4 Benefits of Monthly Recurring Donations to Nonprofits
Monthly recurring donations help not for profit organizations around the world make meaningful impacts for their causes. Learn about the ways donors can benefit too!
Relaying the Message of Hope
Kayaking fishing and excursions are proven to improve overall wellness for veterans and first responders! HOW Ambassadors are spreading the word about the impact of the programs.
What You Need To Know Before Getting On the Water
Getting on the water for your first kayaking excursion is exciting! Learn some basic but necessary tips to make sure your trip is as safe as it is fun.
Why Spending Time Near Water Will Improve Your Overall Wellness
While the cognitive impacts of spending time in nature are desirable, there are also other emotional, physiological benefits to increasing your time outdoors, particularly if water is involved.
4 Positive Ways to Cope with Post-Traumatic Stress
Whether you or someone you love have recently been diagnosed with PTS or are just looking for ways to cope, there is a wide spectrum of mental health practices to help you cope.
Invisible Injuries
“One minute you are enjoying your life, and the next people are dying all around you and you are running for your life. It leaves a permanent mark.” ~Priscilla Horvath, Heroes on the Water Volunteer Program Coordinator
Memorial Day: Why We Celebrate
In the years since its inception as a federal holiday, Memorial Day has become a marker for the beginning of Summer. But as with many holidays, sometimes the true meaning of Memorial Day can get lost in all of the marketing.
Honor and Sacrifice
Officer Keith Mackenzie is a father of three who has built a 28-year career as a police officer in Bethel, Connecticut. He is the Assistant Coordinator for HOW’s Western Connecticut Chapter and is an avid sportsman, fisherman and kayaker. He says he recognized the positive impact Heroes on the Water has made in his close friend Mike Libertini who is the Coordinator for the chapter.
May 2022 Observances
With so many patriotic observances taking place in May, it is no surprise that this month was officially designated as Military Appreciation Month by the U.S. Congress in 1999.
My Heart Belongs to Veterans and First Responders
“The years I’ve participated have meant so much to me,” says Chaz. “I have met amazing people who have lost loved ones while defending our country. I’ve met kids who are growing up without a parent because of that dedication.”
