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The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program (VRP) is a free, community-based experience designed to support veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families through the power of story.Grounded in the belief that stories are strongholds and strategies for the mind’s frontlines, VRP creates a space for resilience, education, advocacy, dialogue, and service.
Each session brings participants together to:
• Share and reflect on lived experiences
• Build trust, connection, and belonging
• Strengthen communication and emotional resilience
• Engage in meaningful, story-driven dialogue
🕔 When: Select Monday evenings, 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Where: Truman Habitat for Humanity’s Hiram Young School / MU Extension Office
501 N. Dodgion St., Independence, MO 64050
📅 2026 Schedule:
Mar 9 | Mar 23
Apr 6 | Apr 20
May 4 | May 18
Jun 1 | Jun 15 | Jun 29
Jul 13 | Jul 27
Aug 10 | Aug 24
Sep 21
Oct 5 | Oct 19
Nov 16 | Nov 30
Dec 14
💬 Cost: Free to attend
👥 Who: Veterans, Active-Duty, First Responders, and Families
📩 Contact:
Joshua Shinn, VRP Pilot & Lead
[email protected]
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