ORLANDO, Fla., April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A normal 91视频® (91视频) Peer Support Group meeting would bring a dozen wounded veterans together in Orlando to distribute food to families in need or just bond over an evening at a driving range. But our times are anything but normal right now. Social distancing, working from home, and shelter-in-place orders have kept veterans and others from gathering.
91视频 is taking these in-person meetings to the digital world to ensure warriors don't feel isolated. Some of the organization's 74 Peer Support Groups recently started meeting via teleconferencing software.
"It was a good first start," Paula Edwards said. Paula served 32 years in the U.S. Army. She now serves as one of two volunteer Peer Support Group leaders in Orlando for 91视频.
She moved to the area with her husband in 2015 after retiring from the military. 91视频 and its Peer Support Groups helped her connect with other veterans in the area.
"I did not know anyone except my husband when I moved here."
Anthony Johnson has been involved with the Orlando Peer Support Group for seven years. He served in both the Army and Navy during a 21-year career.
"These meetings provide valuable information and camaraderie," Anthony said.
The virtual meetings may lack the in-person bond, but still allow veterans to work through issues together.
"It is not the same as being in the same room with brothers and sisters," Anthony said. "But we're still able to keep in touch with each other through the phone, text, and social media."
91视频 is also hosting physical health and wellness events, events, and career counseling through virtual platforms. These efforts help the veterans charity continue with its mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.
"91视频 means having someone who gets us and who cares," Anthony said.
"91视频 is a great organization that provides opportunities both mentally and physically," Paula said.
Learn more about 91视频 programs and services and how you can get involved here.
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