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12/15/2020 | Teacher Death Virtual Deployment MI | Eastern Upper Peninsula (MI) Intermediate School District | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier and Ischgl; Angie Moe and Sunny; Katy Davis and Sunny; Bob Starr and Oliver; Gloria VanAlstine and Romeo/Juliet; Brenda Ransom and Raven |
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Description: On December 14th, a Sault Ste. Marie High School teacher died suddenly. HOPE teams were requested by the ISD Crisis Response team to participate in a virtual deployment since the school was only virtually in session. This was the first use of a virtual response setting by the ISDCRT. Using ZOOM, several breakout rooms were established: one for high school students, one for middle school students, and several more unassigned rooms held in reserve. A HOPE team was assigned to the each active room along with two counselors. The other teams were held in reserve and rotated in and out of the rooms to relieve the other teams as necessary. The plan was as students entered ZOOM, they would be assigned to appropriate breakout room. While students were encouraged by teachers to use the resources in the ISDCRT, none ultimately took advantage of the room. |
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10/27/2020 | Quality Springs Employee Death, Coldwater, MI | Branch County Victim Services Unit | Kay Rice(TL), Kay Rice and Maia, Kay Rice and Maia |
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Description: Sunday night a tragic industrial accident caused a death at Quality The company checked our temperatures and we filled out the Covid-19 |
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10/20/2020 | Trial Support, Bozeman, Montana | Victims' Serivices | HAR(TL), Carol Baumann and Maggie, Katherine & Layla; Gail & Lamar; Nancy & Yuki |
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Description: HOPE was asked to provide support to the victim, her family and other witnesses, during a severe sexual abuse trial. Each team spent 2 hours at the Victim Services Office in Gallatin County. The first team was there Tuesday afternoon and the other 3 teams were there at different hours on Wednesday. The victim's parents, sister and friends were with her throughout the two days. They provided amazing support during a very difficult time. Most of the testimony was given on Wednesday, with the victim having to testify twice. The tension in the waiting room was palatable. These folks were dog people though so when each team arrived, they were greeted warmly and smiles replaced the worries and tension. We each spent time talking about dogs and various topics that helped everyone let go of, at least for a few minutes, their worries. The staff in the office were also very welcoming and took time to stop and greet the dogs. They kept everyone updated on what was happening in the courtroom and who would testify next. When the victim returned from her second time testifying, Nancy and Yuki were there to comfort and support her as she was very upset. |
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10/02/2020 | Test | Test | Dawn L Griebelbauer(TL), Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
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Description: test |
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10/02/2020 | Deployment to Amazon fulfillment center in aftermath of shooting incident | Amazon | Anne Bell(TL), Anne Bell and Jule, Anne Belle/Jule |
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Description: HOPE teams were requested to visit the Amazon fulfillment center in Jacksonville, FL, following a shooting incident that resulted in the death of an employee and the hospitalization of her shooter. Amazon's management was grateful for the teams helping to lower the stress of the employees. |
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08/25/2020 | Sexual Assault trial, Bozeman Montana | Victim Services, Law and Justice Center | Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Carol Baumann & Maggie |
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Description: We were asked to come a sit with victims and family members who were to testify in a sexual assault trial. Nancy and Yuki arrived at 9 on Tuesday morning and interacted with the mother of the victims before she had to go in to testify. After her testimony, she and her parents came into the Victim Services to decompress and Yuki offered comfort and attention. The trial was adjourned for lunch . Carol and Maggie arrived at 1 p.m. to spend the afternoon with the two victims, who were testifying that afternoon and the next morning. The family members spent the afternoon in the courtroom . After a break, they were all very happy to see Maggie. The younger sister was called in to testify. Carol and Maggie visited with the older sister, who said she wished Maggie could come into the courtroom with her. They finished at about 4:30. The next morning Carol and Maggie came back at 9 a.m. and the younger sister finished her testimony. Then the older sister went to testify. After an hour they came back to the office so the older sister could compose herself. She was very upset and Maggie went to her for comfort. She hugged Maggie and gradually calmed down. She then was able to return to the courtroom. At about 12:30, everyone came back to the office and said that the prosecution had finished and the defense rested. The trial was over. Everyone was very relieved . After more interaction with Maggie, everyone went home. |
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07/31/2020 | Camp Quality, Ohio/Virtual Visit | Camp Quality, Ohio | Whitney Romine(TL), Bob Starr and Oliver, Bob Starr and Oliver/Carrie Jones and Darby |
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Description: HOPE teams have been deploying to Camp Quality in Ohio for several years. This is a summer camp for kids diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders. One of the goals of the camp is to just have fun and be a kid again. However, because of the pandemic, we were not able to be at the campsite this year. But we were part of their virtual morning Zoom meeting with camp counselors and kids. The virtual visit was coordinated by Whitney Romine, the Ohio State Coordinator. Carrie Jones talked about what HOPE does and showed the campers all of the badges that Darby has earned being a "Scout" dog. She also went through her backpack and explained what items we carry and why we have them. Oliver and I defaulted to doing lots of tricks for the kids and counselors. The July 2020 updated HOPE “Volunteer Virtual Visit Tool Kit” has some great suggestions for taking part in virtual deployments. They included dressing up the dog, a food puzzle, a card trick, hide and seek, jumping through a hula-hula hoop and pawing at a Little Tykes 4 keyed piano. This provided a lot of gross motor movement to engage the campers as they were mostly elementary age. |
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07/30/2020 | Camp Quality (OH) Virtual Visit | Camp Quality (OH) | Whitney Romine(TL), Angie Moe and Sunny, Carrie Jones & Darby; Angie Moe & Sunny |
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Description: HOPE Teams have been deploying to Camp Quality in Ohio for several years, but weren't able to this year due to the pandemic. Team Darby and Team Sunny deployed virtually to the camp's 4th day (morning "bugle"). All the participants were used to the format and the HOPE teams had no problems signing on. It was obvious that the kids enjoyed watching the dogs before it was even our turn to present. Carrie explained the types of things HOPE dogs do and showed some pictures from Darby's annual calendar. Angie followed this with further explanation and upon mentioning that Sunny lives with several other animals, a request was made by a young camper to see some of them. Taco, the bearded dragon, and Buffy the chicken made an appearance, with the help of Angie's daughter. The campers got a big kick out of seeing a lizard and chicken together! It was a fun time all around. |
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07/29/2020 | Ohio Cancer Camp | virtual camp | Whitney Romaine(TL), Cathy j Barnes and Anela, Cathy Barnes and Anela; Bob Starr and Oliver |
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Description: This was a virtual visit. not really sure of interactions |
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03/13/2020 | El Paso County Health Department Operations, Colorado Springs, CO | El Paso County Health Dept | Serena Vogel(TL), Ann Ringler and Karamea, Shirley Abbott & Lyrrik |
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Description: Hope was asked by Lisa Powell to bring our dogs to provide stress relief for her staff who have been working on this coronavirus situation. Oh My, we were so welcomed and so needed! That department has been working 24/7. They are constantly having to adjust their plans as new announcements happen. When Lisa saw what a huge comfort our dogs were to her staff, she asked our escort to take us to a couple of other departments who are also involved. Again and again, we were welcomed with "you have made my day!". HOPE may be asked to take our dogs to the EOC next week. Lisa Powell was actually the speaker at the VOAD meeting which Janice and I attended last Thursday. Interestingly El Paso County was is pretty good shape then. It's quickly changing as was expected. Lisa stressed (besides hand washing) that we look at credible websites, like the CDC, and not depend on the media. VOAD is suggesting to all the members that they encourage their communities to be real communities by checking on neighbors. |
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03/07/2020 | Nashville, TN tornado | TEMA | Jennyfer Lindahl(TL), Myla Mitchell and Rita Doyle and Maverick |
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Description: Following the tornado HOPE members supported the TN Emergency Operations Center both virtually and onsite with a canine team. |
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03/04/2020 | Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, Colorado | Regis Jesuit High School | Sandy Miller(TL), Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, Lee & Grace, Karen & Sarah |
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Description: We were asked to go to the school as one of the coach's son was involved in a tragic accident. We were set up in the entry way to the girls school. This was a much better place than the big hall we were in on the previous visit. The students were very respectful and polite. I heard many "Oh this just made my day so much better" and "I so much needed this today". Two girls were tickled to find out one of them had the same birthday as Sarah and the other one had the same birthday as Keeper. |
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03/04/2020 | Berthoud HS, Colorado | Thompson School District | Jennifer VonLintel and Copper, None |
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Description: Copper and I were asked to support students and staff, following a student death at Berthoud HS. Since Copper and I have responded to this school on several occassions, a few of the students recognized us. We were set up with several social workers from the district in a meeting room. Copper had his own area and it became clear that several students came in to see him and otherwise would not have entered the room or stayed to talk with other staff. |
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03/03/2020 | Schriever AFB Wellness Visit , Colorado | Schriever AFB Violence Prevention Integrator | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, Lee Fernholz & Grace |
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Description: The 50th Space Wing at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs is a component of U.S. Space Force and home to 8000 men and women dedicated to our safety and protection. We visit them once a month as part of a Violence Prevention, stress release opportunity. After getting base passes we were escorted to a non-restricted building and were welcomed by many staff, so happy to see our dogs again. They asked questions about HOPE and thanked us repeatedly for the ongoing visits. From there we entered a restricted area building and Jessica positioned us in a high traffic hallway where the dogs were available to anyone going to the cafeteria. She initiated the program at Schriever and steadily 'tweaks' our visit to achieve the best opportunity for the most airmen to engage. Like a joyous carnival barker she would solicit anyone in earshot to take a minute for a "pet break". Additionally she recorded the actual number of contacts made which is a big help to us and also helps validate the program to her superiors. She's a delight and so very eager to make our HOPE visits count. Many of the men and women asked for the dog's trading cards, wanting to add to their collection from previous visits. We felt very proud and privileged to watch Lyrrik and Grace be of service at this very fast paced, dedicated facility. |
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03/01/2020 | CERT Traffic Incident Stress Debriefing (MI) | Eastern Upper Peninsula Community Emergency Response Team | Julia Meier(TL), Julia Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier & Kayak |
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Description: HOPE was asked to assist the CERT's Critical Incident Debriefing Team to provide comfort to several agency members who responded to a traffic fatality. Kayak and I greeted the attendees when they arrived. This set a positive tone for the afternoon's debriefing. Kayak approached every member at different times during the debriefing. A few even quietly called her over to them. She also chose to lie very close to two members who did not object when I asked if Kayak was too close because she was almost lying on their feet. However, this did allow the two to pet her even more. Once the debrief was over, a few still interacted with Kayak. |
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02/28/2020 | Falcon High School, Colorado | Falcon High School | Serena Vogel(TL), Serena Vogel and None, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Shirley Abbot & Lyrrik, Karen Klein & Sarah, Lee Fernholz & Grace |
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Description: Fortunately, there was no crisis to respond to. This was one of our lunchtime meet and greets. We were greeted enthusiastically by the office staff and the POC, Laurie Carson who is the SRO. We were escorted to a small conference room where we were able to store our backpacks. Laurie also provided lunch for us. |
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02/28/2020 | HOPE bereavement support at Elon College | Elon University | Cindy Becker(TL), Don Henza and Bella, Valerie Wolford and Annie |
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Description: Elon Education Dept. faculty member died after an illness and they asked HOPE teams to be present for a memorial gathering on campus for students and faculty at the Numen Lumen Pavilion Sacred Space. https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2020/02/elon-faculty-member-dr-julie-justice-dies-after-long-battle-with-illness |
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02/26/2020 | Colorado Springs Police Department Support, CO | CSPD | Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
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Description: Keeper and I visited the CSPD Operations center. We had lots of great interactions. One lady in the crime lab said our timing was perfect as they had just received some bad news. Another woman said we really made her day so much better. We met the mother of one of the detectives who was volunteering there. She said the job she was doing was difficult and she appreciated the break that Keeper gave her. |
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02/22/2020 | Yellow Ribbon Event, Denver, Colorado | Yellow Ribbon | Sandy Miller(TL), Lee Fernholz and Grace, Karen Klein & Sarah, Janice & Lucas |
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Description: HOPE Teams were asked to bring our dogs to support to the Yellow Ribbon Event in Denver. We arrive early, set up and the dogs were welcome by all. Karen Klein received an emergency phone call . Her and Sarah left after lunch. Janice and Lucas along with Grace did an excellent job in the afternoon. We were so happy to have a team lead with us. |
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02/20/2020 | Students deaths/injury (MI) | L'Anse Area Schools, L'Anse. Michigan | Nick Meier(TL), Julia Meier and Ischgl, Kelly December & Daisy, Karen Alford & Charles, Nick Meier & Kayak, Julia Meier & Ischgl |
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Description: Three L'Anse, Michigan, students were involved in a vehicle incident around 4:15 P.M. on Monday, Feb., 17, 2020. Two Senior boys were found dead in a parked car along side of the road. The third student, a Junior girl, was found unconscious. She was sent to the hospital. Four HOPE teams arrived on the second day after the incident. After meeting the principal, superintendent, and counselors, we staged our teams at two entrances as the students entered that morning. The elementary students were quite overwhelming because all K-12 students entered through the same two doors, except for the students who drove vehicles. |
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02/19/2020 | Student death, West Yellowstone, Montana | West Yellowstone Public School | Carol Baumann and Maggie, Gail Richardson & Lamar |
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Description: West Yellowstone Public School (K - 12) requested a follow up visit as Nancy and Yuki did such a great job on 2/14/2020. Gail and I met with the principal and the counselor from Bozeman when we arrived. They requested we visit the 8th grade, as the uncle of the 12 year old victim (who has been charged with deliberate homicide along with the victim's grandparents) was a student in the 8th grade. They also requested we visit the 6th grade, as this was the class the victim attended until September, 2019. |
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02/16/2020 | Parents of Murdered Children monthly meeting, Colorado | POMC | Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
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Description: This is a monthly support group HOPE attends. Timmy and I hadn't been in 2 months so it was nice to see everyone. Got to hear updates on justice process. One woman was very excited that the police were able to finally unlock her son's phone which hopefully will aid in catching his killers. Timmy as usual moved from one person to another never neglecting anyone |
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02/15/2020 | Dentistry from the Heart, Billings, Montana | Brewer Dental Clinic | Sarah Beams and Dax, Gail Richardson & Lamar |
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Description: We were asked to attend Dentistry of the heart in Billings. While doing my research I learned that Dentistry of the Heart is actually a nonprofit organization that provides free dental services to those who can't afford them around the world. Many volunteers come together to make these events happen. Gail and I met at the event and there was a tent where people first registered and then waited. There were two buildings where the services were actually being done. The volunteers would call people in groups of 10 to go to the building and then they would wait in the reception area until their turn. We moved between the tent, and the two buildings to offer the dogs to people waiting and the volunteers also loved the dogs. We had lots of wonderful interactions and many people loved to talk about their pets at home. |
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02/14/2020 | Student death, West Yellowstone, Montana | West Yellowstone Public School | Nancy Dodd and Yuki, none |
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Description: We were asked to come to the West Yellowstone Public School (K-12) to work with students and staff following the announcement of the arrest of three individuals in connection with the murder of a 12 year old boy. The community is small and close-knit and the school is limited regarding resources for this sort of tragedy. There were almost 10 counselors from Bozeman area schools who came to help out with students and staff. We met up with most of the counselors and Marilyn King, who was doing organizing work, in a resource room where they were mapping out the plan for the day. At first, Yuki and I went with 4 counselors to the 7th grade classroom so we could be introduced and students could be encouraged to seek out counselors in several available meeting rooms. After that, Yuki and I remained in that room for the 7th graders and the 8th graders who came in later. When they went to p.e. class, we walked the halls and entered several classrooms to interact with students in various grades. We were asked to stay a little longer in one classroom because several of the students needed more individual interaction with Yuki. When we were back in the hallway, a teacher/aide came by with a young student who was sad and needed time with Yuki. The student stayed with us for about 15 minutes, talking to Yuki and talking about finding out that she had had a sister who died at age 5, before this young girl was born. It seemed like she had been told only recently about her sister's birth and death. When students were changing locations, such as going to p.e., outside for recess, or to or from lunch, we interacted with many of them while they were at their lockers and in the halls. We also interacted with a number of staff members as they came and went. We checked in with the resource room and were asked to visit the 6th grade class, which we did. The counselors with whom I visited said things had been pretty quiet, with not a lot of students leaving classes to talk with them. By this time, Yuki was pretty tired, although I had taken him outside for a break and given him water a couple of times, and it was about 1:30, so we said we were going to leave. The staff and counselors were grateful for our presence, and the students did a lot of hugging of Yuki. |
