Parish explores ways to ease war veterans' transition home

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Parish Explores ways to ease war veterans’ transition home

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) – Members of St. Bernard Parish in St. Paul are exploring how their faith community can best contribute to a statewide campaign designed to aid soldiers making the transition from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to being back home with their families.

The campaign, called “Warrior to Citizen,” is also drawing support from governmental bodies, businesses and social and civic groups. It was created by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

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“They will assist in (veterans’) integration, whether it be helping them get a job or putting on a pancake breakfast to thank them for their service or creating some type of awareness in the St. Bernard’s community,” he said.

The community actively reaching out to support and involve the returning soldier sounds very helpful in making the difficult transition from war to civilian life.

Good job, St. Bernard Parish!