Rachel Marmor, LMHC, Named Project Manager of PAIRS IronBond Fatherhood Initiative
PAIRS Foundation announces Rachel Marmor, LMHC, as Project Manager for IronBond, a five-year federally funded initiative empowering 600+ South Florida…
Warrior to Soul Mate: Healing Hearts and Strengthening Bonds — One Conversation at a Time
Discover how Warrior to Soul Mate is helping Veterans and their loved ones reconnect, heal, and strengthen their relationships —…
Florida’s Live the Life Ministries Sued Over Intellectual Property Dispute
Discover how a legal dispute over intellectual property rights between The PAIRS Foundation and Live the Life Ministries is reshaping…
New iOS Mental Health App Available for Free on World Mental Health Day
A new iOS App from a longtime industry leader in relationship skills training is boosting key qualities of mental health…
The Lifesaving Power of Connection
Humans are wired to need social bonds, and when that need goes unmet, it can have dire consequences.
Operation Sacred Trust: Helping Veterans Receive the Benefits They’ve Earned and Deserve
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be daunting. A major hurdle is navigating the complex web of veteran benefits.
The Case for ‘Homing’ – Why Activists Should Embrace New Language in Fight Against Homelessness
Advocates called on housing activists to embrace "homing" as opposed to "housing" at a gathering in Washington, D.C.
Is Anyone Actually Listening? An App That’s Here to Help Couples, Parents and Families Impacted by Trauma
During a test run, we found the revolutionary new AI-powered PAIRS Talking Tips App helps make crucial conversations happen more…
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims Considers Nonprofit Grantee Case
A novel case before the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims considers a nonprofit grantee's request for judicial…
Embrace life by facing death: A journey for couples
A new revolutionary app from a leader in relationship skills training is helping couples all over the world embrace life…
Struggling to recruit, homelessness service providers face hiring challenges
Recruiting and hiring challenges are particularly severe for programs serving homeless populations. Vacant positions are hindering services.
“Broken Trust” impacts veterans willingness to seek help from Department of Veterans Affairs, even during crisis
The greatest challenge reaching, engaging, and serving homeless and at-risk veterans is often the "broken trust" they've felt towards the…
Mental Health America Honorees Advancing Wellness, Care and Recovery
Mental Health America honors nine Floridians leading advances in wellness, care, and recovery with 2023 Exceptional People Impacting the Community…
Five Year Study Offers Insights into Ending Veteran Homelessness
A new study offers insights into ending Veteran homelessness, challenges, and what's working.
VA Grants Help Nonprofits Surge Resources for Florida Veterans
Twelve nonprofits have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to surge resources for homeless and at-risk…
VA Program Helps World War II Veteran Facing Eviction in Florida
A 99-year-old World War II veteran was facing eviction in Broward County, Florida when he reached out to Purpose Built…
MLK Inspires Advocates, Results for America’s Veterans
A generation of MLK inspired advocates are helping veterans like Eric Roberson get the veteran benefits they earned. Roberson, 29…
Who Were America’s Homeless and At-Risk Veterans in 2021
Who were America's homeless and at-risk Veterans in 2021? In South Florida, they were overwhelmingly single men with one or…
On Independence Day, Honoring Those Who Were Too Often Forgotten
Eleven months after completing a 15-year prison term and finding himself homeless once more, a US Army Vietnam Veteran saw…
Gender inequalities for homeless female veterans
It’s not just in the military that women may have to work harder to achieve similar results and benefits to…
Veterans Helping Veterans More Often as Needs Increase
Veterans helping veterans overcome homelessness is becoming increasingly common as needs and challenges continue to grow.
Beating Homelessness, Veterans Help Others Get Benefits They’ve Earned
Veterans who have overcome homelessness are helping others get VA benefits and permanent housing.
Veterans Hurt by COVID-19 Getting Rapid VA Housing Help at Home
Very low income veterans facing housing crises as a result of coronavirus don’t have to leave home to get help…
Self-esteem as our auto-immune system
A 14-Day relationship skills class for couples in quarantine is available, helping boost emotional connection, problem-solving, and self-esteem in the…
Saving Veteran lives means hitting the streets 24/7 motivated and resourced
Will big tech come to the rescue to save veteran lives and end veteran homelessness? The same passion and technologies…
Overcoming homelessness, Miami Veteran is ready for fresh start at life, love
The former New Yorker who’d known the good life in Yonkers and Miami became homeless on the streets of his…
Who are the warriors searching for the Tony Rankins and other homeless veterans in America?