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02/03/2020 | Coyote Ridge Early Childhood, Colorado | Thompson School District | Jennifer VonLintel and Copper, None |
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Description: Copper and I were asked to respond to support staff members following a student death. We arrived before school and met briefly with 2 teachers. They were preparing their classroom for the day but would come over and talk to Copper every few minutes. We spoke briefly about the student they lost. We planned to have any students come visit with Copper as they started their day. We felt that may bring a different focus to the day and limit any questions students had about the death. The teachers appreciated having something else to focus on. Parents were asked at the door if their child could visit with Copper. Out of the 12 students, we only had 2 that came to visit. Students ranged in age from 3-4 years old and had a set routine in the morning that included breakfast. We had several students that waved to us from the breakfast table. Towards the end of breakfast, the teacher thanked us for coming. We had several students stop us in the hallway as we were exiting the early childhood classrooms and heading back to the main office. They were all very excited to see a dog at school and everyone asked before interacting with Copper. |
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02/01/2020 | Missing Child Search Support, Colorado | CO SCR VOAD | Sandy Miller(TL), Sandy Miller and Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Stacy Strobel & Roxie, Lee Fernholz & Grace |
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Description: We were called in by our local CO SCR VOAD leadership to the command center that was set up in a church parking lot, near where an 11 year old boy disappeared from his home. This is an especially charged disappearance in this close knit community. We joined groups of Search and Rescue teams from many counties, the El Paso County Sheriff Department, and other agencies, as they gathered for the morning briefings. Dawn and I were there for the morning shift and were asked if we would like to join one of the search parties to help spread out in a search area. Since the base camp would soon be mostly empty, we checked with our RD to assure we could join. We walked 5 miles over some rough terrain, but it was very enlightening as to what happens on a search and rescue mission. When we returned to the base camp, Lee and Stacy were there to start their shift. They were told by the site lead for the El Paso County Sheriff, that they would have to leave because HOPE was officially not supposed to be there. It had not been cleared by our contact agency, which was the CO SCR VOAD. Also, search dogs were going to be coming for the afternoon shift and they felt the distraction of our dogs might lead to a non-productive situation. They were very apologetic to us, and said they would have loved for us to actually go over and visit with the family of the lost child, with the dogs, but we have to follow protocol and it had not been followed by the CO SCR VOAD. |
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01/30/2020 | Helicopter Crash Victim Assembly | Newport Mesa Unified School District, Ensign Middle School | Cathleen McMurran(TL), Cathleen McMurran and Fargo, LaWana Heald & Robbie, Jan Aven and Muffin, Kathi Lowmiller and Mariah |
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Description: HOPE was invited to attend a memorial service for one of the Kobe Bryant crash victims, and 8th grade student , Alyssa, at Ensign middle school. |
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01/29/2020 | Los Angeles Coroner's Office | Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner/Coroner’s Office | Linda Teahen(TL), Linda Teahen and Calvin, None |
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Description: The Los Angeles Coroner's Office made a specific request to Hope to have the team of Linda Teahen and Calvin (familiar with their staff for over a year now) to make a visit in response to their heightened stress level and workload from the recent helicopter crash of Kobe Bryant and 8 other victims. The staff were affected on a deeper level than usual due to the nature of the tragedy along with the victims involved. Linda and Calvin rotated throughout each division allowing Calvin to interact with all employees as long as they needed. It was an unannounced visit (as opposed to our monthly visits as a Pet Partners team) which made the interactions even more personal and appreciated by their staff. Many of their staff commented that "this was just what they needed" and look forward to Calvin's visits. |
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01/29/2020 | STEM School Lock Down Drill, Colorado | STEM School | Sandy Miller(TL), Marie Carlson and Timmy, Karen Klein & Sarah, Lee Fernholz & Grace, Janice Mann & Lucas |
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Description: The STEM school had a fatal shooting last May and so they have a lock down drill to practice what to do in case of an active shooter, or ??? emergency. While this is good to practice it causes the students to revisit their fears and grief. When we entered the building we were escorted to the office where we sat in a darkened inner room while the drill took place. Afterwards we met with students of the middle school and high school. At the high school where I was we were in an area close to the cafeteria with couches. A teacher allowed 5 or so students in at a time. This was great as the dogs weren't overwhelmed and the students got to spend more individual time with the dogs. There were two girls in particular that were extremely upset and crying. They stayed longer and by the end were no longer crying and were smiling! |
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01/29/2020 | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado | CSPD | Ann Ringler and Karamea, None |
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Description: Mari and others commented that this was a pretty heavy week, and that they needed pet therapy. We probably got more Thank yous than usual. |
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01/29/2020 | Barryton Elementary School (MI) | Chippewa School Distritct; Barryton Elementary School | Debra Friedman(TL), Debra Friedman and Becky Engelter and Ella: Larry Friedman and Montie |
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Description: This event was at an elementary school in rural Barryton, MI, 30 miles east of Big Rapids. A second grader died from a brain tumor over the weekend; a psychologist and behaviorist were at the school Monday and Tuesday and they requested HOPE teams for half a day Wednesday. The teams greeted the kids being dropped off by parents and on buses, and we deployed in the library where all the classes were brought according to a scheduled the principal had made. |
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01/28/2020 | Orange Coast College (coach death) | Orange Coast College | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Jan Aven and Muffin, Kathy Lowmiller and Mariah, Jan Horsfield and Kiss |
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Description: At about 11:30 am, we received a call to respond to OCC to help comfort the baseball players due to the tragic death of their coach. The coach, his wife and daughter had been killed, the day before, in a helicopter crash. We were asked to comfort the players, and staff, before practice. HOPE Teams started to arrive at about 12:15 pm. We were warmly greeted by the POC and staff. Teams were allowed to mingle with the team in the dugout. I also met with the Dean of OCC and the father of the coach who was killed. They were all very appreciative of our presence. Once the team started their practice, HOPE members left. |
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01/28/2020 | Helicopter crash related student death | St. Margaret’s Episcopal School | Jan Heppert(TL), Jan Heppert and Sequoia, Tammy Basile and Colt, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, Bari Bosma and Star, Grace Chen and Bagel, LaWana and Robbi, Jan Avon and Muffin, Susan Harris and Dakota |
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Description: HOPE was asked to deploy to St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. One of their students, and her mother, a Board member had died in the helicopter crash that also took Kobe Bryant. The girl, a 8th grader and her twin 10th grade brothers attend the school. This deployment covered four days. Upon arrival every day, the trams were spilt between the lower school, middle school and upper school. There were teams in the counselors office at all times. They first two days found the students to be distraught. There was no down time and breaks for the dogs had to be carved out. As the week went on, it was apparent that the students were adjusting to the loss. Fewer and fewer students were in the counseling office. On Friday, things were very slow, as we only saw students on their breaks and at lunch. It was apparent to us that the dogs were doing their jobs well. All students were very polite and appreciative, collectin and sharing the cards. Pet partners dogs and mini horses were also there each day. For the most part, they respected our request to stay separated. It was extremely rewarding to see how much help the dogs were to the most affected students. This was especially true for me as this is my home church. |
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01/28/2020 | Memorial Service - 3 Teens Killed in Corona, CA | Crossroads Church, Corona | Bette Caldwell(TL), Bette Caldwell and N/A, Steve Booth and Henry; Carol Betzer and Nikki; Bari Boersma and Star; Laura Finlon and Gunner; Katie Priest and Wall-E; Jodi Smith and Daltrey |
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Description: Three teen-agers were killed in a road rage incident following a teen-age prank. HOPE AACR was asked to respond prior to the Memorial Service. The teams arrived and immediately began drawing attention of the attendees; many asked for details about the dogs and what kind of work they do. It was a wonderful opportunity to share details about HOPE and to distribute the cards. The handlers and the dogs remained outside of the sanctuary and left the site about an hour after the Memorial Service began. Many of the attendees seemed most appreciative of the opportunity to seek comfort at a very stressful time. |
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01/28/2020 | Support Fallen Firefighter | DeKalb Fire Rescue Reserve | Bill Hatherley(TL), Bill Hatherley and Butterscotch, Howard Shore and Drake |
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Description: HOPE AACR was deployed to support DeKalb County Rescue Reserve who had activated canteen services for the funeral of a fallen firefighter who had died during active duty. While onsite the HOPE dogs provided emotional support to first responders and others in attendance. |
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01/24/2020 | Teacher Death Gwinn Schools (MI) | Gwinn Public Schools (MI) | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Kelly December and Daisy; Julia Meier and Ischgl; Nicholas Meier and Kayak |
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Description: The high school football coach collapsed and died in the gymnasium on 1/22. Some students were present. HOPE teams were requested on 1/23 for arrival on 1/24. Teams met briefly with the school principal to plan initial strategies. We later met with the counselors throughout the day. As is our usual plan, we staged for a "meet and greet" at two main entrances to the school. Since this was the second full day of school after the death, things began to return to normal during the day. We met students in the hallways between classes, staged in classrooms, and in offices where necessary. In one instance, a student needed counseling and comfort for her step-father who was diagnosed the day before with a terminal illness. We facilitated her counseling. During our debrief at the end of the day, the feedback was very positive. The counselors felt that the dogs were integral to the healing process. |
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01/23/2020 | Visit child at Archway Cicero Charter School in Scottsdale, AZ | Arizona Crisis Response Network | Sheryl Clark(TL), Sheryl Clark and Maxx, None |
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Description: Request put out to visit a child who's parent had passed away. No other details given. I was available to drive to school this morning and met the Director Lea Ghishan in the front lobby. She showed Maxx and I to a conference room and returned a few minutes later with the student. |
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01/22/2020 | Columbus Middle School Teacher Death | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, None |
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Description: On Tuesday @ about 8:30 pm, I was contacted by Stephanie of the OCDE CRN. She requested HOPE respond to Columbus Middle School due to the death of a respected teacher. She originally requested HOPE respond on Thursday. On Wednesday morning at about 6:55 am, she requested HOPE respond on Wednesday at 8:00 am. I was able to respond at 10:15 am. Henry and I visited the "counseling room", the teachers P.E. Class (Gym) and the Teachers Staff Lounge. At 1:00 pm, we concluded the visit. Due to our visit on Wednesday, Thursdays scheduled visit was cancelled. |
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01/21/2020 | Hardin High School death of student, Hardin, Montana | Hardin High School | Harry Schiltz(TL), Gail Miller-Richardson and Lamar, Katherine Howe & Layla |
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Description: MT teams were called the evening of 1/20 on our availability to drive to Hardin High School early the next morning to comfort students and staff traumatized by the recovery of the body of 16-year old girl, who had been missing since New Year's Day. The community had been very involved in looking for her for 3 weeks. Autopsy results are pending. We arrived at 8:30 a.m. and were met by Chad Johnson and other school personnel, as well as a counselor, 2 FBI agents and a top official with the Indian Health Service. After check-in they escorted us to the library where we began interacting with students and staff. There was a aura of sadness permeating the school but also occasional laughter of kids just being kids. Staff were very caring and gave them the opportunity to deal with this tragedy in their own way. The principal made announcements, about the counselors and dogs being there for them. Some of the girls were involved in creating beautiful posters commemorating the student. There were also photos and information about her around the school. We basically wandered into various rooms and the gym and were in the halls during class changes. We asked students if they wanted to pet the dogs and most did; some, especially some girls, were very emotional, trying to hold back the tears. Many students and staff simply stopped, hugged and petted the dogs in the rooms/hallways. We expressed our condolences and said the dogs were there to give them comfort. They seemed very grateful to have us there. News people were not allowed in the school but did interview and film us outside. |
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01/21/2020 | Oconto Unified School Students' Fire Death (WI) | Oconto Unified School District | Keena M Jones(TL), Keena M Jones and Bella, Keena Jones/Bella, Karen Alvord/Charles, Shay Jacobson/Tazer, Laura Fruci/Gioia |
MWR |
Description: On Friday,1/17/20, HOPE was contacted by the Oconto Unified School District School Psychologist requesting HOPE teams for 1/21-1/22. They had received word that 3 students (6th, 8th & 9th grader) had perished in a house fire along with their mother and family pet. An Action Item was put out and 4 teams responded. On 1/21, two teams were assigned to the high school (HS) and two teams were assigned to the middle school(MS). All 4 teams greeted student as they entered their respective schools. First hour, grades were gathered in individual room and an announcement was made about the student deaths and where students could talk to counselors or spend time with the comfort dogs. In the HS, the teams were assigned to the Library and counselor's office. In the MS, teams were assigned to the 6th grade wing, ALR room, or counselor offices. All teams greeted students in the halls between classes if they were not comforting students. On 1/22, 2 teams were assigned to the HS and 2 teams to the MS. One team left at noon, which left one team at the HS. More time was spent in individual classrooms in the MS and in the HS; teams spent more time in the library or counselors area. At the end of the day, HOPE had their own debrief in the MS office. |
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01/18/2020 | Parents of Murdered Children monthly meeting, Colorado | POMC | Karen Klein and Sarah, None |
RMR |
Description: HOPE supports Parents of Murdered Children's monthly support meeting. |
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01/17/2020 | Harrison School student death, Harrison, Montana | Harrison School District | Nancy Dodd and Yuki, none |
RMR |
Description: A nine-year-old boy had been killed by a semi when his father's truck was stopped by the side of the road the night before. We were asked to come to this rural school, which only has 84 students, K-12. Yuki and I arrived at 9:15 and interacted with a few teachers, aides, and the superintendent. An announcement was made over the P.A. that Yuki had arrived and about 25 students came to the reception area and interacted with Yuki. Several were crying, hugging each other, and hugging and petting Yuki. Several staff members and students said they remembered Yuki from previous visits. We had been there at least three times before, in similar situations. One student even remembered me, which was a surprise. We expect them to recognize our dogs sometimes, but not us. We went to several of the elementary classrooms, where students were mostly doing craft projects or playing board games, for distraction. They were all glad to see Yuki. Apparently students were flexible regarding their schedules that day, and they were allowed to go home with permission from a parent. Students came into the gym to play with basketballs and volleyballs, and we hung around there to visit with anyone who was interested. Starting at 11:30, the elementary students went to the lunch, and the older students went to lunch at about noon. We stayed out of the lunchroom, and visited with students and staff who were in the halls. One older student told me he thought we had left and someone was bringing his two ranch dogs to the school for the students. I said we would try to stay out of those dogs' way, and a staff person asked him to hang with the older students, while we visited with the younger students. After lunch, we went to the 2nd grade class, where the young boy belonged, and the 5 students were sharing memories of the student who had been killed. After sitting with them for a short while, we left at about 12:45. We also made contacts with the Madison County Sheriff's Department Chaplains, who were experiencing the HOPE dogs for the first time. We have no teams in Madison County so the Chaplain was not aware of us. It was a good experience, but a sad one. We have been called there way too many times for such a small school. |
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01/16/2020 | Vestaburg Middle School - Unexpected Student Death (MI) | Vestaburg Middle School | Keena M Jones(TL), Keena M Jones and Bella, Robert Starr and Oliver; Gloria VanAlstine and Juliet; Keena Jones and Bella |
MWR |
Description: HOPE received word of a unexpected student death on 1/15/2020 in the evening. The death occurred in Vestaburg, Michigan, a small rural community north of Lansing. The middle /high school principal reached out to HOPE for teams to report to the school on 1/16 to assist counselors. Keena Jones and Bella were already in Lansing for an event on 1/15/2020. Calls were placed and two additional teams were able to deploy for 1/16/2020. The teams were directed to report to the school at 8:45 am. The teams were stationed in the Library along with the counselors. The counselors set up 4 areas in the Library for students, 3 of which had a HOPE team. Counselors were also prepared to see students one on one in a private area across the hall. Students were brought in by grades. Counselors spoke with small groups of students in the Library. |
