Our Picture Gallery – Current and through the years…
Our activities and team!
Racine Library Resource Days!
Resources provided monthly!
Racine Public Library
February 19, 2025
Captain John D. Mason Outreach Team
Check out our “Office Hours” and “Veteran Support Groups”
Don’t Wait – Reach out!
February-March 2025
The Fight Within
9-LINE & Veterans Saving Lives
Virtual Panel & Presentation
February 14, 2025
The Capt. Mason Program, Veterans Outreach of WI, and NAMI of Racine, together form the 9-LINE. Veteran Peer Specialists shared their journey of recovery so Veterans know they are not alone and are available to support Veterans in their journey to recovery.
View the panel presentation below:
9-LINE Enrollment Panel Presentation (Passcode required)
Passcode: !g+y*Fs0
Freedom Firearms Show
Rock County Fairgrounds – Janesville WI
February 14-15, 2025
Providing education, resources, and information on the Live Today Put it Away program for voluntary, temporary secure storage of firearms. Visit www.LiveTodayPutItAway.org
Our very own community partner, Dianne Young, gracefully spoke about her MST journey, sharing strength and courage while empowering others. The Capt. Mason Program was honored to provide resources at the event.
Shield of Sisters MST Conference
Journey to Restoration: From Surviving to Thriving after MST
Madison, WI
February 1-2, 2025
Frost Fest 2025
War Memorial Center
Hosted by Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce
January 25, 2025
The Captain Mason Program co-chaired this family-fun Veteran event providing Veterans & their families an opportunity to have a fun afternoon staying warm, at the WMC, with DJ Joe, testing their hunting skills with the DNR, participating in activities like Lego Robotics and creating “Valentine Cards for Veterans”, while having the opportunity to peruse Veteran resources!
Veteran Peers’ Mark and Peter joined with providers from all levels of care to offer resources to the community.
CRRI Wellness Fair
Community Rooted Resource Initiative @ MKE Public Market
Local mental heath providers
January 22, 2025
Hosted by the Captain Mason Program, Veterans Outreach of WI, and NAMI of Racine. Veteran peers shared their experiences and journey of recovery so Veterans know they’re not alone! Shared the 9-LINE resources!
The Fight Within:
9-LINE & Veterans Saving Lives
Panel & Presentation at Ives Groves Office Complex – Sturtevant WI
January 15, 2025
Veteran Peer Specialist Mark Flower was honored for the opportunity to assist as staff for the December 2024 Healing Warrior Hears Retreat.
Healing Warrior Hearts Retreat LGBTQ+
Center for Creative Learning – MKE
Honored to support & help staff
December 12-15, 2024
Freezing for a Reason
War Memorial Center – Milwaukee
December 6-7, 2024
“Homelessness Awareness Event”
CBS-58 News Coverage: ‘Freezing for a Reason’ Participants spend the night outside to raise awareness of homeless veteran population in MKE..
CBS-58 News Follow up story with Veteran Peer Mark Flower: From homeless to helping others: A West Allis veteran shares his comeback story
Captain John D. Mason Outreach Team
Check out our “Office Hours” and “Veteran Support Groups”
Don’t Wait – Reach out!
December 2024
The newest warriors on the planet!
USMC Boot Camp Graduation
November 22, 2024
Today we witnessed the culmination of 13 weeks of training and congratulated the world’s newest basically trained Marines, from Alpha Company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot – San Diego. These men and women will continue onto job training and serve all over the planet.
Veteran “Fall Fest” at the Stables
MKE Urban Stables – Milwaukee
November 16, 2024
Money Matters: A Holistic Approach to Financial Empowerment
Marine Credit Union
VFW Post 5716, New Berlin, WI
November 13, 2024
Clinton Rose Center Veteran Resource Fair
Milwaukee, WI
November 13, 2024
Veterans Day Celebration
Elmbrook Church, WI
November 10, 2024
Veterans Day Expo
Racine County, WI
November 9, 2024
Succeeding After Service:
A Veteran Community Resource & Job Fair Event – Waukesha, WI
November 7, 2024
Kenosha County 2024 Veteran Resource Fair
Kenosha, WI
Rusty’s 2nd Annual Veterans Market
Waterford, WI
November 2, 2024
Project Homeless Connect Waukesha
United Way – this event served 153 households with over $40K in clothing & hygiene items mobilized. Thanks Mark & Chuck!