Who are the warriors searching alleyways, parks, and abandoned buildings for homeless veterans like Tony Rankin? Reza Kavoosi is on…
Memorial Day Challenge
A Memorial Day challenge to "make their courage, our courage ... their commitment, our commitment."
Veteran Overcomes Loss, Finds His Direction Home
After 20 years in the Army, former First Sgt. Eddie Miller was in and out of addiction, homeless on the…
PAIRS Creator Lori Gordon, 90
Lori Heyman Gordon, 90, created the PAIRS program to help marriages and families worldwide. She died Thursday, March 21, 2019,…
Like Norman Cooper III, Every Homeless Veteran Has a Name, Story and Dreams that Can Still Come True
Before he knew it, Norman Cooper III, a decorated Army Veteran, had lost it all. His career, money, marriage, and…
Untangling a World of Love Knots
Social media has enabled PAIRS Foundation to advance their mission to help create a safer, saner, more loving world in…
Ten Lessons Nelson Mandela Taught the World
Nelson Mandela taught us ten lessons worth learning and embracing.
PAIRS Foundation Tops 100,000 Facebook Fans
More than 100,000 people are now connected to PAIRS Foundation on Facebook.
Florida’s Largest Supportive Housing Developer Marches on in 20 Year Fight to End Homelessness
Despite providing affordable homes to thousands since 1993, Florida's largest developer of supportive housing says more resources are needed to…
VA Announces $300 Million in New Grants to Help End Homelessness for America’s Veteran Families
The Department of Veterans Affairs is investing $300 million to end homelessness for America's Veteran families, such as this father…
American Income Life Executives Help Homeless Veterans Get Fresh Start During Miami Visit
During a company retreat in Miami, American Income Life executives and their spouses help formerly homeless South Florida Veterans get…
From the Trenches of South Florida, Cedric Halyard is Ending Homelessness for America’s Veteran Families
Cedric Halyard, Director of Veteran Outreach for Operation Sacred Trust, overcame homelessness and addictions after returning from deployment in Operation…
Brother’s Struggles Inspires Service to Veterans
After four years of Army service, including deployment to the Middle East, Gabby Cornett saw the lasting impact on her…
Carrfour Breaks Ground on Hampton Village
Carrfour Supportive Housing's ground-breaking for Hampton Village apartments in Miami Friday is part of a $17 million investment of federal…
Love of Country Inspires Rebecca King’s Commitment to End Homelessness for America’s Veteran Families
Rebecca King, a military spouse and Family Support Specialist for Operation Sacred Trust, relocated to Florida from the midwest to…
Denise Martino Starts Homeless South Florida Veterans on Path to Lasting Housing Stability
With a husband who is a Veteran and stepson currently deployed to Afghanistan, Denise Martino can relate to the unique…
Juan Garcia: No Greater Honor Then Serving Veterans
Juan Garcia lived through his mother's struggles as a single-parent while his father was serving in the Korean War. While…
Operation Sacred Trust’s Yvette Costa is Helping End Homelessness for South Florida’s Veteran Families
Yvette Costa, a Case Manager for Operation Sacred Trust, has helped end homelessness for hundreds of Veteran families in Broward…
PAIRS Collaboration with VA Recognized with Prestigious 2012 Spirit of Planetree Award
PAIRS Foundation's collaborative program with the Department of Veterans Affairs was recognized Wednesday with the prestigious "Spirit of Planetree" award…
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VA Expands Efforts to Help Chaplains Boost Veteran Marriages and Family Resilience
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding training for VA Chaplains and Behavioral Health professionals to help Veterans and their…
Memorial Day 2012
As my oldest brother narrowly missed the Vietnam draft, it would be nearly a decade later that I realized the…
Protected: DelGandio to Lead Initiative for Veteran Families
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YMCA Bets Happier Teams Scores Big with Members
With budgets tighter than ever, YMCA executives are betting happier employees who understand emotions in themselves and others will be…