Stories of Impact
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.
Cheers, Tears and Tail Wags: Meet WCC’s Class of 2023!
It was just a few weeks ago that Warrior Canine Connection’s Class of 2023 celebrated its paw-some graduation. The ceremony, which was hosted virtually, had tails wagging and eyes misty. These incredible assistance dog teams shared snippets of their military journeys and heartwarming tales of their newfound furry partners. It was a celebration, a round […]
Catches for Canines: Tito’s and Ravens Score Big for WCC!
Warrior Canine Connection is thrilled to share some exciting news for football fans and dog lovers alike! Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the Baltimore Ravens have joined forces to make every reception count in the regular 2023 NFL season. For each reception completed by the Ravens, Tito’s will contribute $100 to support WCC’s mission, with an […]