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01/16/2020 | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado | CSPD | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, None |
RMR |
Description: Visited Officers and Staff throughout the four-floor facility. Lyrrik is now being greeted by name as many people remember him and all of them are so appreciative of HOPE visits. My escort Gina introduced me to our new Chief of Police and he personally expressed thanks for our contributions and how meaningful he felt they are. |
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01/16/2020 | Pearland ISD Mini Health Conference, Texas | Pearland ISD/Glenda Dawson High School | Sally Farley(TL), Sally Farley and Abbie, Jeanne Hooke & Rebel;Nancy Steger & Gus |
CGC |
Description: I was contacted by a counselor from Pearland ISD. She'd seen the HOPE dogs working their magic at Santa Fe High School after the shooting. She had organized a Mini Health Conference for incoming 8th graders to present them with different ways to reduce stress. She wanted HOPE to be represented as a tool for emotional support, and for other school counselors to be acquainted with us. Many of the counselors came up and talked to us and we explained what we do and how to contact HOPE in their time of need. |
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01/14/2020 | JKL Bahweting Teacher Death (MI) | JKL Bahweting School | Ginger Stratton(TL), Ginger Stratton and Nick Meier and Kayak; Julia Meier and Ischgl; Team Leader Ginger Stratton |
MWR |
Description: Nick Meier was contacted by the EUP ISD and HOPE was requested to be at JKL Bahweting and Lincoln Elementary. Ginger, Nick, and Julia responded to the call to JKL. A quiet room was established and students and staff met with the teams in the school Library. Several students interacted with the teams through out the day. Many students met with both the HOPE teams and the on site counselors. The teams were able to take needed breaks in the quiet room. |
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01/13/2020 | Teacher Death Lincoln Elementary School Sault Ste. Marie (MI) | Sault Ste Marie Schools (MI) | Brenda Ransom(TL), Lawrence Friedman and Montie, Brenda Ransom and Raven; Lawrence Friedman and Montie |
MWR |
Description: The deployment arose from the death of a Special Ed Teacher and her husband in a car accident the Saturday evening before the deployment. |
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01/11/2020 | Student Death/ Longview Elementary | Longview Elementary School | Jane Huff(TL), Jane Huff and N/A, Stephanie Clark/Parker, Tracy Stofflet/Evelyn, Jamie Deppey/Manda |
PSW |
Description: A student had passed away over the holiday and students were notified the afternoon of 01/10. We were asked to come on Friday, 01/11. When I talked to Taylor, she was so pleased that teams were able to come. After arriving, we were surrounded by teachers excited to see the dogs. We went to Taylor’s classroom and she brought kids in by small groups. It was a surprise to them and very well received. I think teachers were as or more excited than the kids! Taylor definitely made us feel very welcome and valued. |
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01/08/2020 | Schriever AFB visit, Colorado Springs, CO | Violence Prevention Integrator | Sandy Miller(TL) and Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper |
RMR |
Description: This was HOPE's third visit to Schriever AFB. This is a highly classified Air Force base and tensions can run very high. Today, we toured different parts of the base with Keeper, which enabled more people to benefit from the comfort and presence of a dog. It is clearly evident that almost everyone was excited to see Keeper again, and to have the opportunity to take breaks away from meetings and duties to sit on the floor and relax a bit. We always hear stories of their dogs and what they mean to them, which tells us all how much animals are needed in our lives. A wonderful female Colonel stopped in the middle of the hall to pet Keeper and talk with us, and encouraged everyone around her to do the same. The base photographer took photos last time, and this time we saw the amazing poster their media department is producing to announce our HOPE dog's next visit! They want to work on scheduling a dog or two once a month because they are seeing the benefits of this interaction on their troops. Ann, they haven't forgotten Kara either. It was an amazing day!! |
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01/08/2020 | West Valley Search and Rescue Meeting | West Valley Search and Rescue | Bari Boersma(TL), Bari Boersma and Star, Jodi Smith and Daltrey, Jackie Martin and Stanford, Beth Houser and Harley |
PSW |
Description: On December 15th a member of the WVSAR team died during a deployment for a missing hiker. Hope was asked to attend a meeting being held by the WVSAR team where the details of the event were going to be discussed. Our teams arrived early and met with several members as they came in. There were around 60 members present. The dogs moved to the back of the small room as the meeting started. The Sheriff department went over the results of their investigation. As you can imagine this was difficult and questions were asked. The next speaker was a counselor from The Counseling Team International who talked about grieving and dealing with this and how to carry forward. Several people starting asking questions and this discussion lasted over an hour. Several people came to the back of the room to interact with the dogs at this time. One thing that really stood out was all the support coming in from other SAR teams with offers of dinners, support for the family and a beautiful wooden flag memorial that the whole team took a picture with. After the meeting we stayed and many members came to pat the dogs, talk and thank us for coming. I felt a real bond in the room. These amazing people are all volunteers, train very hard and do a dangerous job in helping others. We made some strong connections that I believe will come through in the future. |
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01/07/2020 | Safe Passage, Colorado | Safe Passage | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, None |
RMR |
Description: There was only one teenage young lady with her grandmother scheduled for today's interviews although the time taken to complete interviews was longer than usual. I learned from staff after the client had left that they had arrived a few minutes before I did and the girl was very closed off and negative and emphatically stated "I don't want to be here!" A staff psychologist told her that if she liked dogs, Lyrrik was coming soon. I arrived minutes after that and she started talking and hardly stopped! Both she and her grandmother talked endlessly about their dogs, cats and birds and the conversation flow was very easy and light. |
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01/06/2020 | Dublin High School Student Deaths | Dublin School District | Anna Swardenski for 2 days, and Stepanie Barger for 1 day(TL), Lisa McCoy and Roma, Jennifer Rose: Lady Grace, Lisa McCoy: Roma, Kathy Felix: Cody, Stephanie Barger: Berlin |
PSW |
Description: We were requested to assist the school community ("3000+ students and a couple of hundred staff") during the lunch hour Monday for staff only, Tuesday being escorted to visit the 3 classes each period of the 7 period in the school day, where one of the boys was missing. We circulated through the classes with 1-2 dog teams as available for the teachers and students in the classes. We also assisted other classes on-call due to relatives in the other classes having a hard time and needing comfort. During lunch, we went to the school wellness center to be available for those people, there. Other therapy and assistance dog teams would be in the quad at lunchtime to support the community. On Friday we were available to all the staff and students at lunchtime during a student created memorial event with student speakers, counselors, and a balloon release, and art tribute memorial service. |
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01/03/2020 | Minneapolis MN Drake Fire Response | Red Cross / MNVOAD | Laura Fruci(TL), Laura Fruci and Gioia, Karen Alvord & Charles; Bill & Julie Powell & Winston; Laura Fruci and Gioia |
MWR |
Description: The Red Cross set up a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Minneapolis on Fri & Sat, 1/3-4, to support the clients of the Drake Hotel, which burned on Christmas Day, forcing the evacuation of 150-175 clients & 100 children. The Drake Hotel was used for overflow housing when other shelters were full, creating an additional crisis to care for those displaced by the fire. HOPE-AACR, along with 35 other agencies, provided comfort, resources and needed supplies for the clients. |
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10/13/2020 | Academy For Excellence teacher death | Northwest Tri County Intermediate Unit 5 | Sue Herman (TL), Sue Herman and Talon and Lilly , Melanie Dunbar and Caz |
EUS |
Description: Provided support for students and teachers after the death of a teacher. This is the second teacher death in 3 weeks. |
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12/22/2019 | Guntown, MS Tornado | The Orchard (church) | Jane Farmer(TL), Jane Farmer and Truman, None |
SER |
Description: The pastor requested that a HOPE team respond to a tornado strike in Guntown, MS. The church was providing food to victims and workers within the affected neighborhood. These individuals, as well as members of several responding agencies, were able to engage with a comfort dog. |
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12/18/2019 | Tesoro HS Student Suicide | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
PSW |
Description: On Tuesday, 12/18/2019, HOPE was called to respond to Tesoro High School reference a 15 year old student who had committed suicide. Jan Heppert and Sequoia & Myself and Henry responded on Wednesday, 12/19/2019 at 0730. We met with the OCDE CRN staff who briefed us on the details. We were stationed in the Library (counseling center) for the duration of the deployment. The day started off very slow until the students found out there were comfort dogs in the counseling center. Once the word got out, our day became busier. Both dogs had some very meaningful interactions with students and staff. Once school was let out for the day, both teams departed. |
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12/17/2019 | Proviso Exams & Grief Destress (IL) | Proviso East | Cathy Barnes (TL), cathy j barnes and Anela, Shay and Tazer; Cathy Barnes--Team Leader |
MWR |
Description: We were invited to this school to help with stress during finals. The school had 3 deaths by suicide last year and they are being pro-active this year. |
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12/17/2019 | Proviso Exams & Grief Destress (IL) | Proviso East High School | Teri Rafter(TL), Shay Jacobson and Tazer, Teri Rafter and Sweetie TL, Shay Jacobson and Tazer |
MWR |
Description: Last year there were 3 suicides and the Hope dogs were deployed. This year the guidance department wanted to be proactive and bring the dogs in for destressing at finals. The dogs were in the guidance counselor's office. Students were invited to participate with teacher permission. We also were in the hallway at class passing time where many students and staff interacted with the dogs. |
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12/17/2019 | Schriever AFB - Lunchbox Games, Colorado Springs, CO | Schriever AFB | Sandy Miller(TL), Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
RMR |
Description: Sandy Miller, Keeper & I went to Schriever AFB to support their Lunchbox Games. We set up in the hallway outside the Lunchbox games. Many people stopped to pat Keeper and to talk with us about dogs. The people that work at this facility do very difficult shift work. There were at least two Commanders who asked if we could come to visit their shops. There lots of people who wanted to pet and interact with Keeper. She has a way of wagging her tail and trolling for pets. What still amazes me about her is her ability to get a attention from people who are not interested. One Captain in particular, stopped by just to find out if he could schedule a time for us to come and visit with his unit. He declined to pet Keeper when he first came to talk with us. Then again during our conversation he said no thank you. BUT before he left he was reaching out on his own volition to put his hands on her. |
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12/16/2019 | Rim of The World High School(Homicide) | Mountain Counseling | Jodi Smith (TL), Jodi Smith and Daltrey, Leslie White/Abby & Jane Horsfield/Kiss |
PSW |
Description: Over the weekend a 16 year old who was a student at Rim of The World High School in Lake Arrowhead was murdered (shot). Student had lived in the community most of his life and was well known by most students (This is a mountain community and small high school of approximately 700 students- many students had been in school with this student since kindergarten). |
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12/12/2019 | Orange County Fire Authority De-Stress | OCFA | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and None - HOPE Representative , Grace Chen and Bagel & Cathleen McMurran and Fargo & Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
PSW |
Description: Teams were deployed to OCFA for Dispatch de-stress |
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12/11/2019 | Marshall (MI) Regional Law Enforcement Center-Wellness Visit | Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center | Bob Starr(TL), Bob Starr and Angie Moe & Sunny, Katy Davis & Sunny, Kay Rice & Maia, Carrie Jones & Darby; Bob Starr--Team Leader |
MWR |
Description: The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has recently had several violent altercations in their community. They reached out to HOPE AACR to one of our members, Angie Moe and Sunny, to come in for a wellness type visit. Four teams visited the building that houses the Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police and the local Marshall Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office has been working hard to increase stigma-free mental health support to their officers. We were also able to visit the county jail in Battle Creek with our teams. |
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12/10/2019 | Safe Passage, Colorado | Safe Passage | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, None |
RMR |
Description: This was a busy morning of forensic interviews for one teenager and two preschoolers. A Safe Passage volunteer helped facilitate the entertainment and flow of everyone to help maintain as calm an environment as possible with so many parents, kids and interviewing officers and staff. Lyrrik was a relaxing presence and well utilized by most of the clients and several staff. One girl in particular depended on him quite a bit and made a strong connection with him. It's always rewarding to be a silent observer of this type of interaction. |
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12/05/2019 | Gallatin County trial support, Bozeman, MT | Gallatin County Victim Services | Mary Martin (TL), Katherine Howe and Layla, None |
RMR |
Description: We arrived on the last day of family witnesses. The defendant’s son and his mother and one other witness were present. The mother was open to visiting with Layla but the son said he didn’t like dogs because a dog had killed one of his cats. He has several. I switched gears and told him Layla and I both loved and had had cats in our lives. That didn’t seem to have much effect on him, but when he returned later after testifying.....which was very difficult...he wanted to tell us about his cats and show us photos. That process seemed to lighten him up and he smiled and chatted so long that his Mother kept urging him to go. Even though he wasn’t interested in connecting with a dog, Layla’s presence, nonetheless, opened him up to sharing about his beloved cats and gave him respite from his challenging day. |
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12/04/2019 | Gallatin County trial support, Bozeman, MT | Gallatin County Victim Services | Gail Miller-Richardson and Lamar, None |
RMR |
Description: Lamar and I deployed on both 12/4 and 12/5 for 3 hours each day for the same trial witnesses. This was a horrific case of homicide and attempted homicide and the witnesses were the young adult children (and their mother) of the accused man alleged to have abused and killed his current wife and attempted to kill her friend. The children had apparently been abused by their father earlier but lived separately from him in another state. They were grateful to have Lamar to comfort them, as were the staff who were under great stress as well. I walked Lamar around to staff when the witnesses were in the courtroom. |
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12/04/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department | CSPD | Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
RMR |
Description: Keeper and I went to the CSPD for a scheduled visit. We managed to get through the whole building in the two hour window. We had lots of wonderful interactions. Quite a few people got on the floor to greet and pet Keeper. One of the best interactions was with the Admin for the Chief of Police. |
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12/03/2019 | Gallatin County trial support, Bozeman, MT | Gallatin County Victim Services | Carol Baumann and Maggie, None |
RMR |
Description: This was the same trial Gail reported on. Maggie and I were there on Tuesday afternoon for 3 hours and we were asked to return on Wednesday afternoon. My report is primarily for Wednesday. |
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12/03/2019 | Funeral and Memorial Service (MN) | Funeral Home and Family | Julie Powell(TL), Julie Powell and Winston, William Powell and Winston, Laura Fruci and Gioia; Julie Powell-Team Leader |
MWR |
Description: The family requested HOPE to attend the funeral of a 24 year old that was killed in a tragic car accident along with a 23 year old friend. The memorial service went very well and the AACR training absolutely was so beneficial speaking to the family, including the parents of both the 23 year old and 24 year old that were killed in the accident. The girl friend that was in tears as she loved on Winston and the dad of the 23-year-old who really seemed to open up while petting Winston as he told us stories of his Jack Russell. |
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11/23/2019 | Gilbert Memorial Park Teacher Memorial | Gilbert Memorial Park Funeral Home | SHARON MARTIN(TL), SHARON MARTIN and Abby, Tracy Stofflet and Eveyln |
PSW |
Description: Background information....Hope AZ was called to work at the Grand Opening for Gilbert's first Cemetery/Mortuary at the beginning of the month. Our Group works with city officials in Gilbert quite often. The Funeral home, Gilbert Memorial Park, recommended to the decedents family our group as a possibility to be at the service. |
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11/20/2019 | Magnolia HS "Week of Thanks" | Magnolia HS ASB | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
PSW |
Description: HOPE was asked to attend the Magnolia HS "Week of Thanks" event. Wednesday was dubbed "Thanks for our furry friends" day. The teams were met outside the campus by ASB students and escorted to the counseling room. The ASB teams escorted students in and out of the counseling room in order to keep the teams from being overwhelmed by students. In a span of about 45 minutes, each team visited with about 200 students. After our allotted time had expired (lunch period) we had time to visit with the ASB and Staff. Our presence was greatly appreciated by the school administration. |
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11/20/2019 | State Court Administration Office, Colorado | State Court Administration Office | Sandy Miller(TL), Serena Vogel(TL) and Janice Mann & Lucas, Marie Carlson & Timmy, Lee Fernholz & Grace, Karen Klein & Sarah, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper |
RMR |
Description: The State Court Administration Office is experiencing some leadership changes and some other things that are causing some emotional distress for the staff. They requested we come for some comfort and support. We arrived and were quickly greeted by a staff member who took us right up to the rooms we were going to be in. Some staff had already arrived and the rest came in waves until they were all there. We were spread out between a long hallway and a large room. So we put teams in each area. We were greeted with such enthusiasm and so many people shared how helpful this experience was for them. Many said to us, "This is JUST what we needed!", or "This completely made my day!" It was amazing to see everyone connecting with one another as well as with the teams. There was a lot of positive conversation and laughter during our time with them. The energy in the rooms was very lively and positive. Some staff sat on the floor with the dogs for long periods of time while petting the dogs and talking with the handlers. Lunch was served and after all the staff had gotten their lunch, we were invited in to get some lunch as well. We were very grateful for that. This was a fun deployment for everyone. |
