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Never forget their sacrifice. 🇺🇸
And check in on your friends! 💙

Three years ago today the ultimate price was paid at HKIA in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26th, 2021.

I know many of us spent the day watching the news unfold & this day has been a spark that has relit the fire of pain in our community.

Remember to say their names, tell their stories, & check in on your friends.

We will never forget.

HM3 Max Soviak

LCpl. Kareem Nikoui

LCpl. Rylee McCollum

Cpl. Hunter Lopez

LCpl. Jared Schmitz

LCpl. David Lee Espinoza

Cpl. Humberto Sanchez

Sgt. Johanny Rosario

Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page

SSgt. Taylor Hoover

SSG. Ryan Knauss

Sgt. Nicole Gee

LCpl. Dylan Merola

Are you a veteran, active-duty military personnel, or first responder in SC who is interested in participating in an outdoor therapy program with WLS Foundation? We are taking applications for 2024 and 2025 opportunities. If you think you could benefit from outdoor therapy, simply fill out the application linked below.

👉 https://www.whenlifesucks.org/outdoor-therapy-application

Check out this HOT JOBS list for August.

Visit jobs.scworks.org and search the job order number for the position you're interested in for details and to apply.

Join us today in recognizing . Purple Hearts honor the men and women who have been wounded or killed in action while bravely serving our country. Their dedication and bravery continue to inspire us all.

To learn more about Purple Hearts, read a great article by the USO linked below:

https://www.uso.org/stories/2276-8-purple-heart-facts

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We are proud to honor or veterans in every capacity - those who work for us, those who volunteer with us, those who serve on our board, and especially those who benefit from our services.

We deeply appreciate the dedication, unique skills, and leadership of our veterans, and we encourage other companies and organizations to hire veterans and experience the value they bring.

If you are a job-seeking veteran in SC and could benefit from a resume review, please send us a message!

A few people from WLS will be attending. Join us if you're able and interested in fly fishing!

Fly Tying this thursday, July 18, 2024.

Jack Gartside's Gurgler has become world-famous for catching about every kind of fish. You adjust the materials and sizes of fly to suite your fancy and for the fish that you are pursuing.
In your Browser, just type Gartside Gurgler and see all the results you get. Also, do a search using the terms "gurgler fly" to see what pops up.

The Gurgler is what we will be doing this week.

Join us for fly tying and beer on July 18th at Two River’s Public House in Seneca. We will meet at 7 PM! Chapter members are encouraged to bring their own vise, lights, and material. We will have vises and material available. We can help get you tying, also.

Address:
415 East Main Street
Seneca, SC

JOB FAIR - SC Works
There will be a Job Fair at the Anderson County Library on July 25, 2024. Several employers will be there, so grab a friend and come on by. Please see the attached flyer for details.
SC Works - Your Next Step

Free Fly Tying 🎣
Seneca, SC
Thurs • July 18 • 7 pm

We have a group of vets and first responders from WLS who'll be attending this event. Mark your calendar and join us if you're able! 🗓️

💥Operation 2266 shirts are here!💥
Thank you to our sponsors and those who donated "in memory of" to make this possible.

Our friends, Jackie Wayne and Jeff, are riding in Operation 2266 - Route 66, 2448 Miles for the WLS Foundation this September. ALL PROCEEDS from anything ride related go to whenlifesucks.org and will help bring awareness to mental health and su***de in BOTH First Responders AND Veterans!

Shirts are $30 and come with a patch and sticker! Place your order at the link below:

https://dip123.com/when_life_sucks/shop/home

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Today is a special day for our country, but let’s remember why we have all the freedoms that we do! We wanted to do something special for a veteran on the 4th - won’t mention a name.

We had a veteran who was at risk of losing his camper and car due to some ongoing health issues and not being able to work. With some donors who don’t want to be mentioned, we were able to get him caught up on payments. We also worked with commercial bank to redo the entire loan for this veteran. When we went to the store the buy this veteran food, we ran into another supporter and great human that offered to buy all the food.

House saved. ☑️
Car saved. ☑️
Belly full. ☑️

Sometimes we don’t post about these things so the veteran doesn’t feel less asking for our help, but this is just one example of the things we work on daily to step in "when life sucks." Thanks to all the awesome people involved who wanted to remain anonymous.

Thank a veteran today! Pass it on. 🇺🇸

As we move into tomorrow to celebrate Independence Day, we invite you to join us in paying tribute to the thousands of service members that are deployed all over the world. We have a deep appreciation for those who risk their lives to defend our country and the freedoms we enjoy and, of course, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Here's to hoping your ears are ringing with the sound of freedom tomorrow!

For immediate need, call or text 988. For other inquiries, message us or get to your nearest VA hospital for long-term care. It's ok to talk to someone even if you're just having a rough day!

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. With the stigma surrounding men's mental health, it can still be hard for men of any age to reach out for help. And unfortunately, it can be even more difficult for male veterans or active-duty military.

Although we have experienced a positive shift in culture surrounding men's mental health, we still have a long way to go! For those who want to make a positive impact and help break the stigma, we recommend reaching out and making friends, family, and colleagues feel heard, checking in on loved ones and letting them know someone is there for them.

Those who ever have concerns for a veteran or service member’s well-being can recommend calling or texting 988 for confidential support 24 hours a day or you can reach out to us for resources. You do not have to be in a crisis to use the 988 service... sometimes we just need someone to talk to and feel supported.

Free Fly Tying 🎣
Seneca, SC
Thurs • June 13 • 7 pm

We have a few folks from WLS attending this event sponsored by Chattooga River Chapter Trout Unlimited. Please make plans to join us if you're able!

Join us for fly tying and beer on June 13th at Two River’s Public House in Seneca. We will meet at 7 PM and focus on tying foam hoppers! Chapter members are encouraged to bring their own vise, lights, and material. We will have vises and material available. You can be a novice. We will help you

SC Works has several events planned for June! Please see the flyer for details and make plans to come find your next career.
SC Works - Your Next Step

We'd like to send out a special thanks to the Emerald City Rotary for hosting Lauren, our Chief of Operations, in Greenwood earlier this week. Lauren enjoyed breakfast with the rotary members and shared a brief overview about WLS, our opportunities for growth, and what we accomplish through our mission.

If you'd like to invite Lauren to speak at a club or networking meeting in the Upstate area, please send an email request to [email protected].

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the landings along the Normandy coast during . Join us today as we honor the brave service members who fought for our freedoms, which are too often taken for granted. May their spirit of duty, honor, and courage continue to inspire us all!

LATE POST! 🚨
Last weekend (Memorial Day Weekend), we had the opportunity to make some much needed corrections and upgrades to the porch of a Vietnam Veteran’s widow. The porch was not structurally safe and now we can rest assured she can navigate her home and property safely. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up to help! (Not all pictured)

This , please join us as we remember and reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We continually strive to honor their courage, devotion, and sacrifice.

We can't let pass without sharing how Veterans and their loved ones have taken charge of their mental health and improved their lives.

Watch Veterans describe what they gained through treatment — balance, connection and more:

Today I Am | Mental Health Month Discover stories from Veterans who found healing, balance, recovery and more through mental health treatment and support from their loved ones and communities.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to get some of our female veterans and first responders out on the water and introduced to the healing power of the outdoors!

SC Works and SC@WORK Rural Connections will be having a Job and Resource Fair at the Dream Center in Easley Monday, May 20, from 10:00am to Noon. Please make plans to attend. SC Works - Your Next Step