Veteran Writers Alliance
TWO LOCAL RESIDENTS FOUNDING NEW ORGANIZATION TO HELP VETERANS
Veteran Writers Alliance was founded as a means to assist Veterans “Healing Through Writing.” This venture came about when two passionate writers from Royal Palm Beach, Fl, crossed paths in 2018 in a local writers group. One is a veteran of 27 years and three active duties, Hartley Barnes, and the other a local publisher, Karina Felix.
They both saw the drastic changes that occurred with the Veteran after two years of writing and sharing his stories. He became more personable, focused, and outgoing. In discussing these changes, the idea came about to help others, especially combat veterans, have the same opportunity and experience of healing through writing, and to publish a yearly compilation book creating pride and accomplishment.
Research shows that every day, many veterans commit suicide.
The organization raises funds to supply the group with writing materials, refreshments, cost of publishing and promoting the book, networking and invitations of local holistic practitioners to assist with information and education of the various healing modalities available.
Its goal is to create small groups all throughout the nation, to produce momentum and engage more veterans to find a safe place where they can express themselves, feel free to share their thoughts and ideas, without any judgments, just acceptance, support, and camaraderie.
Not only are the combat veterans in need of help, but also their families and friends that are welcoming them back and helping them integrate back into normal life.
The “Veteran Writers of the Palm Beaches,” will start meeting twice a month starting March 2020.
We are holding our first Meet & Greet Networking to introduce the community to the organization.
MEET & GREET NETWORKING
March 16th, 5 pm – 7 pm
DAS Craft Beer + Pizza
2415 N Ocean Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Thanks to our Sponsor: DAS Craft Beer + Pizza (Owner Art Peacock)
To all Veterans, their family, friends, and the community at large, we invite you to join this worthy cause and help us reach our mission’s goals.
Contact info:
Hartley Barnes – 561.797.2554
Karina Felix – 561.317.8751
Co-Founders
www.VeteranWritersAlliance.org
Info@VeteranWritersAlliance.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
561.797.2554