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11/19/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department Support, CO | Colorado Springs Police Dept (CSPD) | Lee Fernholz and Grace, None |
RMR |
Description: Bimonthly comfort visits to the POC. Grace was well received. I was asked by the Sergeant in charge of Wellness Community Response Team Crisis Intervention Training if we could be available to him. I forwarded his information to Karen Klein our RD. |
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11/17/2019 | Parents of Murdered Children, Colorado | POMC | Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
RMR |
Description: This is a monthly support group for families of murdered children we are involved with. There were two new women who had driven up from Colorado Springs (over an hour and a half drive) to attend. The main topic for the evening was how to handle the holidays. |
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11/17/2019 | Saugus Shooting Candlelight Vigil | City of Santa Clarita | Constance Howell(TL), Constance Howell and Kelda II, Bari Boersma & Star, Sarah Jane & Chantal with Maverick |
PSW |
Description: HOPE AACR teams received the invitation with help from our Route 91 Las Vegas shooting contact. We were informed pretty quickly after the confirmation of our invitation by the City of Santa Clarita that they expected over 10,000 people at the Saugus Strong vigil for 15-year-old Gracie Muehlberger and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell, the two students killed in school shooting last Thursday. We were not disappointed in the number of people who attended. There were other therapy dog groups on site and some of our friends that work with the various law enforcement peer to peer support groups with their dogs. We circulated among the crowd before and after the event, and listened respectfully to the emotional speeches during the event. With so many people in attendance we would not be able to visit with all and as this was a vigil we took into consideration the emotional environment and respectfully visited with people who wanted and seemed to need a visit. We let the dogs decide who to visit and below is something Sarah Jane wanted to share. "I have heard of other HOPE members talk about a very special moment that they have experienced while on deployment, and last night we experienced one of those moments. A young man (perhaps a senior in high school) sat down on the ground about 30 feet away from us, head in his hands, sobbing loudly while a young woman crouched next to him and rubbed his back. I brought Maverick near the young man and had barely gestured asking if he wanted to pet the dog when he nodded and reached out to Maverick, who went right up to him, tail wagging gently, and went forehead to forehead with him. The young man clutched Maverick tightly, and within moments Maverick melted down, rolling onto his back in the young man's lap. The young man bent forward and hugged Maverick, rubbing his belly and kissing his head while Maverick's tail wagged. " Star and Kelda both have similar stories and we are proud of all our dogs. Around 8pm we walked over to a tree away from the crowd, but on the way to the memorial, and let the dogs and handlers rest on a blanket and drink some water. A well deserved little break for dogs and handlers. As we went to the memorial, people came over to our dogs for some unconditional love. |
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11/14/2019 | St. Francis High - Student Death (MN) | St. Francis High | Julie Powell(TL), William A Powell and Winston, Bill Powell and Winston, Laura Fruci Gioia, Lisa Bugman and Ivy |
MWR |
Description: Student suicide at St. Francis High in Minnesota. A concerned parent of another student at the school reached out to HOPE. We contacted the school guidance counselor and principal. The school invited HOPE teams (4 handler teams with 3 HOPE dogs) into the school library where they allowed students to interact throughout the day with the dogs for comfort and encouragement. |
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11/13/2019 | Desert Verizon Elementary School | PSW | Jane Huff(TL), Jane Huff and Hope, Parker, Max, Chloe, Yodi, 11/13 - Pam Reinke, Sheryl Clark, Stephanie Clark. 11/14 - Sheryl Clark, Diane Spence, Marla Martella |
PSW |
Description: A teacher had collapsed in the classroom on 11/12 and passed away on the way to the hospital. Students witnessed it and had to go for help (2nd grade). A request came in morning of 11/13 requesting teams to be there as they were telling kids about the passing. Three teams were able to respond quickly and spend some time with them. We visited about 20 students first - they were very happy to see the dogs and a number of them seemed to relax during the visit. The next group were the students who had the teacher last year. Again, very glad we were there. On 11/14, the teams visited with teachers and counselors first. Several 4th graders came to visit - very sad initially but much better after the visit. The second graders came, then 8th graders, and it was noisy but the dogs were great - remained very calm. The 8th graders presented the 2nd graders each with a handmade pillow to remind them they weren’t alone. On both days the trading cards were a huge hit. Big thanks to responding so quickly. |
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11/09/2019 | MADD Candlelight Vigil, Colorado Springs | Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Serena Vogel(TL), Janice Mann and Lucas, Lee Fernholz & Grace, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Ann Ringler & Kara, Shirley Abbott & Lyrrik |
RMR |
Description: HOPE teams were invited to participate in the annual MADD vigil. This is always a very emotional, touching event. The teams were welcomed warmly and began circulating before the event started. We received many "thank you's" for being there. A video was shown at the beginning of the event honoring the memory of a young mother of 4 who lost her life to a drunk driver. How could a preventable event such as this not affect you deeply? We received many "thank you's" for being there. After the event the teams stayed and interacted with many of the families. Again, much appreciation was offered for our teams being there to support the grieving families and staff . |
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11/07/2019 | Oakland County Crisis Response Organization (MI) Joint Deployment | Oakland County (MI) Crisis Response Organization | Carrie Jones(TL), Carrie Jones and Darby, Carrie Jones and Darby |
MWR |
Description: A deployment was activated for OCCRO to respond to Hart Middle School in Rochester Hills, MI due to a student suicide which occurred in early October. (While I am a member of OCCRO, when an AACR dog team can be utilized I accompany them as a HOPE team, not as a member of OCCRO) The format was to be an informal drop in type of interaction with staff and no students. Darby and I accompanied the personnel from OCCRO in interacting with the staff. After a meeting with the school district nurse who requested the deployment we were staged in a small office where staff came in small groups or trickled in one by one. We learned that this was the third student suicide at this school in four years which appeared to have a great impact on the staff. The presence of a HOPE AACR team was very beneficial as some approached us right away and some looked at Darby often while speaking then did interact at great length with her at the end. At that time it was evident the relief she brought. At the beginning I did explain that we encouraged interaction with her yet did not want to be a distraction and I think that was helpful to incorporate her into the session. This allowed time for OCCRO personnel to help direct the session as well as provide that much needed relief an AACR team can bring. I did leave HOPE business cards and relayed how HOPE AACR teams can be utilized should they need our services in the future. |
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11/07/2019 | Laguna Beach HS student death | Orange County Department of Education | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Pam Bertz and Rustee - Grace Chen and Bagel |
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Description: On November 5th HOPE was asked to provide support to the staff and students of Laguna Beach High School due to the death of a 14 year old student. The OCDE CRN asked us to staff the "Counseling Room" and visit the students class rooms. On arrival we visited with Administration staff and teachers. We were then escorted to the counseling room at which time the dogs visited with a few students and staff. The counselors then escorted the dogs to different class rooms. At lunch time, our dogs were requested to stage in the quad area so all the students could visit with the dogs. The dogs did an awesome job of dealing with all the students and distractions that come with a throng of people. After lunch, we visited with students in the physical education department. At about 12:30 pm, we returned to the counseling room and visited with some special education students. At about 1:30 pm all teams left. |
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11/06/2019 | Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, CO | Regis Jesuit High School | Karen Klein(TL), Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, Marie & Timmy, Lee & Grace, Karen & Sarah |
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Description: HOPE was invited to Regis Jesuit High School to introduce our Teams to their students and adults on campus. They had a death in their school last month and would like HOPE to be a resource for them when they have a crisis. We were greeted very enthusiastically by all the staff. We were directed to an activity area where the students do yoga. The administrator announced our location over the intercom and then the bell rang for lunch. We were inundated with students. Several times I tried to visually check on the other teams but I could not see them through the crowd. At one point, there were at least a dozen kids with their hands on Keeper. Afterwards, I heard the other teams had similar experiences. It still amazes me these dogs can take that kind of pressure. The students I met were very respectful, polite, and well dressed. Everyone (staff included) seemed very happy the dogs were there. |
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11/06/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department | CSPD | Ann Ringler and Karamea, None |
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Description: We offer support to staff at the Police Operations Center as a break during their stressful day. |
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11/03/2019 | Air Force Suicide Prevention Stand Down / Yellow Ribbon Event | Airman & family Readiness Program Manager | Michael Jacobs & "Molly"(TL), kathy Felix and Cody, Christi Bragg & "Gertie"; Lisa McCoy & "Roma" |
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Description: We were asked to attend and support this Yellow Ribbon Event for the Air Force at Moffett Field, Mountain View, Ca by Carolann Wunderlin. The day took place between 8am & 4pm. They estimated 800 military personnel would attend. The Hope Teams stood near the front during the talks and then mingled among the small groups during the breaks. The facility was very difficult to find on such a large base....thanks to Christi & Lisa's tenacity, we all arrived! |
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11/02/2019 | Career Day - Hawthorne Girls Group | Hawthorne Police Department | Constance Howell(TL), Constance Howell and Kelda II, None |
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Description: Lameka Bell had a cancellation for this event and asked that I come and speak with a dog. I was not able to attend without a dog. Pam Bertz, acting RD gave me permission to attend with Kelda II. This is a group of local school age girls who are doing various projects, learning various skills to prepare for the world at large. This group has adult leaders and Lameka is one of the leaders of this group. Scotty was not present so Kelda visited with the girls, presenters, parents, etc. when it was appropriate. All the speakers were women who told about their background and the jobs/careers they had. It was quite inspiring as some of the speakers had come to the US as young adult from other countries and did not know English when they came. One was an ER nurse and the other was an assistant DA. I spoke about being a paralegal and volunteer work for HOPE and explained that we were to go up the the Kincade fire base camp and other volunteer organizations . |
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11/02/2019 | MADD Candlelight Vigil, Denver CO | Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Karen Klein (TL), Marie Carlson and Timmy, Karen Klein & Sarah |
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Description: This was the annual candlelight vigil for MADD to remember the loved ones who were killed or injured by drunk drivers. This was a new venue and an earlier time. The event was down in numbers over past years possibly because of changes. Karen and I positioned ourselves close to the entrance so we could interact with families as they were arriving. After the service we were also available. Had some very poignant conversations with families. Was told by several of the MADD staff how grateful they were to have us. |
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10/31/2019 | Student Death; Lakeview, Michigan | Lakeview High School; Lakeview, Michigan | Bob Starr(TL), Bob Starr and Oliver, Bob Starr & Oliver, Michigan/Becky Engelter & Ella, Michigan/Anna Martin & Maggie, Michigan |
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Description: HOPE responded to the sudden death of a senior at Lakeview High School in Lakeview, MI. We met for a briefing with the administration and counselors from the school district and Intermediate School District prior to the start of the school day. Our teams covered the entrances of the building for a “meet and greet” of the students as they entered the school. We staged in the Media Center and we were present as students met with counselors one-on-one and small group grief sessions throughout the day along with the Police liaisons officer. We walked the halls and were available to students and staff during classroom time and passing time. It was Halloween and many students were in costumes, however, the dogs did not exhibit any outward stress symptoms to the outfits. We handed out our trading cards to students during the day which they treasured. |
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10/30/2019 | Kincade Fire #2 | Cal Fire Peer Support | Bari Boersma(TL), Bari Boersma and Star, Linda Teahen-Calvin 10/30-11/3 Stephanie Berger-Berlin 10/30-31 Lisa Mccoy-Roma 10-31-11/2 Katy Priest-Wall E 10-31-11/3 |
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Description: Continuing the deployment by Cal Fire Per support, Linda and I traveled on 10/30/2019. After a quick break, we arrived at the Cal fire base camp at 7pm at the Santa Rosa fairgrounds. After meeting with Stephanie and Berlin, and checking in with our POC, we visited with fire fighters and support personnel until 10:30pm. The number of interactions and overwhelming response we had, including fire fighters running after us to pet the dogs, gave us such a sense of purpose here. We had been asked to attend morning briefings at 7am and shift change at 7pm by our POC. For the next three days our teams got up early and traveled many miles to make this happen. The Bay Area was experiencing a cold snap starting Thursday so temps were in the 30s in the mornings and dropped significantly at night. Teams arrived by 7am to attend the briefing. We then went out to the engines and "support trailers" as well. Around noon we would leave and take a break until returning around 5pm meeting with fire fighters coming in off 24 hour shifts until we would leave at around 8-9pm. The Airbnb Anna secured for the teams was a very welcomed sight after our long days. The Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) college was threatened by the fire and evacuated during this fire. The CCI personnel evacuated over 80 dogs and puppies. Thankfully all are safe! Many members of CCI brought dogs out to visit the base camp. We met some amazing people from their organization and they in turn thanked us for what we do! Cal fire peer support invited us to join in with CCI for a local news cast and photo shoot with the dogs helping the fire fighters in base camp. With CCI and other therapy dogs present we were vigilant to keep our space and work in different areas of the camp. I will say I was proud of HOPE. We were there in the early morning and especially later in the evenings and the response to that was very gratifying! As team leader I want to give a big thank you to Michael and Kathy for paving the way. All the teams worked so hard! Big shout out to Lisa McCoy and Roma for their first deployment, they did great! The number of special interactions were too many too mention. Many fire fighters recognized HOPE from other base camps especially the Tubbs fire. I met the same fire fighter who was at the route 91 concert. Star gave her a Route 91 one year anniversary pin to at the Woolsey fire last year. Just in time to give him her 2 year anniversary pin! All teams deployed by Sunday November 3rd. |
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10/30/2019 | Hawthorne Halloween Spooktakular | Hawthorne Police Department | Constance Howell(TL), Constance Howell and Kelda II, None |
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Description: Kelda and I arrived and looked for Lameka and Scotty, who were in the auditorium mingling with the children and adults in the community. This is an annual Halloween party for the children of Hawthorne, a safe place where they can come in costume, play various games (like bean bag toss and all games had a Halloween theme and gave out candy) dance and go thru a haunted passageway. There was music and a stage for dancing. Also the Hawthorne Police Department, LA Rams (with LA Rams cheerleaders) LA Kings (with Kings Crew members) also had booths and handed out candy. Kelda and Scotty were a big with the children and adults alike and many pictures were taken with the children/adults and the dogs. In fact the Hawthorne Police Officers, LA Rams and the LA Kings wanted their photos with the dogs. In fact I learned later that both the LA Rams and LA Kings each posted their photos of Kelda and Scotty. |
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10/29/2019 | Fort Meade | NSA | Donna Crinklaw(TL), Donna Crinklaw and ZuZu, Donna Crinklaw and ZuZu |
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Description: Visited with the commands that had experienced recent losses through accidental deaths and suicide. It has been a particularly difficult week. The personnel appreciate the fact that there is a group of people who care enough to spend some time with them -- and particularly that we bring furry friends. |
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10/29/2019 | Kincade Fire | Cal-Fire Peer Support | Michael Jacobs(TL), Michael Jacobs and Molly, Kathy Felix/Cody |
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Description: We were asked by Cal Fire Battalion Chief, Nicole Schutz, to help with her Peer Support efforts at the base-camp located in the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds.. Within 24 hours we were able to respond with 2 canine teams and within 72 hours (thanks to the generous support of our SoCal HOPE colleagues) we were able to provide our dog-teams for subsequent days. Although we went to the 2 adjacent evacuation centers, there were too many resident dogs to make a visit there feasible. |
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10/28/2019 | Fort Meade | NSA | Jen O'Keefe(TL), Donna Crinklaw and ZuZu, Jen O'Keefe and Digory, |
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Description: Four commands were affected by sailors' deaths due to alcohol and suicide. The sailors already have stressful jobs and these tragedies have added to the stress. We traveled to several sites accompanied by two counselors. The young men and women responded beautifully to our dogs. It was very obvious that ZuZu and Digory brightened their days and help to release their stress and sadness for a while. |
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10/27/2019 | COVA Conference - Keystone Colorado | COVA | Ngaire Abernethy, Tina Jones, Sandy Miller(TL), Ngaire Abernethy and Karen Klein & Sarah, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Lee Fernholz & Grace |
