Parish explores ways to ease war veterans' transition home

Published: 2007-10-12

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. Returning veterans have a variety of needs, according to Dennis Donovan, national organizer for public achievement at the institute's Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Initiatives can include job fairs centered on their education, talents and leadership skills; creation of a virtual Veterans of Foreign Wars post on the Internet that connects returning veterans with each other; or a one-stop clearinghouse that offers a variety of services.

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