Stories of Impact
Thank You, WCC Volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Warrior Canine Connection. This month and every month, we are grateful to all the amazing volunteers who support our organization. Your time and talents truly help change Veterans’ lives. Not only that, but your contributions also significantly impact WCC’s bandwidth, budget, and ability to provide programming. Here’s a snapshot of […]
Veteran Service Organizations Team Up to Serve Warriors in the Bay Area
Both nonprofits that support Veterans in the Bay Area, Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) and Swords to Plowshares (Swords) teamed up in 2020 to provide WCC’s Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) service dog training as part of Swords’ programming for the Veterans it serves but the pandemic had other plans — it was put on pause […]
Terry Reece: The Puppy Porter of the Sky
Terry Reece has always had a passion for travel. And dogs. He managed to successfully combine his love of both, and to date, has helped transport 116 dogs and puppies for Assistance Dog International-accredited organizations, including Warrior Canine Connection, to and from locations all over the U.S. and Canada. Terry spent 33 years working for […]
Shooshan’s Gift Boosts WCC’s Efforts
John Shooshan, president and CEO of the Shooshan Company, a privately owned investor and full-service development group, built his career in real estate. Now, thanks to his philanthropic giving, he’s helping Warrior Canine Connection build its program and reach in support of Veterans. “I have always had an admiration for our military and am a […]
New Faces at WCC
Warrior Canine Connection’s pack has grown! We are excited to introduce you to two new members of our team. Michele Tate Michele joined WCC in mid-November 2021 as a service dog training instructor at WCC’s program in Asheville, North Carolina. She has vast experience working with a wide variety of breeds and temperaments, as well […]
End of Year Giving: A New Family Holiday Tradition
Stephanie and Christopher Wilson consider themselves lucky; they have a roof over their heads, good jobs, and two healthy daughters, Madeline, 10, and Lydia, 8. As they talked about the upcoming holiday season as a family, they realized there’s nothing they really “need” but know that’s not the case for many others, which sparked an […]
