Brian, US Navy SEAL, restoration and sailing program participant:
“I didn't know quite what I was getting into--or how I had come to Wooden Boats for Veterans to begin with, but I got a wild idea somewhere about sailing and wooden boat building and it seemed a good place to start. It became an opportunity to come together with fellow Veterans from all wars and to be placed among people and places that support Veterans like WBFV”
Mike, US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Retired San Francisco Firefighter, volunteer:
“I am so proud to be affiliated with WBFV. The members have given Veterans who’ve participated a renewed sense of purpose and vigor in learning about the sea and how a sailboat moves through the water. I wholeheartedly endorse their program and recommend without hesitation that they be supported in helping veterans.”
Don Shalvey, Ed.D., Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Advisor to WBFV:
“This approach builds a restorative mindset and a sense of confidence in oneself and the collective community. Now triple and quadruple the number of veterans who can benefit, especially when a more formal evaluation can identify the outcomes and results of this work at scale. And then, provide them the purpose of navigating the boat they restored, to deliver critical veteran services to those rural and out of the way areas where veterans ultimately reside in our great state. THAT is the promise of this program – veterans helping other veterans.”
Judge Jeff Ross, San Francisco County Superior Court, Veteran Justice Court Program:
“Terry and WBFV have created a meaningful program for us to partner with in the service of restoring Veterans in our program to thriving and productive citizens. We are so grateful for their support.”
“I didn't know quite what I was getting into--or how I had come to Wooden Boats for Veterans to begin with, but I got a wild idea somewhere about sailing and wooden boat building and it seemed a good place to start. It became an opportunity to come together with fellow Veterans from all wars and to be placed among people and places that support Veterans like WBFV”
Mike, US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Retired San Francisco Firefighter, volunteer:
“I am so proud to be affiliated with WBFV. The members have given Veterans who’ve participated a renewed sense of purpose and vigor in learning about the sea and how a sailboat moves through the water. I wholeheartedly endorse their program and recommend without hesitation that they be supported in helping veterans.”
Don Shalvey, Ed.D., Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Advisor to WBFV:
“This approach builds a restorative mindset and a sense of confidence in oneself and the collective community. Now triple and quadruple the number of veterans who can benefit, especially when a more formal evaluation can identify the outcomes and results of this work at scale. And then, provide them the purpose of navigating the boat they restored, to deliver critical veteran services to those rural and out of the way areas where veterans ultimately reside in our great state. THAT is the promise of this program – veterans helping other veterans.”
Judge Jeff Ross, San Francisco County Superior Court, Veteran Justice Court Program:
“Terry and WBFV have created a meaningful program for us to partner with in the service of restoring Veterans in our program to thriving and productive citizens. We are so grateful for their support.”