Stories of Impact
Fur-midable Friends: The Science Behind Dogs and Our Well-Being
We all love our dogs. They make us smile, laugh and they are the best of companions. Research has recently proven what Warrior Canine Connection has upheld all along: dogs are good for our health. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA), the calming effect of dogs extends beyond […]
Raising the Woof: WCC’s Barn Renovation for Enhanced Veteran Support
The barn renovation at Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is officially underway! It’s a big deal for all of us at WCC and a major milestone. Yep, we hit a few bumps along the way, thanks to the pandemic and some budget hurdles, but good things take time, right? WCC felt strongly about renovating the 1938 […]
Soaring Dreams: WCC Helping to Make Connections in the Sky
“I grew up with a lot of helicopters overhead, and I always wanted to fly or have something to do with aviation,” said Kayla Foliente. “When I’m up there, I just feel free—my physical limitations don’t matter as much.” Kayla, 21, has always wanted to become a pilot. She is an active member of Civil […]
Thanks to Progressive, WCC Gets a New Set of Wheels
It’s only been a few weeks and this new minivan already has a couple hundred new miles on it! Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) accepted the keys to the vehicle in mid-November at a special ceremony in Glen Burnie. The generous donation came courtesy of Progressive’s Keys to Progress vehicle giveaway program, an initiative that aims […]
Maryland’s veterans secretary on suicide prevention; Training service dogs for service members
Preventing suicide among veterans is personal for state Secretary of Veteran Affairs’ Anthony Woods. He lost his mother, an Air Force veteran, to suicide five years ago. We hear how Woods is expanding the reach of mental-health services. Read Woods’ commentary in the Baltimore Banner. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. Veterans can […]
‘Chief’ the dog is helping veterans in honor of Ron Rivera’s late dad
Commanders Coach Ron Rivera’s dad was named Eugenio, who served two tours in Vietnam and beyond. And a future Warrior Canine Connection service dog was recently named in his honor. Check out the full story from WUSA9 News.