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
“This is a highly motivated, highly disciplined group. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have specific needs and challenges that require support,”–Tim Nellett, PAVE Program Manager The PAVE program was … 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
Syracuse University Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) Team Leader Katy Quartaro was profiled in a feature piece on the university’s website. (From the Syracuse University website) Read 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
In the latest HomeFront Strong newsletter we look back on the program’s founding years ago, sharpen our skills on leaning on our support systems, share “Where in the Mitten” we’ve … 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
Alex Sawin, a former Peer Advisor at University of Nevada Las Vegas within our PAVE program, was recently named “Student Veteran of the Year” by Student Veterans of America (SVA) … Learn More