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Friday marks the 103rd holiday, originally known as Armistice Day, which began a year after Germany surrendered in World War I.
Today, veteran-led organizations are helping communities prepare, respond, and recover from Hurricane Ian. The organization has more than 160,000 volunteers of his, mostly veterans.
Put a tarp on the roof, move a big tree, pile up debris on the curb.
Team Rubicon has arrived in Southwest Florida after a hurricane.
The organization mobilizes seasoned volunteers to help communities respond and recover from disasters.
“We can help the homeless and no one can ask us for help so that they can give them hope. It is a blessing to be able to give it to them.”
Brown said spending Veterans Day in Southwest Florida is the best way to honor the men and women who wear the national uniform.
“It’s about protecting them, helping them, and giving them a safe environment where they can go home and rebuild,” Brown said. It is the driving force that keeps me serving every day that I need.”
For Brown, giving back is healing.
Since returning home, he has struggled with PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse.
He said helping people saved his life.
“Coming out and joining Team Rubicon gave me direction in my life and allowed me to turn around and make things right.It gave me a mission to move me forward every day,” Brown said. rice field.
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How can people get involved?
There are several ways to support Team Rubicon, including donations and volunteering.
To donate, visit teamrubiconusa.org/give or use the Text to Give program.
If you are not an at-risk individual, you can also sign up as a volunteer and deploy during local operations.
Donate $10 to Team Rubicon by texting the word RUBICON to 20222
Text the word TEAM to 20222 to donate $25 to Team Rubicon