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Description: Rocky Mountain Region teams attended the annual COVA (Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance) Conference from Oct 27-30 in Keystone Colorado which hosts approximately 1100 participants. It is the 6th year that HOPE has attended the conference and many participants looked forward to seeing their favourite dogs. They expressed disappointment that Kara and Lucas were unable to attend (as they were featured in the program). COVA and conference participants also welcomed Dawn and Keeper, newcomers to our team, and many provided condolences to both Sandy and Tina in the absence of their dogs this year. Hondo and Lani were acknowledged for their past work in the conference program. A major snowstorm and bitterly cold temperatures hampered the conference, including the inability of many speakers to attend. As noted, teams arrived earlier than usual to ensure that they were able to travel safely. |
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10/24/2019 | Viewing of Sheriff Deputy Jake Allmendinger, Montana | Dahl Funeral Home | Gala Goodwin(TL), Carol Baumann and Maggie, Nancy Dodd & Yuki; Katherine Howe & Layla |
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Description: Deputy Jake Allmendinger, 31, was killed in a tragic accident as he and his partner were responding to a call from stranded motorists. He had worked for 911 dispatch for 7 years, Search and Rescue for 8 years, and became a Deputy in 2017. He was married and had 3 young children. HOPE was requested to provide teams to support members of the family and the community at his open casket viewing. |
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10/22/2019 | Student Death (MI) | Les Cheneaux Community Schools | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Nicholas Meier and Kayak; Julia Meier and Ischgl |
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Description: A May, 2019, graduate of Les Cheneaux High School was killed in a motor vehicle accident. HOPE teams were requested by the Intermediate School District Crisis Response Team as well as the High School. Teams responded and did a "meet and greet" as students entered the building. Later one team staged in the resource center while another team visited classrooms. This was a small school and K-12 were contained in one building. Students from the various grades visited the dogs in the learning center. |
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10/21/2019 | Panorama Middle School, Colorado | Panorama Middle School | Sandy Miller(TL), Janice Mann and Lucas, Lee Fernholz & Grace |
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Description: HOPE teams were requested to be available to this school following a student death the previous week. This school is also a school that Karen Klein volunteers with so it has a special attachment. Many students are at risk and special needs students. The teams were escorted to the classroom of the deceased student. Most of the students were unaware of this student's passing. Mr. Goetz announced to the students of this unfortunate, tragic, and very sad event. A few students comprehended the news and a few others did not. Mr. Goetz allowed time for questions and processing. He then showed a video and allowed the students to be somewhat flexible. One student in particular was really interested in the dogs. Other students not so much. Then Lee and Grace were taken to another classroom where there were more interactions with students. After a short while Lucas and I joined Lee and Grace. Lee and Grace were taken to another classroom with mainly students who are autistic. Lee reported many interactions in that room. Many students and staff seemed to enjoy and appreciate the dogs. From there we were taken into the counseling office where we mostly interacted with staff. There were 2 students that spent a fair amount of time with us and seemed to very much enjoy the dogs. We received many thanks and much appreciation for supporting the school during this difficult time. |
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10/20/2019 | Rocky Mountain Survivors' Studio Open House, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Survivors' Studio | Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
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Description: I met Cynthia through our work with Parents of Murdered Children. Her sister, brother-in-law, and niece were murdered. She is starting a support group for families and friends of murder victims to help rebuild their lives through writing, visual arts, and music. This was her open house to advertise her studio. Sadly, only one family member came but there were representatives from the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and other resource agencies. There was a lot of networking that happened. The victim advocate from the sheriff's department recognized Timmy from the COVA department and said she remembered laying on the floor with him. I shared about HOPE with the head of the group Love Bears All. He was interested in doing therapy work with his dog and asked a lot of questions. The family member was very smitten with Timmy and was excited that she might be seeing him at future meetings. |
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10/19/2019 | Parents of Murdered Children monthly meeting, Colorado | Parents of Murdered Children | Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
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Description: Monthly meeting of POMC. No new people. Timmy is always welcomed with open arms and brings lots of smiles and laughter |
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10/18/2019 | HAWC | Houston Area Women's Center | Jeanne Hooke(TL), Jeanne Hooke and Rebel, Sally Farley and Abbie |
CGC |
Description: HOPE AACR had a request from the Houston Area Women's Center to make a visit to employees at their office in Houston from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The HAWC staff experience extreme trauma with their clients every single day of the year and often experience secondary trauma. Rebel and Abbie brought so much joy and happiness to these employees during these few hours. It was amazing to watch the constant smiles as employees came in and out of the room and a few never left the entire time we were there. There was a true connection with Rebel and Abbie and our dogs returned the love and much more to these employees as they sensed how much these employees needed them. |
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10/15/2019 | Rudyard School Students Injured in Accident (MI) | Rudyard High School (MI) | Karen Alvord & Charles(TL), Karen Alvord and Charles, Karen Alvord and Charles |
MWR |
Description: Rudyard school is a small K- 12 school. At the time of the deployment request, we were informed that three 9th grade students were injured in an ATV accident and were hospitalized. At that time it was known that one student had a severe concussion and a broken neck. The students are members o the volleyball team and were supposed to play in a tournament the day after the accident. The HOPE teams arrived and met with the school administration and their crisis response team. During the meeting students started arriving for the day. As soon as the meeting adjourned Brenda and Raven headed towards one student entrance and Karen and Charles headed to the other student entrance. Both dogs were well received but many students were unaware of the reason for our deployment. For them, we just said it was just to start their week off well. The volleyball team and coaches were brought together for a private session as they were the most affected. Two of the injured girls were actually able to attend school that morning. Their attendance greatly reduced the emotional turmoil of the students and staff. HOPE teams participated in recording a video for the remaining hospitalized student. |
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10/15/2019 | Safe Passage, Colorado | Safe Passage | Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
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Description: Keeper and I went to Safe Passage. They had two appointments. Both were 4 year old girls. Keeper had great interactions with the girls and their adults and the staff. |
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10/14/2019 | Manitou Springs HS & MS support. Colorado | Manitou Springs High School | Serena Vogel(TL), Lee Fernholz and Grace, Karen Klein & Sarah, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper , Shirley Abbott & Lyrrick |
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Description: Westboro Baptist Church will be protesting at Manitou Springs High School on Monday October 14. WBC has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and other anti-discrimination watchdogs. We were asked to be present to support students and staff. |
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10/12/2019 | Beaumont Tropical Storm Imelda MARC (Multi Agency Resource Center) | SETERF (Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund | Sally Farley with Grace(TL), Nancy Steger and Gus, Gwen Leever and Pickle Juice; Sara Gubala and Reagan |
CGC |
Description: We arrived at the Beaumont Civic Center and set up our booth at 9:30. The event hours were 11:00-4:00; however, lines had formed around the building starting at 7:30. We started having interactions before entering the building with anxious people in line. Our three teams from Houston started visits from agency vendors and a few clients at the booth as soon as we got it set up, then started sending two teams at a time to the outside lines by 11:00. Sara Gubala and Reagan joined us at 12:30. Additional space for lines was set up inside the building, so we started visiting with clients there so people wouldn't lose their place in line. At about 3:00, it was announced that the event would end before all the people in line would be seen by the agencies they needed. The hours were extended until 5:00. The Red Cross made plans to register people at other places in the area but couldn't continue to use the civic center on Sunday or Monday. |
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10/10/2019 | Falcon Hight School, Colorado | Falcon High School | Joetta Graner-Smith(TL), Joetta Graner-Smith and None, Shirley Abbott & Lyrrik, Dawn Griebeauer & Keeper |
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Description: We were called to Falcon High School to help send off the kids before fall break. Many of these kids have very difficult home life and school is their one place where there is structure and safety. Falcon High School has had a lot of tragedies in the past and we have a great working relationship with them. The dogs also help relieve the stressors of school life. |
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10/09/2019 | CSPD Support, Colorado | Colorado Springs Police Dept (CSPD) | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, None |
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Description: Visited Officers, staff, administration, employees, etc. throughout the four floor Operations Center as an ongoing Employee Welfare service. HOPE teams are enthusiastically welcomed and greatly appreciated. In addition to the usual visits, we were asked to stop in a room where a training session was being held. All the attendees were VERY grateful for the puppy break. |
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10/09/2019 | Cornelia Connelly High School critical incident de-brief | Orange County Board of Education | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, None |
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Description: In a follow up to our visit on Friday, October 4th, we were asked to attend the CRN critical incident stress de-brief held at the school. The de-brief was arranged by OCDE and conducted by "Love Anaheim". Our mission was to console those affected by the process. We had several interactions during the de-brief. We stayed after the de-brief to help those affected by the conversation. |
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10/08/2019 | Child Abuse Services Team - Staff Death | County of Orange | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, None |
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Description: Last month a staff member passed away while giving birth to twin babies. The staff has been having difficulty dealing with the death and the investigation process. Because they deal with child abuse cases day in and day out, they are having a difficult time finding time to grieve. Our presences allows a little down time to stop and reflect. |
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10/08/2019 | Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado | Schriever AFB | Ann Ringler and Karamea, None |
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Description: HOPE was asked to send 1 team to Schriever AFB to introduce the concept of a therapy dog. They have had four suicides this year and are hoping this might help. Jessica got our information by asking our contact at Ft. Carson. |
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10/07/2019 | Trabuco Hills High School - Student Death | Orange County Board of Education | Steve booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, None |
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Description: I received a call at 8:00 am from the OCDE reference the death of a popular student who graduated last year. The individual was only 19. Henry and I arrived at 10:00 am at the school. We were asked to respond to the Multipurpose Room where the CRN, and district, counselors had set up a counseling room. We were stationed outside of the counseling room. Our purpose was to be a "positive distraction". After the last class of the day (it was minimum day) the CRN closed up the counseling room. We made some visits in the schools administration office and left. |
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10/06/2019 | TOPSoccer Fest | TOPSoccer | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Jaclynn Martin and Stanford - Laura Finlon and Gunner |
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Description: HOPE was requested to be present at the TOPSoccer Fest for the special individual soccer league. We are used to help calm those overwhelmed by sensory issues. The dogs did a great job of calming those who visited our station. It was a hot day and it added to some of the stressors. |
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10/04/2019 | Orange County Fire Authority Fire Dispatch | OCFA | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Grace Chen and Bagel - Constance Howell and Kelda lll |
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Description: HOPE was asked to visit OCFA dispatchers after a couple months of stressful OT shifts and calls. Our presence is always a big hit with the dispatchers and staff. During our visits, there always seems to be a stressful call that comes in. Last night was no exception. One call was a teen who was overdosing. The dispatchers received several calls on several lines reference the teen. Each dispatcher was getting conflicting information. The dispatchers had to piece together the fragmented information in order to dispatch live saving information to their firefighters. Our teams stayed till 8:00 pm to cover both sides of the shifts to maximize our visit. |
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10/03/2019 | Maricopa COAD Meeting | Maricopa COAD | Sharon Martin(TL), SHARON MARTIN and Abby, Stephanie Clark and Parker |
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Description: Meeting location This was the second meeting of the newly formed Maricopa County COAD. Stephanie and Sharon arrived early to potty dogs. The agenda today included: Next meeting will be January 2020. |
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10/02/2019 | Mitchell High School Wellness Week, Colorado | Mitchell High School | Sandy Miller, Serena Vogel(TL), Ann Ringler and Karamea, Lee Fernholz & Grace, Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Karen Klein & Sarah |
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Description: HOPE was asked to support students over two lunch periods as part of their wellness week. Different positive activities were planned each day (nutrition, crafts, HOPE dogs, yoga) to hopefully help suicide prevention. Maria, our contact, said the students were "pumped" to see the dogs - it would be the highlight of their week. The students were very receptive and appreciative. On this subject, Dawn and Keeper had an interesting experience. Keeper is terrified of bees. We met with the students in an outside courtyard that had bees. The students would see Keeper shaking and ask Dawn if her dog was cold. Dawn explained that Keeper was afraid of bees, and then she watched these kids become exceptionally caring and concerned. As Dawn said: "a Disadvantage turned into an Advantage". |
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10/01/2019 | Safe Passage, Colorado | Safe Passage | Lee Fernholz and GRACE, None |
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Description: SCHEDULE VISIT WITH A THREE YEAR OLD CLIENT AND HER PARENTS, VISITING WITH STAFF |
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09/29/2019 | IMELDA American Red Cross | American Red Cross | Jeanne Hooke(TL), Jeanne Hooke and Rebel, Sally Farley and Abbie; Gwen Leever and Pickle Juice |
CGC |
Description: We had a request from the American Red Cross to make a visit to their employees at the main American Red Cross office located at 2700 S.W. Freeway in Houston, Tx. They requested we visit from 5 pm-7 pm for their Volunteers returning to the office after working at offsite locations helping victims of the recent flooding from Imelda. Everyone's faces lit up as soon as our dogs walked in and made a room full of hard working folks smile and feel so loved. They even asked us to remain for their "stand up" meeting. It was pure joy to see how much Rebel, Abbie and Pickle Juice made a difference to all these folks. They just did not want us to leave and could not thank us enough for being there. |
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09/29/2019 | Route 91 Reunion and Vegas Strong Resiliency Center | Vegas Strong Resiliency Center | Bari Boersma(TL), Bari Boersma and Star, Stephanie Berger and Berlin 9/28-10/1, Grace Chen and Bagel , Cathleen Mcmurran and Fargo9/30-10/2 |
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Description: Hope was contacted by Terri Keener to respond to the Vegas Strong Resiliency center for the Route 91 two year reunion on Sept 30th. We were also asked to attend events on October 1st in connection with the second anniversary of the shooting. In addition we were requested to attend a firefighter/family member peer support event on Saturday, September 28th in Henderson due to a fire fighter suicide . Star and I arrived to Henderson at 3:00 pm and were joined by Stephanie Berger at 5:00 pm. Our teams were recognized by several cal fire peer support members we have worked with from Montecito and Santa Rosa deployments. The debrief and follow up was very emotional as this had just happened. Everyone interacted with the dogs and were thankful we were there. The Route 91 reunion took place on Sunday the 29th at the Hard Rock Casino in the pool area. We were assigned a cabana with the Vegas Resiliency Center counselors. Stephanie and I arrived at 11:30 am and left at 7 pm. The reunion was well attended. This was a small and crowded venue with bands playing very loudly all day. We were able to move around the pool area and areas set up for remembrance walls and memorials. Despite being crowded and very loud our dogs did great work interacting with survivors. Several people showed me the dogs cards from last years reunion- and it was very special to be shown Star cards! Overall the reunion was upbeat and at the same time very emotional. Several people shared their stories with us and the dogs. It was a long and very fulfilling day. On Monday the 30th, Star and I were asked by our POC to visit the Driven Neuro Recovery Center in Las Vegas. We arrived at 1:30 and visited with stroke, spinal and brain injury patients doing physical therapy work. The staff and patients were amazing people and enjoyed visiting with Star. The director told me they were thinking of setting up dog therapy visits and after our visit she was definitely going to pursue that! Grace and Cathleen got in late Monday night. "1 October" is how the locals refer to the shooting. All four teams were present at the 6:30 am Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony at the Clark County Government Center. Several government officials, as well as fire and police, spoke. One member had lost a son . Several hundred people attended including families of victims. The dogs interacted with many people at the service. Afterwards we were asked to attend a Wellness Event where several services were being made available to help with coping with grief and stress. At 11:00 am we were asked to send dogs to The Healing Garden where the city of Las Vegas had built a beautiful area with 58 trees representing each person who had lost their lives. This was the main gathering area of the family members . Stephanie and I went over and were joined by Grace and Cathleen at 1:00 pm after the wellness fair ended. The dogs interacted with many people here. We left at 3:00 pm to give the dogs a break before returning at 7:30 pm to the Healing Gardens to be with the the families and friends. At 10 :05 pm, the actual time of the shooting, the mayor did the "Reading of the Names" of each person that was lost . Our dogs worked very hard from 7:30 pm -11:30 pm this evening. So many people reached out to get a pet or a hug. It is not possible to put into words the number of interactions and the emotions and words said on this day. We were thanked so many times for being there, as always we said it was an honor. |