October 23, 2024
Fishing for Good Foundation
Lake Geneva, WI
Veteran Peer Mark and Volunteer Chuck had an opportunity to participate in a free-guided charter. October 21, 2024
Veteran Autumn Cookout & Mini Stand Down
Waukesha Elks Lodge #400
October 12, 2024
Racine CVSO Veteran Stand Down
Festival Hall – Racine
October 12, 2024
Money Matters:
Simple Steps for Managing your Budget by BMO
October 7, 2024
Misc. Outreach Events
October 2024
Out of the Darkness
Stop Suicide Walk
Veterans Park, Milwaukee
October 5, 2024
Old Falls Village
WWI Days
Menomonee Falls
October 5-6, 2024
WI Veteran Chamber of Commerce’s First Call
MKE Community Networking
September 25, 2024
Misc. Outreach Events
Celebrate Addiction Recovery & Prevent Overdose
Milwaukee Community Event
September 19, 2024
Business After Hours
Featuring COL Scott DeJesee
Pritzker Military Museum – Kenosha September 19, 2024
Lannon Hope & Healing
3K Suicide Prevention Walk
September 14, 2024
Captain Mason Program
Office Hours & Support Groups
MKE CVSO – September 2024
Medical College of WI
Suicide Prevention Awareness
September 12, 2024
Medal of Honor Ride
War Memorial Center to Harley Davidson Oconomowoc
September 7, 2024
Wisconsin Voices In Recovery Rally
Madison
September 7, 2024
414 Hope & Heal
Uniting for Suicide Prevention & Mental Wellness
September 6, 2024
4th Annual Veterans Appreciation Night
Ellenbecker Investment Group
September 6, 2024
Veterans Appreciation Night
2nd Annual Refuel Resilience Event
128th ANG Refueling Wing Walk to end Suicide – Milwaukee
September 6, 2024
2024 Mexican Fiesta
Veterans Village – Summerfest
August 23-24, 2024
Wisconsin State Fair
Military & Veteran’s Day
August 4, 2024
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
July 24-27, 2024
Jefferson County Fair
July 11-14, 2024
20th Annual Nino’s
Red, White & Troops
Car Show
July 7, 2024
Milwaukee County Zoo Military & Veterans Family Day
June 30, 2024
Veterans Benefits Block Party – Jefferson County
June 29, 2024
Allenton American Legion Post 483 Honor Guard & American Tribute Ride
Donation Received – Thank you!!
June 28, 2024
Music in the Garden
War Memorial Center ~ Kegel’s Beer Garden w/ DJ Cubano!
June 20, 2024
Hosted by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce
Milwaukee Juneteenth Celebration
VET ZONE
Clinton Rose Senior Center on Martin Luther King Drive
June 19, 2024
Tosa Community Fair
Wauwatosa West High School
June 15, 2024
Milwaukee PrideFest
Summerfest Grounds
June 7, 2024
Dockhounds Salute to Service Game
Lake Country Dockhounds – Oconomowoc
May 27, 2024
5th Annual Field of Flags
Veterans Park – War Memorial
May 24, 2024
The War Memorial Center
A Living Memorial
3rd Annual Next 18 Western Lakes Golf Event
May 25, 2024
Wheels & Warriors Expo
Milwaukee Power Sports – Oak Creek
May 18, 2024
Community Game Night & Touch a Truck
Kosciuszko Elementary – Cudahy
May 17, 2024
At the Intersection of Firearms and Mental Health
UW-Stevens Point – Wausau, WI
May 16, 2024
Mark Flower & Peter Borucki sharing suicide prevention resources.
Firearm owners: Chuck Lovelace Mike Aschinger, Debi Traeder and more interviewed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinels John Diedrich
Dare to Be Aware Fair
Brookfield Conference Center
May 11, 2024
Old Falls Village Revolutionary War Days
Village Park – Menomonee Falls
May 4-5, 2024
HERE.IS.BETTER
Mental Health Expo featuring guest speaker, Veteran Peer Specialist Pete Glowinski
March 7-10, 2024
Women Veteran Retreat
Milwaukee War Memorial Center
April 27, 2024
CVSOA Conference
Green Bay, WI
April 17, 2024
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sport Show
State Fair Park
March 7-10, 2024
First Responders Resilience Event 2/29/24
Event at the War Memorial Center, hosted by the Milwaukee VA in conjunction with the WMC and the Medical College of Wisconsin’s BRAVE program.
