, I am being gender specific here because Veteran suicide…

Please come support Gr8ter Veterans of Spokane‘s Halloween Party, Friday October 18th at 19:30 hours, located The Viking 1221 North Stevens Street in beautiful downtown Spokane: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gr8ter-veterans-2nd-annual-halloween-party-tickets-71192074411?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete Featured guests include Army Specialist Nick Richardson, Sergeant First Class Gordon Ewell, Sergeant Athena Ives, The McCues, Valerie, Justine, Mellad, & Sam & Amanda. Please come support this…

A friend of mine recently shared this article about Veterans killing themselves right in the VA facilities meant to serve them. My preference is for business, not bureaucracy. However, this is not about throwing the VA under the bus. Before we had the bureaucracy of the VA, we had the business of charitable people, mostly…

What an amazing story about how Airman Kiaundra Miller and 11 other Fairchild Airforce Base Airmen picked up trash along the Centennial Trail: https://www.khq.com/news/fairchild-airmen-clean-up-trash-along-the-centennial-trail/article_cf3fafbe-a8d5-11e9-b96f-e34245c6d9c8.html Let’s all eliminate litter and encourage those living outdoors to pack in/pack out. Being clean is something anyone at any economic level can be. Compassion for those affected by homelessness begins…

I recently had the privilege of meeting U.S. Army Veteran, Nick Richardson. His passion for Veterans is proven in his vast community work. Check out his organization here: https://www.gr8terveterans.com/ Nick served before and after 9/11 (1999-2003). Nick’s experience as a young Veteran is sure to improve the lives of Veterans in Spokane and everywhere. Thank…