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09/28/2019 | NYC OCME - Queens | NYC OCME | Brian Flynn(TL), Glenn Schafer and Roscoe, Glenn Schafer and Roscoe |
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Description: Visit went well. Met with approximately 9 different people. The point of contact, Rebecca, was not on-site. She referred me to a woman named Jamilla, who was also not on-site. It did not seem as though our visit was very well publicized - several of the folks who visited with Roscoe were not aware we were going to be there. Something to be aware of for anyone volunteering at the Queens OCME: There is a very strong odor in the building. There is a significant amount of deodorizer used, but after a while, the smell can be unsettling. |
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09/26/2019 | NCMEC | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Jen O'Keefe(TL), Jennifer O'Keefe and Aslan, Jen O'Keefe and Aslan |
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Description: NCMEC brought staff from all their regional offices across the country for a meeting/ town hall discussion. We spent just over an hour visiting before the meeting started. We met a number of people who had heard about the dog visits and were very happy to see us. |
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09/26/2019 | National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, Colorado | Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance | Karen Klein & Sarah(TL), Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
RMR |
Description: The National Day of Remembrance is to honor and remember family members who have been murdered. Families, victim advocates, district attorney and police department representatives attend. It is a time for each family group to honor their loved one by sharing with the group their picture, birth and death date and their age. Tammy Rafferty Johnson and Melissa Brown both spoke very movingly about the murder for hire of their husband and sister respectively by their brother in law. They were both targeted but thankfully were not present when the murders occurred. They spoke about how they were impacted and how they are now speaking out and working in the community to support other victims. There was some mingling before and after the service and we were able to bring joy and support to many individuals. Many of the families we knew through our work with the Parents of Murdered Children support group. It was meaningful for me to see the pictures of the children/family members they talk about each month |
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09/26/2019 | OCFA Stress Relief | OCFA | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
PSW |
Description: HOPE was asked to supply support to the Orange County Fire Authority dispatchers due to the stress of their job. Sequoia and Henry did their best to alleviate their stress during this visit. During our visit, one dispatcher had just learned of her Grandmothers death. We also listen to one dispatcher give CPR instructions to a caller. These men and women are under a tremendous amount of stress day in and day out. After both day shifts and night shifts were visited, we left the facility. |
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09/25/2019 | Elementary School Teacher Death | Orange County Board of Education | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, None |
PSW |
Description: HOPE was asked by the OCDE Crisis Response Network to respond to a Elementary school to console staff and students after the unexpected death of a special education teacher. We arrived at 0830 and met with the principle and her staff. We were then escorted to the home room of the special education teacher who had passed. We met with the substitute teacher and the students affected by the death. The students were in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. The students sat on the floor and interacted with Henry until the next set of students arrived. The next set of students laid on the floor and interacted with Henry. At about 1000 we left the school. |
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09/25/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department Support, CO | CSPD | Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
RMR |
Description: Keeper and I went to CSPD for the first time as a team. We had a wonderful volunteer escort us around the building. We had many positive interactions. Several people said they look forward to Wednesdays when the HOPE dogs come. |
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09/21/2019 | Tropical Storm Imelda | Red Cross | Disaster Program Manager(TL), Sara Gubala and Reagan, none |
CGC |
Description: Tropical Storm Imelda hit Southeast Texas on September 18-19 bringing between 20-48 inches of rain throughout my area. Over 350 people are in shelters as of 9/21. The shelter I went to housed about 200 people. There were approximately 15 first responders assigned to this shelter and about 5 Red Cross workers. I reached out to the Red Cross on Friday, September 20 and they invited me to bring one of my HOPE dogs to a shelter that I could access. The two most damaged areas (Vidor and Hamshire-Fannett) were not accessible due to high water. We were asked to go to the shelter at the old Central High School location, 88 Jaguar Dr, Beaumont, TX 77702. Upon arriving, I checked in with the police officer stationed outside who told me a little about the shelter as well as gave me the name of the shelter manager - Mr. Sauter and asked me to find him before I went into the shelter. I found the shelter manager and he was very pleased to see us and said that the people were very stressed as some were going to be transported to a more longer term shelter in Lumberton, TX. He said that we were welcome to go inside and meet the people. Before we went in, there was a girl outside of the shelter who kept calling to my dog and saying "come here Kennedy", it turned out she was at the shelter in 2017 and remembered my other HOPE dog Kennedy. She reassured everyone out front that I had brought a very friendly dog to visit them. Upon entering the shelter, I was immediately bombarded by people wanting to pet my dog. The Red Cross staff yelled out "this shelter does not allow dogs", I approached the table to let them know who I was and that I was asked here by the local Red Cross director and they all said, she is a "working dog", I said yes and then things were good. One of the workers came out and hugged me as she remembered me from Hurricane Harvey. She suggested I have a spot to sit in and have the people come to me, I told her that was a great idea as this was their home and I wanted to be respectful of their space and their things. Within about 5 minutes of arriving, we had a line of people ready to pet my dog. This was the first call-out that my young HOPE dog has done, so I was interested to see how she would do. She was a pro, she was a little nervous at first as there was a lot of noise but once she realized what her job was, she settled in really well and found a lot of laps to climb into. One man came up to us as he thought she was a cocker spaniel, he told me that he has PTSD very badly. Reagan gently went up to him and put her head right in his lap. He started to cry and he asked me how did she know what to do? I told him she sensed he needed her. Several first responders came and sat with us, they said they had been working since early Thursday morning and had not been home. They asked if they could have time to pet her, I told them that she was there for everyone. Eventually the shelter manager came and sat with us, he told me it was the first time he had been able to sit down in probably 8 hours. Reagan knew just what to do and went right up to him to be loved on. We had a great visit today. They wanted me to stay longer but I felt that as a first time call out with this dog a little over 3 hours was perfect for her as it was just the right amount of time. The local Red Cross director texted me after my visit today and thanked me for coming. They have asked me to go back to another shelter but I am waiting for information from them to share with my Regional Director. |
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09/21/2019 | Milpitas Emergency Preparedness Fair | Milpitas First Responders | Jennifer Rose(TL), Jennifer Rose and Lady Grace, Martha and Oliver |
PSW |
Description: The Milpitas Emergency Preparedness Fair was a small gathering of about 6 different agencies providing information for preparing in an emergency. We were set up on a grass area where there was some shade. We walked around before the fair started and made contact with other tables that were present. The general public came through and would come to pet the dogs. Most of the petters were under the age of 5. As the kids were petting, we educated the parents about what HOPE is and does. We also educated folks about the difference between therapy and service animals. The fair was not very busy. Both HOPE team members had a lot of time to bounce HOPE and other dog related topics off of each other. |
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09/18/2019 | 3M Emergency Response Team Picnic MN | 3M Emergency Response Team | Laura Fruci(TL), Laura Fruci and Gioia, Lisa Bugman & Ivy |
MWR |
Description: 3M is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Paul MN with +10,000 employees in the Twin Cities area. They have a 200 person Emergency Response Team located on site in various buildings. The 3M ERT also includes local Police & Fire Departments, along with local Hospital Emergency Managers. We were invited to share information about HOPE AACR so the ERTs are familiar with HOPE should the need for our support arise. We gave a short overview (10 mins) of HOPE AACR and then mingled with the crowd. We had a trifold, brochures, info flyers, and membership flyers. |
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09/18/2019 | Child Abuse Services Team employee death | County of Orange | Steve Booth and Henry, Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
PSW |
Description: On Monday, September 16th, I received a call from the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) supervisor asking us to respond to the CAST office reference the death of a co-worker. The death of the employee was extremely tragic and heartbreaking. Jan (Sequoia) and I (Henry) arrived at the CAST office in Orange, Ca at 0845. We were asked to walk around the facility and meet with the staff. We met with about 20-30 staff members for the next 2 hours. Henry and Sequoia were very engaging during this deployment. The staff is always under a high stress due to the nature of their job. The death made for a very distraught atmosphere. |
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09/15/2019 | Parents of Murdered Children monthly meeting, Colorado | POMC | Marie Carlson and Timmy, None |
RMR |
Description: Monthly support group. We are there to support families as they share their stories, updates with courts, etc. They all enjoy loving on Timmy. This was the last time a sister of a murder victim would be attending the group as she is moving out of state. Last year, the first time we came was also her first time and her mother had talked her into coming because a dog would be there. Timmy was one of the "people" she thanked for helping her and encouraging her to keep coming. That was very moving to me and says in a nutshell why we do this. |
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09/11/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department Support, CO | CSPD | Ann Ringler and Karamea, none |
RMR |
Description: to provide a break to the staff from their stressful day |
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09/08/2019 | Colorado Court Employees Conference | Colorado Judicial Branch | Karen Klein and Sarah, None |
RMR |
Description: HOPE was invited to support the 2 day Colorado Court Employees Conference in Loveland, CO. The Colorado Court Employee Conference (CCEC) is an annually held event offered for court and probation staff to boost and refine their technical abilities, intrapersonal, and interpersonal skills that are required in the workplace. We were requested to specifically attend 2 workshops dealing with Domestic Violence to comfort attendees because of the role playing in the workshop. During the rest of the conference we chose what workshops we wanted to attend. Attendees were so appreciative of the HOPE being there. We also had a table/booth at the conference. |
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09/06/2019 | Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol debrief/ vigil | Santa Barbara Police Department | Grace Chen(TL), Grace Chen and Bagel, N/a |
PSW |
Description: We were contacted by Santa Barbara Police Officer Burleigh who asked us to send one team to Santa Barbara Police Department for debriefing with the harbor patrol after the Conception dive boat incident. |
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09/05/2019 | FEMA Philadelphia | FEMA | Susan Perri(TL), Susan Perri and Blizzard, Susan Perri and Blizzard |
EUS |
Description: We visited Philadelphia FEMA Regional Coordination Center to provide stress relief. They have been working twelve hour days. We visited the main center, another side office, and a group of young adults who were training to become part of FEMA. A lot of workers said they enjoyed our visit and they felt better, and recharged. On a side note, Ms. Breeland said you look familiar and I thought the same thing about her. When Blizzard and I were deployed to West Virginia Flooding we met her in our travels. She seemed very happy with our visit and commented on how the mood of the office changed as soon as Blizzard came, so hopefully we will be invited back for future visits. |
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09/04/2019 | Saranac Public Schools Student Death (MI) | Saranac Public Schools | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier and Ischgl; Kay Rice and Maia |
MWR |
Description: This was the second day of a two day deployment following the death of a 7th grader who collapsed on the football field during practice the previous Wednesday. As per our usual response protocol, we deployed at the entrance to the school as the students arrived as well as in the hallways between classes throughout the day. Kay and Maia also deployed for a brief period to the elementary school. Since it had been a week since the death of the student, things had mostly returned to normal at the school. However we did give some comfort to a few students throughout the day. Because the funeral was to be held at the school late that afternoon, we stood by until students were dismissed in case there was a need. There was none. It was determined that we were not needed before, during, and after the funeral. |
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09/03/2019 | Safe Passage Colorado | Safe Passage | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, None |
RMR |
Description: The first two clients were very much routine, a three yo girl and a teen girl and a parent for each. We spent time in the playroom with the 3 yo and in the lounge area with the teenager whom I was able to engage in a conversation about dogs. She liked Lyrrik a lot and couldn't stop talking about her Aussie Cattle Dog, a rescue that really is HER dog, snuggles, protection and all. The third client, another teenage girl arrived with an armed escort and an entourage representing many different agencies. She was not at all interested in Lyrrik stating 'I just took a shower' so I offered him to the many adults assembled for her interview. Several were very appreciative and just his presence in the room seemed to slightly reduce the anxiety and tension. After well over an hour with the third client, it appeared the interview was going to take quite a long time, more than the usual, especially given the number of agencies present. Since the client hadn't shown any interest in Lyrrik, I asked Jen if there was any point in our staying any longer and she agreed there really wasn't anything more we could offer and she was very grateful for our visit. She remarked that the HOPE visits are always so much appreciated. |
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09/03/2019 | Saranac Public Schools student death (MI) | Saranac Public Schools | William Engelter(TL), William Engelter and Team Leader, William Engelter - Team Leader, Bob Starr and Oliver, Gloria VanAlstine and Juliet, Lawrene Friedman and Montie, Kay Rice and Maia |
MWR |
Description: Request received by RD Nick Meier to deploy to Saranac Public Schools for a middle school student that had died during football practice. This occurred in view of many people due to two separate sporting events being held that day. The activity of Fire/Rescue and EMS on scene as well as the helicopter landing drew a large crowd to the field. The team arrived at 0700 and the TL made contact with the assistant principal and superintendent as the principal was on vacation. We were briefed on the events of the day. The social workers were not present yet so the teams deployed to the entrances for the arrival of students. After the students were in class we were able to go to our break room and meet the counselors and mental health professionals. Everyone present was happy to have us there. Throughout the day we sat in on one on one sessions with staff and 8 high risk students. We also deployed to the halls on breaks as well as a lunch held just for the football team. Initially one team deployed to the elementary school while the remainder stayed at the Junior/Senior high building. Later in the afternoon the remaining teams went to elementary. Right after the lunch the family of the student asked to bring the rest of the siblings in to meet the dogs in a private session which we accommodated. Due to there being a four day holiday weekend the initial trauma of the event seemed to have worn off. There was not much emotion or distress being displayed. Students seemed glad to meet the dogs but it was difficult to judge how effective they were being at providing comfort versus just being happy to meet a dog. Overall Day 1 went very well and we were well received. We made several good contacts with professionals that took copies of the tri-fold brochure for future use. We also got two new teams off to a good start and they did great. |
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08/28/2019 | STEM School Lock-down Highlands Ranch, CO | Stem High School | Sandy Miller and Serena Vogel(TL), Lee Fernholz and Gtace, Janice Mann & Lucas , Dawn Griebelbauer & Keeper, Shirley Abbott & Lyrrik |
RMR |
Description: We were asked to be present at the Stem School for the first lock-down drill of the year since the shooting. We were there to offer support to the staff and students. |
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08/28/2019 | Colorado Springs Police Department Support, CO | CSPD | ANN RINGLER and Karamea, none |
RMR |
Description: We offer a break to staff during their stressful day. |
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08/22/2019 | Harris County DA Victims Assistance | Harris County DA Victims Assistance | Nancy Steger(TL), Nancy Steger and Gus, NA |
CGC |
Description: Gus and I were deployed to the sentencing trial involving a crime committed against a client of the Victim Assistance program. He is diagnosed with severe PTSD. This was a continuation of a court date the previous month when we met our client but the trial was postponed. We met his case manager in the DA's office for Victim Assistance prior to the trial and revisited case managers CGC HOPE members met in March to start our participation. We also shared HOPE information with Jalayne Robinson, the state coordinator for Victim Services. We waited with our client and his mother, along with the case manager, in a small consultation room at the back of the courtroom prior to the trial starting. Gus helped comfort him during a court recess after an emotional meltdown while testifying. He was able to continue his testimony and later read his impact statement to the judge following this recess. The prosecutor and case manager commented that he was much more composed during the second part of the trial. |
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08/21/2019 | VA Beach Shooting Aftermath | City of VA Beach | Self(TL), Jennifer O'Keefe and Aslan, J O'Keefe and Aslan |
EUS |
Description: We started by visiting the new offices on Sabre Rd of some folks affected by the shooting at the public works building in May. The workers just moved to their new building this week. |
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08/20/2019 | Safe Passage Colorado Springs , CO | Safe Passage | Lee Fernholz and Grace, none |
RMR |
Description: Waiting with a teen and her step father for their interviews at Safe Passage.The staff loves when our dogs come in and spends time with them also. |
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08/17/2019 | Parents of Murdered Children monthly meeting, CO | POMC | Karen Klein and Sarah, None |
RMR |
Description: We supported the monthly meeting of families who have lost children and family members by murder. |
