Clear Path for Veterans’ CEO Ryan Woodruff highlights the organization’s mission to support veterans transitioning to civilian life. Woodruff details how Clear Path offers personalized services, including service dog programs that mitigate PTSD symptoms and improve veterans’ self-confidence and community integration. He explains that the organization also provides wellness and enrichment programs, career placement assistance, and peer mentorship.
Woodruff discusses the financial challenges, particularly a $55,000 funding gap for each of the 55 service dogs in training. He encourages community support to sustain these vital programs.
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