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Looking for Peer Mentors

Applications are now being taken for the next class of individuals interested in becoming Peer Mentor volunteers at the Dryhootch. Training consists of 12 hours of class interaction with ongoing follow up supervision/support. There is a great need for trained peers to work with veterans and their families. Classes are offered on alternate Friday afternoons for three periods of t… Continue

Added by mark flower on August 30, 2010 at 9:16pm — 1 Comment

New therapy practice in Madison

I am interested in working with families, couples, and individuals to help them build happier lives. I offer a variety of billing options for Service Members, students and those experiencing financial hardships. I enjoy showing my clients how their strengths can

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Added by Lauren Beth Espie on August 17, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

MONDAY TO ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!!

I HAVE SMOKED PORK SHOULDER PROVIDED BY FELLOW PATRIOT JOSEPH MITCHELL FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS ON MONDAY 16TH AUG 2010 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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Added by Justin L. Lombness on August 15, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Therapy options

Lauren B. Espie MS, MFT Family, Couple & Individual Therapy, LLC 6417 Odana Rd. Suite A Madison, WI 53719 July 28, 2010 Hello! I am a therapist who has just opened up a new private practice in an office on the West side of Madison. I am looking to serve our military population and their families in all stages of their careers. I recognize the stigma that can follow a service member who may seek therapy which is why my billing does not include any form of insurance or Medical Assistance… Continue

Added by Lauren Beth Espie on August 5, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Manny

Manny,

I am so proud of you and happy to have gotten chances to meet and talk to You at the High Ground and at Heratige Days. May God always hold You in the palm of his hand. You are a good man and my family members that have met you think you are awesome

Barb Voss

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Added by Barbara Voss on August 3, 2010 at 11:03pm — No Comments

Friday and Saturday at the Hootch

I would like to thank all those that came down and worked at the Hootch,Mike doing the Dry wall, Justin,Manny Jason,Larry,helping with Drywall and the Basement,Adam and his wife Ann with the basement and Painting,Megan, Lori and Allison for Painting also Heidie and her Gang from UWM Rachael,Megan and Monica for painting,Thank you all for your support and Effort,We love you All Continue

Added by mark flower on August 1, 2010 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Thanks to all Peer Mentors

We completed another Peer-to-Peer Mentoring training and what a success it was! Thank-you to all who have participated and worked hard so you can help others. You are truly wonderful people and I am honored to know each of you. Dryhootch is growing like crazy now so having so many trained mentors is very helpful and brings great peace of mind. I look forward to seeing all of you again soon.

Thank-you Walt for providing the facility for our final big day along with coffee and donuts. Tha… Continue

Added by Kathy Anderson on August 1, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

3rd Annual AA at the VA

The 3rd Annual AA at the VA Mini-Conference is set of Oct 9 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the VAMC at 5000 W National Ave in Milwaukee. Please comes support our fellow men and women vets who are treatment patients at the this facility. The suggested donation is only $5.00 which helps supports the conference and goes back into the system to help our Brothers and Sisters in Arms in recovery. Please contact me for more information or if you are interested in volunteering.

In the Spirit of Ser… Continue

Added by Tom Mitchell on July 29, 2010 at 8:20am — No Comments

Hand Surgery-Grand Opening-Back to School

Hope everyone is doing well in Dryhootchland! Recently had surgery on my hand for trigger release on my thumb and it will be 2-3 weeks before it will back to normal hopefully. Look forward seeing y'all at the grand opening as it falls on one of my anniversary dates and is the weekend before I start the fall semester at UWM. I will be a second semster Freshman....woohoo!

Rock on, March on and Keep on Keepin' on!

Tom
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Added by Tom Mitchell on July 29, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

FROM NPR: Life Insurance Firms Profit From (military) Death Benefits

This is important for folks to know about. It looks like the VA is trying to sort this out, but the story also indicates that they are a step behind. If you know anyone who has fallen, be sure their family is aware of this:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128799983

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Added by Zeno Franco on July 28, 2010 at 10:23pm — No Comments

Sunday and Monday at The Hootch

Well another productive couple of days at the Hootch,I would like to thank Justin, Jeff,Jason, Larry and Peter who helped get the dirt out of the Basement.Also Scott and Manny doing more of the carpentry and Aaron and Dick that knocked out more of the Electric You Are All AWESOME !!!!!!!!! Continue