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08/15/2019 | CSPD Support Colorado | Colorado Springs Police Dept (CSPD) | Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, Dawn Griebelbauer (shadowing/orientation) |
RMR |
Description: Visited Officers, staff, administration, employees, etc. throughout the four floor Operations Center as an ongoing Employee Welfare service. HOPE teams are enthusiastically welcomed and greatly appreciated. |
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08/15/2019 | Public Safty & Preparedness Gathering | City of Campbell | Kathy Felix(TL), Kathy Felix and Cody, no other teams |
PSW |
Description: The town of Campbell hosted this evening for it's citizens. Fire personal, police, Cal Fire,the Mayor and veteran support were all in attendance. |
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08/12/2019 | Safe Passage CO | Safe Passage | Dawn L Griebelbauer and Keeper, None |
RMR |
Description: Keeper and I were asked to come to Safe Passage on Monday at 9am. Our contact Jen said it was a very busy day for them. We spent time in the lounge area with several parents and children. We spent most of our time in the playroom with many young children. At one point there were 4 families there. Keeper remained calm even with 4 young boys playing war with transformers and race cars. I was so very proud of her. Most of the children stopped by for a short interaction but there were 3 who seemed to need her more. Keeper demanded (in her own subtle way) to visit with a police officer that was there. At the end, one of the young girls came up to me to say good bye. She gave me a hug and thanked me for letting her pat Keeper. That was one of the best hugs I have gotten in a long time! |
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08/08/2019 | Phoenix Municiple Court | Law Department City Prosecutor’s Office Victim Services Unit | Beth Ells(TL), Beth Ells and Cinder, None |
PSW |
Description: I was asked to assist two young boys, ages 12 & 15, as they were called to court to give pre-trial testimony against the mother's boyfriend who had allegedly assaulted them. The defense attorney did not allow Cinder or myself to be present during their actual questioning, however, we were able to give lots of hugs and snuggles before and after. The youngest boy, (12), found great comfort in being able to pet Cinder while he tried to calm down. In fact the entire family, mother & older sister as well, found Cinder to be very comforting during this process. The defendant pleaded no contest, thus a trial was averted and he was immediately sentenced. The mother and older sister were able to give statements before he was sentenced. During their absence I stayed with the boys and we chatted about their dog, a one yr. old pit bull, school, etc. Cinder gave them high-fives, shook paws, rolled and got belly rubs. The stress meter seemed to go down appreciably. |
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08/06/2019 | Safe Passage Colorado Springs, CO | Safe Passage | Lee Fernholz and Grace, Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Comforting two families of preteens with their parents during interviews with detectives and counselors. |
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08/06/2019 | Royal Family Foster Kids Camp | RefugeOC | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Katy Priest and Wall-E |
PSW |
Description: We were asked attend the Royal Family Foster Kids birthday in Lake Arrowhead, CA. We arrived at 1500 and did our "meet and greet" with the dogs. We then proceeded to the "carnival" area of the camp to attend the birthday party. The dogs were a big hit. The camp photograph had the dogs take a pictures with ALL the campers and staff. We left at 1700. |
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08/06/2019 | Black Hat 2019... Synack Booth | Synack | Sharon Martin(TL), SHARON MARTIN and Abby, Chrisi Bragg and Gertie |
PSW |
Description: The Synack group donated their conference booth to HOPE AACR at the annual Black Hat Conference in Las Vegas, NV. |
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08/06/2019 | National Night Out | Fire, Police, Emergency | Trish Hess(TL), Susan Perri and Blizzard, Trish Hess, Amos Hess, Joni Soost |
EUS |
Description: This was a National Night Out event in Lancaster, PA. It involved Fire, Police, and other community groups. |
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08/05/2019 | South Texas Disaster Recovery Center | FEMA | Sally Farley(TL), Sally Farley and Amazing Grace, Jeanne Hooke and Rebel; Nancy Steger and Gus |
CGC |
Description: We were requested to deploy to 3 South Texas counties (Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo) to interact with FEMA employees and residents affected by the June 2019 flooding. The request came from Steven Wise, Volunteer Agency Liaison Group Supervisor, Mass Care/Emergency, Voluntary & Community Services Branch, Individual Assistance Division, HQ Office of Response and Recovery. We drove to Port Aransas, TX on Sunday, Aug. 4 and spent the night to break up the drive. The next day (Monday), we arrived at the DRC #2 – Willacy County, Community County Safe Room in Raymondville, Texas about 0900. Our contact person was DRC Manager - Glorimar Reyes-Soto. There were about 25 employees present. The FEMA employees were very happy to have the dogs there, and interacted with them until the DRC opened. One employee contacted local news and newspaper to come out and interview us. We were interviewed by 3 local news channels (channel 4 and channel 5 and Telemundo out of Harlingen) and one local newspaper. We left around 4 pm to return to our hotel for the night. We probably had about 175 interactions between 3 teams. The next day (Tuesday), we drove deeper into South Texas to DRC #3 – Hidalgo County, in La Villa, Texas 78562. Our contact person was DRC Manager - Eleana Cruz-Mackliff. We arrived about 0830 and met with Eliana. We set up and immediately starting interacting with FEMA employees and clients. We were scheduled to stay just a few hours. Between 3 teams, we interacted with about 75 people before leaving before noon. We then drove further into South Texas to DRC #1 – Cameron County, La Feria Safe Room, La Feria, Texas. Our contact person was DRC – Manager Elbert Ruiz. Since it was after lunch, it was already busy. We interacted with about 100 people before leaving around 1500. We then headed home, by way of Kings Restaurant in Riviera, TX. We interacted with about 15 people here and left to return to Port Aransas to spend the night. The next day (Wednesday), we drove home to the Houston area. In total, we drove about 850 miles in 3 days (Texas is a BIG state). |
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08/01/2019 | Child Death - Family Services of Ventura County - Simi Valley | Family Services of Ventura County | Sarah Jane Chelin & Maverick(TL), Sarah Jane Chelin and Maverick, None |
PSW |
Description: Carmen Franco, Senior Administrative Specialist Children and Family Services of Ventura County, contacted HOPE AACR asking for teams to visit 3 locations that have been dealing with the aftermath of a child death. I deployed to the Simi Valley location with my dog Maverick. We arrived early at 1:30pm and were taken into a large private lobby with an empty circle of chairs. Upon our arrival, our presence was announced on a loud speaker and employees came out to take seats and unwind with us. Maverick greeted each person as they came through the door and proceeded to wag his way around the circle, spending a bit of quality time with each person (sitting against their legs for hugs or offering himself up for belly rubs) while still staying aware of the others and moving around to greet everyone every few minutes. They clearly enjoyed our presence and had fun taking photos of him and sharing his trading card. After a while we were brought back into the main office area and walked around the cubicles to greet individuals who had not come out to the lobby. Several people sat down on the floor, right there among the cubicles, to enjoy doggy hugs, butterfly kisses, and belly rubs. We finished our visit with a group of interns who were brought to us during a break in their training. After their trainer took a group photo, the interns all gathered on the floor around Maverick and shared stories about their pet dogs while the trainer shared how a previous HOPE visit with Jodi and Daltrey helped them after the fires last year. They seem very grateful to have HOPE AACR as a resource. |
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07/31/2019 | VA Beach Shooting | City of VA Beach Volunteer Resources | Jo-Ann Wagner(TL), Jo-Ann Wagner and Uno, J Wagner and Uno |
EUS |
Description: For this visit, I spent the first two hours in Building 19N, then the second two hours in Building 1. |
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07/30/2019 | Retirement Party for chief HOPE contact | NAVSEA | Self (TL), Jennifer O'Keefe and Aslan, J O'Keefe and Aslan |
EUS |
Description: We were invited to represent HOPE at Cheryl Wilson's retirement party. Cheryl has been our contact at the Navy Yard for years. |
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07/30/2019 | Oconto County WI MARC | American Red Cross | Laura Fruci(TL), Laura Fruci and Gioia, Karen Alford & Charles |
MWR |
Description: At the request of the American Red Cross via WI-VOAD, HOPE teams were invited to support relief agencies at the two-day Oconto County WI Multi-Agency Relief Center in Mountain, WI. The MARC was set-up to assist local residents following several tornadoes and a Macro-Burst that devastated the area. We set-up in the center of the room with all the agencies surrounding us. This set-up enabled the residents requesting aid to visit with the comfort dogs while awaiting services. It also enabled us to visibly entertain children allowing their parents the opportunity to meet with the individual agencies to receive information and assistance. |
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07/28/2019 | Garlic Festival Shooting | American Medical Response | Jennifer Rose(TL), Jennifer Rose and Lady Grace, Christi Bragg/Gertie |
PSW |
Description: This was a quick peer support call out for the aftermath of the Garlic Festival Shooting. Our primary response was peer support with the first responders, of which only those from American Medical Response were present. The event was still unfolding and many first responders were held on scene. We were able to provide support to 2 of the first ambulances that were on scene and transported patients. There was hope of being more attendees, but after the request came out, the Incident Command pulled units back in and held them till close to midnight. At that point, we determined that our services with HOPE and the peer support probably weren't going to be utilized today and it would be best to disband. This situation is still evolving and there will probably be more requests for our HOPE teams later in the coming weeks. |
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07/27/2019 | Air Medical Memorial Remembrance Ceremony, Colorado | Air Medical Memorial | Sandy Miller(TL), Karen Klein and Sarah, Karen Klein & Sarah, Marie Carlson & Timmy, Sandy Miller TL |
RMR |
Description: There were 2 helicopters that flew in for this ceremony. The Air Medical Honor Guard presented the colors. The reading of the Honoree names were read. The families were able to get up and talk about their loved one. After a moment of silence the bagpiper played Amazing Grace. It was a very moving ceremony that gave tribute to the ones who died saving lives. |
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07/26/2019 | Harris County Criminal Court | Harris County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance | Nancy Steger(TL), Nancy Steger and Gus, none |
CGC |
Description: This purpose of this deployment was to provide comfort to a young man with severe PTSD for his court appearance in the sentencing of the man convicted of Aggravated Robbery against him. We arrived at 7:30 am, expecting our client to arrive at 8:00, but he and his twin brother were already in the courtroom waiting area and very happy to see us. He was visibly comforted by petting and talking to Gus for the next hour as we waited for the sentencing trial to begin. He would have the opportunity to speak in court about the impact this crime has had on his life and was anxious about the sentencing outcome, particularly to know if there would be prison time or this man would be free on probation, and a risk to him. At 9:00, his case worker learned that the trial would have to be continued until Aug. 22. The Harris County jail unit was quarantined with no inmates leaving to make court appearances. We met one of the prosecutors and the judge, who were very happy to see in person the impact of this new program by HOPE with the Victim Assistance Unit. She invited us into the courtroom with our client to be familiarized with the setting. Our client wanted assurance that we would be there for him when the trial is held in August because it was so much comfort to him. Plans were made for the Victim Assistance Coordinator to contact HOPE to confirm when we are needed. |
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07/26/2019 | Air Medical Memorial - Memorial Lights, Colorado | Air Medical Memorial | Karen Klein and Sarah, Karen Klein & Sarah |
RMR |
Description: We were invited back to support attendees at the 2019 Air Medical Memorial Service. Every year, hundreds of thousands of air medical missions are flown in the United States. These missions provide expedited life-saving care to sick or injured patients when seconds count and at a moments notice. Sadly, these crews do not always return. This memorial honors those individuals who took on the mission in the name of saving lives, but lost their lives in the process. The Air Medical Memorial is the only national memorial recognizing all air medical losses and the only memorial dedicated to recognizing the sacrifice of more than 400 air medical crew members. On Friday night the Memorial Lights recognizes each sacrifice given to Air Medical Services since the early 1970's. A candle representing each honoree will be placed by hand, starting at sunset at the Memorial Site. This is always a very emotional and touching ceremony for those who have lost loved ones. We see many of the same families every year who want to continue to remember their loved ones. They travel from all over the US and Nationally. |
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07/26/2019 | Funeral of Key American Red Cross Disaster Lead | American Red Cross | Deborah Hatherley(TL), Bill Hatherley and Butterscotch, Bill Hatherley and Butterscotch |
SER |
Description: The Disaster Program Manager for the Valdosta Chapter of the American Red Cross (ARC) died suddenly and unexpectedly. He was a long time employee and was greatly loved by many people. His funeral was attended by a relatively large number of ARC personnel, including many leaders of the Georgia Region. This was a full military funeral at the Andersonville National Cemetery (for veterans). It was extremely hot and three shots we're fired by the honor guard. Many of the attendees, mostly immediate family, friends and ARC personnel, interacted with Butterscotch. They expressed appreciation that Butterscotch attended the funeral. Many had met her in previous disaster deployments and ARC meetings. The widow thanked us profusely and said that Butterscotch made her day! Several of the military personnel present (about 8 individuals) happily interacted with Butterscotch. We used the opportunity to interact with the new Regional Disaster Officer (in charge of all Georgia disaster activities) and provide a brochure and contact information. We told her HOPE AACR had Georgia and other teams around the southeast that were available to assist in future disaster opportunities. |
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07/25/2019 | Supporting CSPD at ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Training/Work event, Colorado | CSPD Technical Investigations | Joetta Graner-Smith(TL), Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, Ann Ringler and Kara, Shirley Abbott and Lyrrik, Joetta Graner-Smith TL |
RMR |
Description: CSPD requested our support at this ICAC training/work session where Detectives/Investigators from our local department along with Officers from surrounding states were tasked with categorizing images of child victims (approximately 59 million nationwide). This week long meeting was taking place simultaneously with agencies across the country including the FBI. In addition to mental health professionals, massage therapists, and a stress relief/break/snack room, HOPE was asked to bring our four-footed angels to help relieve the 'vicarious trauma' to attendees at this incredibly difficult assignment. Our HOPE dogs were enthusiastically welcomed and loved on by event organizers, attendees, support staff, hotel staff and profession specific vendors as well. In spite of the oppressive nature of this event, once the officers reached the break/stress relief room, nearly all were ready and open to the lighter atmosphere at sight of the dogs as they entered the room. Hardly a person could walk past without touching a dog and many of them just sat on the floor with them and soaked up their love. It was a privilege and extremely touching to witness their affect transformation. One Officer in conversation with Ann and me said "I can't describe it, but like yesterday with Lucas, Grace and Roxie, we'd pet them and they would absorb all the negativity." His face softened as he spoke relating his experience to us. I could never count the number of times "Thank You for being here" was heard throughout the day. In debriefing with Ann and Joetta, we all were struck with how many networking opportunities presented themselves among the organizers we spoke to. Near the end of the day and after learning a little more about HOPE, they all were led to opportunities to utilize us and we felt confident we'd get requests in the future. |
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07/24/2019 | Supporting CSPD at ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Training/Work event, Colorado | CSPD Techinical Investigations | None (TL), Stacy Strobel and Roxie, Janice and Lucas; Lee and Grace; Stacy and Roxie |
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Description: Members of a special task force of the CSPD and the Sherrifis Department , and others from across the country were at the Antler’s Hotel for a week of training and work involving crimes against children. The officers were in training for mental health techniques to help them cope with the work that they do. After the training portion of their week, our teams were invited to help the officers as they looked at over a million pictures of crimes agains children. As they spent time working, they needed to decompress. They would come out of their training room and headed right for the dogs. We were a distraction for the horrible things they were seeing inside. Our dogs gave them a chance to decompress and think of happy things. The trainers were thrilled we were there to help the officers as were the officers |
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07/23/2019 | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | Linda Teahen(TL), Linda Teahen and Calvin, None |
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Description: This was our third visit to the LA Coroner's Office of which Calvin now recognizes and looks forward to visiting. We visited their staff from each of the three buildings and Calvin also met some new staff which were not working on the day of our previous visits. There are about 250 employees total and about 175 at any given time. Introducing Calvin and the national organization of HOPE AACR to new individuals is very good exposure. There continues to be great enthusiasm with our visits. An interaction with a employee veteran with PTSD was helpful as he discussed his interest in getting not he waiting list for a service animal. He had a great interest in hugging Calvin. Calvin continues to make a very positive impression on the staff as if they have adopted him as their mascot. I was diligent on supplying Calvin with water several times during our visit. |
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07/22/2019 | Child Care Connections Bozeman, MT | Child Care Connections | Gala Goodwin(TL), Gala Goodwin and Lamar, Gail Richardson and Lamar, Gala Goodwin TL |
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Description: HOPE was contacted to assist employees with a death of an employee's only child. The accidental death occurred late last week. The mother and her coworker were driving back from out of town and were notified that the child had been hit by a car and died. This is a very close office with 10-12 employees who provide child care resources and referrals to 6 counties in Montana. Gail, Lamar and I met outside of the office. Gail stayed outside while I made contact with POC Kristin Horne. Kristin showed me through the office and were she would like the canine team to visit with employees. One employee was allergic to dogs, but she was not at the office and she previously stated she was OK with the canine team coming through. I met the staff and each was asked by POC if they were OK with the canine team coming through. All employees were in agreement. Gail and Lamar came in and met with Kristin and began going from office to office. As the team leader I waited in the lobby and talked with the Executive Director. Gail and Lamar visited with 9 people and made a second round to cover the people who were busy earlier. The two people who were most impacted, the mother and her coworker were not at the office today. Gail, Lamar, and I waited for the coworker who was expected to come in, but the Executive Director came and let us know that she was not coming in today. |