Frost Fest Outreach Event at the War Memorial Center 2/3/24
The goal was to cure the winter blues and have some Veteran-family fun!
Over 40 organizations and Veteran-owned businesses came together for a family-friendly indoor event at the War Memorial Center!
Resources for Veterans and their families were available, DJ Joe kept the music flowing, and Juggler Bert and family entertained the audience with their show!
Kids enjoyed games and activities including the Lego Robotics table that had everyone mesmerized! The scavenger hunt and War Memorial tour by President and CEO Dan Buttery enabled guests to learn more about YOUR War Memorial Center.
Door Prizes, Kathoot it game, snacks, and a Winter Wonderland Selfie booth all contributed to an overall fun family day!
Plan to attend next years’ event in January 2025!
Waukesha Public Library Community Resource Fair
Wednesday, 1/31/24
January 2024 Outreach Events
Trey Taylor Benefit Concert for Veterans
American Legion Mid-Winter Conference & Outreach Event in Lacrosse
January 19th & 20th
Veterans Raising Suicide Awareness
January 2024 – Mark Flower: Teaching community
partnership with partners in teaching at the
Medical College of Wisconsin. Thank you to
Zeno Franco, PhD, for the invitation to speak.
Capt. Mason Program Outreach Continues in 2024
Talking about Live Today- Put It Away program, secure storage for firearms, and connecting with Veterans.
January 12th & 13th
Buena Vista Banquets Milwaukee
December 2023 Outreach Events
MC3 Jingle Mingle at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services hosted the Jingle Mingle, where local mental health providers, social workers and agencies connected.
November Events
2023
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s
International Survivor’s of Suicide Loss Day
11/18/23
MKE Urban Stables & the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce presents:
Fall Fest at the Stables outreach event
11/18/23
“A horse can change a life”. Unknown
Kerry McAllen is the Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year
Congratulations to Kerry McAllen US Army (Retired) for being the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year.
Kerry was presented her award by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond during a special reception held at the Governor’s Residence on the evening of Thursday, November 9, 2023.
We were honored to be in attendance.
The Captain John D. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach team had a busy week connecting with Veterans and their families providing resources at numerous events!
Waukesha County Veterans Services Resource Event & Town Hall Meeting 11-6-23
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MATC & UWM Veterans Upward Bound “Veterans Week Resource Fair” 11-6-23
2023 Veterans Bonanza in LaCrosse
11/4/23
Over 100 Vendors coming together to provide resources! Capt. Mason also shared the Live Today – Put it Away program for safe & secure firearm storage!
We appreciate Mark Flower making the trip to LaCrosse!
2023 Kenosha Stand Down & Veterans Celebration 11/4/23
November is Military & Veteran Family Month. Thank you Pete & Mark for making the rounds to connect with as many as possible.
VA Community Engagement To Prevent Veteran Suicide 11/2/23
For Community Religious Leaders, Community Healthcare Leaders, and Community Veterans Organizations focusing on resources to aid Veterans experience a mental health crisis.
WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond addressed the participants at the War Memorial Center held event.
Aurora St. Luke’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Fair / Outreach event 11/2/23
October Outreach Events 2023
Latino Family Expo & Festival
South Division High School, Milwaukee
10/28/23
Connecting with many Veterans & families at the Latino Health & Wellness Fair!
Mukwonago Choose Happy
Mukwonago United Church of Christ
Veteran’s Wellness Fair 10/21/23
Jefferson County Fair July 2023
The Captain John D. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach Team partnered up with the Jefferson County Veteran Service Office and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin to attend the Jefferson County Fair and provide resources to Veterans & Families.
Military & Veterans Family Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
The team outreaching to Veterans and their families!
Service Dog Days of Summer at the War Memorial Center
Highlighting those working to rescue dogs….then train them to become Service Dogs for our Veterans!
MKE Urban Stables Event: Prissy & PJ’s Private Party!
By the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce
