Two photos of Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick; One from him in uniform in the mid-200s, the other of Patrick more recently

Buddy-to-Buddy praised by Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick on Michigan Radio’s Stateside Program

Posted onOctober 9, 2018October 10, 2018Authorawealty

Post-9/11 Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick was interviewed along with Vietnam veteran Lawrence Dolph for a Michigan Radio Stateside episode that aired on Monday, October 10, 2018. Patrick reflected on … Learn More

Volunteer Richie Roberts Helps a Veteran Stay in His Home

Posted onAugust 28, 2018Authorawealty

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Richie Roberts, a disabled veteran and his wife were able to stay in their home. Due to chronic health issues, a Mid-Michigan disabled veteran and his … Learn More

Buddy System—A local program helps veterans find their way

Posted onJuly 27, 2018August 1, 2018Authorawealty

M-SPAN’s Buddy-to-Buddy Program was recently featured in an Ann Arbor Observer article titled “Buddy System—A local program helps veterans find their way.” The article features quotes from longtime program volunteers … Learn More

Volunteer Turnera Croom Helps a Veteran Receive Critical Care

Posted onJuly 25, 2018July 26, 2018Authorawealty

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Turnera Croom, an ailing veteran is now getting the care he needs. The veteran was paired with Turnera after calling the program and requesting help. Turnera … Learn More

Tribute to a Great Man, Paul Clement

Posted onJune 4, 2018Authorawealty

The Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program staff and volunteers grieve the loss of Paul Clement, a long-serving and exceptional volunteer. Everyone who knew him knows what a good, kind man he … Learn More

Ron Springer, left, of Buddy to Buddy, chats with USMC veteran Richard Begley during the 15th Annual Capital Area Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on Wednesday at Adado Riverfront Park in downtown Lansing. Buddy to Buddy is a volunteer program that does outreach and support for Michigan veterans. The event brings together services at a single location to provide resources for homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless. More than 50 area agencies were in attendance to provide health screenings, shots, benefits enrollment, employment help, housing help and clothing. The event is put on by Volunteers of America Michigan in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Ron Springer Featured in Lansing State Journal

Posted onMay 24, 2018May 25, 2018Authorawealty

Long-serving Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Ron Springer was featured on the cover of the May 25, 2018 edition of the Lansing State Journal. The picture of Ron was taken at the … Learn More

Risk and Resilience

Posted onMay 16, 2018May 17, 2018Authorawealty

Adam Jando, Buddy-to-Buddy Program Social Worker and combat veteran, was featured in a U-M Office of Research article about the multidisciplinary Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers (STARRS), … Learn More

Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteers at 2018 Volunteer Recognition Event

M-SPAN hosts annual Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Recognition Event

Posted onApril 8, 2018June 19, 2018Authorawealty

M-SPAN hosted the annual Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Recognition Event on April 7, 2018 at the Yankee Air Museum. Program volunteers from around the state were recognized and celebrated for the … Learn More

Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer and Navy veteran Robert Calhoun

Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Robert Calhoun shares his powerful story of overcoming trauma

Posted onMarch 5, 2018May 1, 2018Authorawealty

In this video, Buddy-to-Buddy Program volunteer Robert Calhoun shares his powerful story: Robert was sexually assaulted while serving in the Navy. He hid the rape for years, but the effects … Learn More

Chris Wilson, February 2018 Volunteer of the Month

February 2018 Volunteer of the Month – Chris Wilson

Posted onFebruary 27, 2018Authorawealty

Help us congratulate Chris Wilson, our February Volunteer of the Month! Chris’s journey to becoming a volunteer with Buddy-to-Buddy is powerful: After going through a difficult divorce and custody battle, … Learn More