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HFMN 2025 SECOND QUARTER NEWSLETTER |
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A WORD FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
In the last year, Home Front Military Network made powerful strides in fulfilling our mission to support service members, veterans, and their families. In 2024, our team responded to over 17,000 calls for assistance and provided more than $250,000 in emergency financial assistance - keeping hundreds safely housed and meeting critical basic needs. We are especially proud that 95% of financial assistance recipients remained stably housed and 96% of all clients reported improved health and well-being after receiving HFMN's support. These outcomes reflect the dedication of our staff, the strength of our 50+ partner agencies, and our unwavering commitment to walking alongside every client for as long as they need us.
Sincerely,
Kate Hatten
HFMN Executive Director
| | | MEET OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER! | | |
Meet Richard "Doc" H. Klodnicki
Dr. Richard H. "Doc" Klodnicki is the President and CEO of AERETI, Inc., bringing over 38 years of leadership experience in operations and technical program management across federal, commercial, and defense sectors. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of service in space and missile operations, he led operational tests for acquisition programs totaling over $24 billion. Prior to AERETI, he held executive roles including Chief Growth Officer and Chief Scientist in various government contracting firms. A USAF Academy graduate, Doc holds a PhD from the University of Denver, is a certified PMP, and has published extensively on operational testing and C4ISR. Doc is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and received the NDIA Gold Medal for his leadership on the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NDIA. He has served on many boards and panels, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification-Accreditation Body and USAF Academy Associates of Graduates.
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12TH ANNUAL HONORING THE BRAVE℠
GOLF TOURNAMENT: THANK YOU!
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SWITCHBACKS RESOURCE FAIR
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We are grateful to all participants for helping us sell out for the 5th year in a row and raise more than $30,000! This will make a tremendous difference in furthering HFMN’s mission to assist military service members, veterans, and their families by providing emergency financial assistance and connecting them to over 50 of our trusted partner agencies for benefits assistance, employment, housing, and mental health services, and more.
Click here to read our post event blog!
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9th Annual Honoring the Brave℠ Breakfast
Tuesday | September 23rd, 2025 | 7:00 AM
The Broadmoor
21 Lake Cir. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Click here to register!
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"I have got to say this organization saved my life. I was so behind on bills from being stuck in the hospital I was on the verge of becoming another homeless veteran. This organization was the ONLY military organization I reached out that actually offered help instead of a t-shirt or hat…Home Front was quick and easy. When I tell you, I was ready to end my life because I felt like such a failure. I can’t give enough thanks to you all. Thank you so much for actually SAVING veterans in need."
Rebecca, Army veteran
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"Your commitment to our joint mission and unwavering support for veterans…do not go unnoticed. I’m proud to call Home Front Military Network a true partner in this effort. Thank you for all you do to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served."
Steve Smith, Military Programs Coordinator, Craig Hospital/Operation TBI Freedom
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Schriever SFB Back to School Bash
Tuesday | August 1st, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
20 Falcon Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80912
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USAFA Back to School Bash
Thursday | August 7th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5132 Cathedral Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840
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