Added by mark flower on July 26, 2010 at 9:48pm — No Comments

At the Hootch

It has been a Minute that I wrote from my last Entry,would love to Thank many People for there Help so Far,Tony and Steve from Alpine Plumbing,Our Electricians Dick and Aaron, Justin and Jason for there work on the basement so far,Mike and Jim from the Union Leadership,Allison,Abby,Larry,Lynn,Walt,Paul,Scott and of course Bob that hung around at Brady Street days and said Hi to the Neighbor Hood.And the Many other People That Has made this all Possible to this Point in Time because with out you… Continue

Added by mark flower on July 25, 2010 at 7:13am — No Comments

ARTICLE ON MANNY. jsonline.com

Veterans get help surviving the peace

Ernie Mastroianni for the Journal Sentinel

Veterans (from left) Justin Lambness, Manuel “Manny” Mora and Mark Flower stand in front of Dryhootch on E. Brady St.

Dryhootch offers counseling to those returning from war

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Added by Justin L. Lombness on July 25, 2010 at 6:05am — 12 Comments

Surgery and more

I'm home after surgery..it went well and i'll get more results this week. Tuesday i'll be heading to FT. Knox again for a 30 minute appt. Fly out Tuesday afternoon..appt. is at 1530 hours on Wednesday, Thursday off for the whole day and fly back Friday, mind you i'm following orders and did not make these travel arrangements...Go Army. Continue

Added by Scott M. Leader on July 18, 2010 at 12:42pm — 2 Comments

3rd Annual Run for the Fallen Aug 22nd-please RSVP me: Gentlyjs@yahoo.com

Please join "Being There-Reaching Out" and the WI Famiiles of our Fallen Heros in our annual Memorial walk in their honor. More info in the "Event" page..this was just to remind you to RSVP me. Love-Judith(Founder)

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Added by Judith Singer on July 14, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Here, Today Now

How did i get to where i am today, i've crossed many roads,witnessed the horrific actions of remorseless people...Lived and Loved..loved and lost..through sickness, i've somehow found the way to fight on..I ask myself" Where does that Strength come from ? You can't be taught this or buy it at the local store or even find it on EBAY....but somehow that pea brain of mine tag-teamed with my soul found a way.. Lately i have found myself straining, like some evil force has pulled the plug and is lett… Continue

Added by Scott M. Leader on July 7, 2010 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Hootch on Brady St.

We had a great day @ the Hootch on Brady St. The Inspector came in and gave us the go ahead for plumbing and electrical...the plumbing will start this week as well as the basement repair. We have a couple of Inspector modifications to do..re-locate the electrical and cable services to make sure ADA codes are met...and we have to install a new exterior door on the East side of the bldg...and some other smaller mods that will be easy to do. Stay tuned..i'm planning a clean-up day right before dryw… Continue

Added by Scott M. Leader on July 6, 2010 at 6:17pm — No Comments

DryHootch of Waukesha Contact Info

Location: DryHootch of Waukesha County 217 Wisconsin Ave # 411 C/O Mary Madden Waukesha, WI 53186-4946 Contact personnel: Mark Menting PH: 262-617-8634 email: mmenting@wi.rr.com Mary Madden PH: 414-587-2850 Continue

Added by Mark Menting on July 4, 2010 at 11:14am — No Comments

Combined Arms Doctrine and the Dryhootch Mission

This may not be the most original of thoughts, but it occurred to me as I was mulling things over this morning that we as an organization are in a uniquely advantageous position to serve fellow Vets/Service Members in ways that the existing available resources are unlikely to be able to provide. We have qualities of fluidity and nimbleness that allow for rapid adaptation to a "dynamic front"; whereas more traditional entities, the VA for instance, is weighed down by it's own bureaucracy, and bec… Continue

Added by Joe Farmer (Chappy) on July 2, 2010 at 6:27am — No Comments

Suddenly

When I blogged a few weeks ago I was really feeling down on my luck. I was focusing on the uncertainties I faced being in summer school at UWM and not receiving the amount of financial aid I had expected.

Then, suddenly, I got a new job, had a good interview about being an intern at a community organization and worked out a solution to my car problems. Now, I can see solutions to some of the things that were bothering me. I even called the VA to reschedule an appointment… Continue

Added by kenyatta yamel on July 1, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

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Dryhootch In the News

"Veterans get help surviving the peace" Milwaukee Journal July 25, 2010 Faces of Hope | Felicia Thomas-Lynn

Veterans (from left) Justin Lambness, Manuel “Manny” Mora and Mark Flower stand in front of Dryhootch on E. Brady St.
Dryhootch offers counseling to those returning from war
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