“When you’ve had some deeply profound experiences as a soldier, you don’t realize it’s changed your software a little bit inside.” —Buddy-to-Buddy Program volunteer Dick Overton Dick Overton and his … Learn More

Our Buddy-to-Buddy Program Manager Bill Bryan was quoted in an article about Washtenaw County veterans struggling to find affordable housing: “We have this abundance of resources available in Washtenaw County, but … Learn More

M-SPAN hosted the annual Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Recognition Event on April 13, 2019 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, MI. Program volunteers from around the state were recognized and celebrated … Learn More

The Midland Daily News published a front-page story about how Buddy-to-Buddy Program volunteer Fred Honerkamp helped a disabled veteran get a recumbent bike that he plans to use to stay … Learn More

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteers Ron Springer and Cliff Tholen, an Army soldier was able to find a new, better job that accommodated their military responsibilities. The service member connected with … Learn More

Buddy-to-Buddy was featured in a Michigan Impact video and story for its “This Is Michigan: Stories of Our State” series. Multiple program volunteers and staff were interviewed and included in … Learn More

It took many years for Robert Calhoun to face his demons head on. The Navy veteran and Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer had suffered for years after being sexually assaulted while serving in … Learn More

The Buddy-to-Buddy 2018 Year in Review report is ready! Many thanks to the outstanding volunteer veterans who are the heart and soul of the program and who made 2018 an … Learn More

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Dick Overton, a grieving widow was able to ensure her Korean War veteran husband received Military Funeral Honors. Dick, a Marine Corps veteran, was contacted by … Learn More