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07/17/2019 | Operation Purple Summer Camp just for Military Kids | UCR Education | Bari Boersma(TL), Bari Boersma and Star, Carol Betzer and Nickki |
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Description: This Operation Purple camp was being held at UC Riverside in the recreation buildings and surrounding areas on UC Riverside campus. We arrived at 9am and met with Carl our POC. National gaurd members were also present and set up a large obstacle course for a confidence and team building exercise. We were asked to stage on a large grass area beside the course and be available to the participants as they waited and completed this exercise. The kids loved the dogs and at any one time each dog had 5-6 kids patting them and talking to us. They were very respectful of both us and the dogs. As always there were a large mixture of emotions. Many talked about their own dogs and others their families. The POC Carl commented to me that he was amazed at how well our dogs did and the response from the children. After everyone had partipated in the obstacle course they did their group camp picture. The kids insisted the dogs joined in and in the front row no less! |
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07/17/2019 | CSPD support, Colorado | Colorado Springs Police Dept (CSPD) | Stacy Strobel and Roxie, Stacy Strobel & Roxie |
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Description: Visited with Officers, Dispatch, Admin. Staff and other employees. |
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07/16/2019 | San Diego VOAD Meeting | American Red Cross | Linda Teahen(TL), Linda Teahen and Calvin, None |
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Description: The VOAD meeting was held at the American Red Cross Building in San Diego, CA. After introductions, Ryan DeHart of San Diego County OES spoke of the role of VOAD partners. He discussed the need for volunteer groups to attend VOAD meetings, for VOAD partners to provide registration and training within their groups of volunteers, and to connect volunteers to their area of interest. Emergency volunteer centers were discussed and identified, Primary location- County Staff and volunteers for staff (Rock Church, Point Loma). Houses of worship are often a safe outreach for communities. The recent Ridgecrest earthquake was discussed and created a reassessment of the fault line(s) in San Diego. Evaluation of risk areas, damages and needs. Some organizations (Poway) actually creates simulated events following actual events for preparedness. Poway received a $24,000 grant for emergency techniques and programs. They have "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" and "Neighbors Evacuation Team" programs. Air support in disaster was discussed by an attending pilot. DART- Disaster Airlift Support was identified as being available in disasters. (Approximate costs: $250 - $300/hr- citation vs other aircraft $4000/hour) |
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07/13/2019 | 17th Annual Soccer Fest for special athletes | TOPSoccer | Steve Booth(TL), Steve Booth and Henry, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, Bari Boersma and Star, Grace Chen and Bagel |
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Description: We were asked to attend the 17th Annual TOPSoccer Fest for Special Needs adults and children. This was a community event hosted by the local JUSA soccer teams. We were asked to give comfort in the "sensory" area of the event. Our job was to help those who might become overwhelmed with the days activities There were a lot of challenges for the dogs. It was very warm, lots of distractions, lots of challenging visits and we encountered a sports mascot in full costume. All the dogs did very well with all the distractions and visits. |
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07/11/2019 | Phoenix Municiple Court | Law Department City Prosecutor’s Office Victim Services Unit | self(TL), Beth Ells and Cinder, none |
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Description: I was called to assist in a domestic violence case, the victim was a teenage girl afraid to testify against her ex-boyfriend. We met the victim and her mother along with the Teresa Fyffe, Victim Advocate, and the attorney, for several hours before the proceedings began. The victim was very nervous, literally shaking constantly and only found relief when she petted Cinder. The defendant chose not to plead guilty in the case, thus, the trial ensued. This news created even more anxiety for the victim. The defense attorney objected vehemently to the presence of a "Courtroom Dog," even to the point of asking the presiding judge for the entire court system to get involved. I gave our attorney the letter stating Cinder and I had extensive training, she was a working dog, etc., etc., and was allowed to be present during the proceedings. The defense attorney still wanted it noted for the record that she objected to the presence of a "Courtroom Dog." When the victim testified I sat in a chair behind her holding Cinder's leash while Cinder sat at her feet in the witness box. The victim often looked down, smiled, and petted Cinder on the head, it seemed to calm her down a bit. We returned to the gallery to listen to the defendants testimony, hear closing arguments and the judgment. Unfortunately the defendant was found not-guilty. This caused the victim to abruptly stand and storm out of the courtroom. Teresa, her mother and I followed her out into the hallway. After composing herself she seemed relieved it was all over. They all thanked Cinder and me for being there and thought it really helped lessen her anxiety. We rode down the elevator together and said our goodbyes. |
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07/11/2019 | Trona/Ridgecrest Earthquake | San Bernadino County VOAD | Kristie Bret Harte(TL), Kristie Bret Harte and N/A, Laura Finlon/Gunner, Steve Booth/Henry, Bari Boersma/Star |
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Description: Our initial call was to the LAC in Trona which came through San Bernadino County VOAD. The LAC was at Trona High School, the center for community needs in general. Water supply was disrupted due to line breakage; there were two tanker trucks, one with potable water and one not. Pallets of cases of bottled water were brought in by truckload. Many porta potties were out front as the community was also without working sewer. The temperature was quite high, not only air but ground which is all sand and concrete. Inside was pleasant. The LAC was in the gym with ample space for all services and a central area for the dogs to be when we weren’t walking around. Kids sat there on the floor, with the dogs, coloring. There was also a kids’ corner which we visited. Client attendance seemed low; the town is very small, less than 2000, so I’m not sure if the numbers were a matter of population or possibly a reticence to come in. The Sheriff’s Dept. provided meals for staff and community three times a day. While in Trona, we were invited to the LAC at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, Kern County. This was a big facility with a sign in and waiting area, for those who came early, in the front room. It was well staffed including volunteers who escorted clients to the appropriate areas and were on hand to help in many ways. At check in, volunteers talked with clients to assess their needs; clients were given a printed list of all stations and numbers and the ones applicable to them were checked. Folks came in steadily throughout the day. We walked around a lot but there was ample seating in the central area where the dogs could rest and, again, kids could gather and pet. We noticed more anxiety among clients than there often is, probably because the earthquake danger was still ongoing. Several counseling services were available and utilized. At the other end of Kerr McGee was the Red Cross Shelter; it had maybe 100 residents, and several had their own dogs. I visited with folks in the hall, but we did not take the dogs back. Central World Kitchen provided meals for LAC staff and community. Before the LAC opened, Bari and Steve were invited take their dogs to the Police Dept. which was next door to visit. They were received very gratefully. As the Center was set in a grassy area with shade from the building and trees, breaks with the dogs were much easier. Our initial call was to the LAC in Trona which came through San Bernadino County VOAD. The LAC was at Trona High School, the center for community needs in general. Water supply was disrupted due to line breakage; there were two tanker trucks, one with potable water and one not. Pallets of cases of bottled water were brought in by truckload. Many porta potties were out front as the community was also without working sewer. The temperature was quite high, not only air but ground which is all sand and concrete. Inside was pleasant. The LAC was in the gym with ample space for all services and a central area for the dogs to be when we weren’t walking around. Kids sat there on the floor, with the dogs, coloring. There was also a kids’ corner which we visited. Client attendance seemed low; the town is very small, less than 2000, so I’m not sure if the numbers were a matter of population or possibly a reticence to come in. The Sheriff’s Dept. provided meals for staff and community three times a day. While in Trona, we were invited to the LAC at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, Kern County. This was a big facility with a sign in and waiting area, for those who came early, in the front room. It was well staffed including volunteers who escorted clients to the appropriate areas and were on hand to help in many ways. At check in, volunteers talked with clients to assess their needs; clients were given a printed list of all stations and numbers and the ones applicable to them were checked. Folks came in steadily throughout the day. We walked around a lot but there was ample seating in the central area where the dogs could rest and, again, kids could gather and pet. We noticed more anxiety among clients than there often is, probably because the earthquake danger was still ongoing. Several counseling services were available and utilized. At the other end of Kerr McGee was the Red Cross Shelter; it had maybe 100 residents, and several had their own dogs. I visited with folks in the hall, but we did not take the dogs back. Central World Kitchen provided meals for LAC staff and community. Before the LAC opened, Bari and Steve were invited take their dogs to the Police Dept. which was next door to visit. They were received very gratefully. As the Center was set in a grassy area with shade from the building and trees, breaks with the dogs were much easier. Our initial call was to the LAC in Trona which came through San Bernadino County VOAD. The LAC was at Trona High School, the center for community needs in general. Water supply was disrupted due to line breakage; there were two tanker trucks, one with potable water and one not. Pallets of cases of bottled water were brought in by truckload. Many porta potties were out front as the community was also without working sewer. The temperature was quite high, not only air but ground which is all sand and concrete. Inside was pleasant. The LAC was in the gym with ample space for all services and a central area for the dogs to be when we weren’t walking around. Kids sat there on the floor, with the dogs, coloring. There was also a kids’ corner which we visited. Client attendance seemed low; the town is very small, less than 2000, so I’m not sure if the numbers were a matter of population or possibly a reticence to come in. The Sheriff’s Dept. provided meals for staff and community three times a day. While in Trona, we were invited to the LAC at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, Kern County. This was a big facility with a sign in and waiting area, for those who came early, in the front room. It was well staffed including volunteers who escorted clients to the appropriate areas and were on hand to help in many ways. At check in, volunteers talked with clients to assess their needs; clients were given a printed list of all stations and numbers and the ones applicable to them were checked. Folks came in steadily throughout the day. We walked around a lot but there was ample seating in the central area where the dogs could rest and, again, kids could gather and pet. We noticed more anxiety among clients than there often is, probably because the earthquake danger was still ongoing. Several counseling services were available and utilized. At the other end of Kerr McGee was the Red Cross Shelter; it had maybe 100 residents, and several had their own dogs. I visited with folks in the hall, but we did not take the dogs back. Central World Kitchen provided meals for LAC staff and community. Before the LAC opened, Bari and Steve were invited take their dogs to the Police Dept. which was next door to visit. They were received very gratefully. As the Center was set in a grassy area with shade from the building and trees, breaks with the dogs were much easier. Our presence in both LACs was deeply appreciated. |
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07/10/2019 | Tehquamemon Area School | Tehquamemon Area School | Karen Alvord (TL), Karen Alvord and Charles , Brenda Eagle Ransom and Raven |
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Description: At the debriefing of the deployment on 7/8/19 for the death by drowning of a student, HOPE AACR was requests to assist at the school again. The school was opened to the community for a place to gather after attending the wake. Many students and staff expressed gratitude that the dogs were available again. |
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07/08/2019 | Student Death - Newberry (MI) | Tahquamenon Area Schools | Karen Alvord & Charles(TL), Julia Meier and Ischgl, Julia Meier & Ischgl, Ann Dausey & Roxy |
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Description: Three teams responded to this call at Tahquamenon Area High School in Newberry, Michigan. Even though it was summer vacation, the school opened its doors for any students who wanted to come. Five counselors from various areas, a teacher, and the principal were there for any of the students who needed to talk to someone. The school also had the gym opened for basketball and dodge ball, plus food and small activities in the cafeteria. The three HOPE teams found that staying in the main entrance made the best spot for students and staff as they flowed between the gym and the cafeteria. Even though it was a rather small group of students, they and the staff thanked us for having our dogs there. |
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07/03/2019 | VA Beach Shooting | City of VA Beach/VOAD | Jo-Ann Wagner(TL), Jo-Ann Wagner and Uno, J Wagner and Uno |
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Description: Scheduling for these visits went through the City Volunteer Resources office rather than through Bob at VOAD. |
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06/27/2019 | Regional San Jose CISM Debriefing | Bay Area Critical Incident Debriefing Team | Jennifer Rose(TL), Jennifer Rose and Lady Grace, None |
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Description: We were contacted by the Bay Area CISM team to respond to a local hospitals peer support leader. They had a group of nurses that had been camping together the week prior and one of their nurses, who was very young, was found dead in the morning. The staff was having a very difficult time and the Bay Area CISM team and HOPE dog teams were asked to be there the week prior for support and then were asked again for the official debriefing. Only Lady Grace and I were present for the debriefing, and she was very well received. I received multiple texts after the deployment from some of the other peer support counselors that this was the first time that there was a dog present, and wished they had the opportunity of having a dog to help people. One counselor said "it was incredible to watch her lay down in the middle and as she was exhaling, everyone's stress level palpably decreased. It was amazing to watch." |
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06/26/2019 | MCSO Peer Support | Maricopa County Sheriff's Office | Pam Reinke(TL), Pam Reinke and Hope, Stephanie Clark and Parker 6/26, then Diane Spence and Chloe, Jamie Deppey and Manda 6/27 |
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Description: We were called on 6/25 to serve the 911 dispatchers at MCSO due to the pending death of a 40 year old dispatcher. The caller expressed that it was a lot of additional stress with everything else that they had going on, so they thought our dogs might lighten their load a bit. Stephanie found most all dispatchers to be in good spirits with no one really expressing any sadness. Jamie and Diane had a similar outcome. Diane stated that she and Jamie found it fascinating to listen in on calls, and really wondered how situations would play out. I found it amazing at how seemlessly these dispatchers flowed from conversations with us to doing their jobs when they received a call. They all seemed to really enjoy the dogs. The times were chosen to hit dispathers from both day and pm shifts |
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06/25/2019 | Berks County Intermediate Unit Camp Connect | Berks County Intermediate Unit | Patricia Hess(TL), Patricia Hess and Abby, A Hess and Liberty |
EUS |
Description: This camp is run by Berks County IU which provides special services to students in public and private schools pre-k through HS. This is a grief camp. We were told most of the deaths were drug related. When we arrived, the camp director ran up to us and requested we see a girl outside the group. She was crying, upset and counselor trying to calm her down.The group had just done a memorial ceremony and lit candles. She immediately connected with Abby, the smaller dog, and was able to pet Libby's back. She returned to the group. Children were called in groups of 3 to visit the dogs. They were able to hug the dogs, Libby rolled over for belly rubs, and the children were shown how to hold Abby safely. The girl we initially saw interacted with both dogs. She was able to pet Libby's head and was much calmer. |
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06/20/2019 | Every 15 Minutes (CA) | Murrieta Police Department School Resource Officer | Pam Bertz and Rustee; |
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Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program |
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06/20/2019 | School Re-Opening after school shooting | North Park Elementary School | Jodi Smith and Daltry; |
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Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff |
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06/20/2019 | Operation Purple | Operation Purple | Michelle Breach & Gebreslassie |
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Description: Supporting Military Children |
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06/20/2019 | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | Linda Teahen(TL), Linda Teahen and Calvin, None |
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Description: This was our second visit to the LA Coroner's Office of which Calvin was very happily received again. We visited their staff from each of the three buildings and Calvin also met some new staff which were not working on the day of our previous visit. There was a great amount of conversation since our last visit regarding Calvin and his role as a HOPE AACR member which brought out more staff to meet and great Calvin. Calvin continues to make a very positive impression on the staff and they all wished their own animals were just as calm and comforting as are "all HOPE AACR dogs". Many cards were given out to those staff new to Calvin. We met some medical students from Ireland and Calvin had the opportunity to comfort a young lady that was tearful on the phone talking to her family overseas. We also had the opportunity to visit with medical physician (coroners), prior to their staff meeting which brought many smiles to their faces. I was given a card by a staff member of their former K-9 dog - Indiana "Indy" Bones, handler Karina Peck. He was a German Shepherd from the Netherlands and was a Human Remains Detection Canine who worked for the LA County Medical Examiner Office. He has unfortunately passed on, but leaves a legacy of love and professionalism with the LA Coroner's Office. Lastly, unbeknown to me, the staff wanted to celebrate Calvin's June birthday, so two administrative assistants bought a "dog birthday cake" with Calvin's name on it to celebrate his June birthday; a very thoughtful gesture. Another employee gifted Calvin with as oversized tennis ball. A lot of kindness and appreciation to HOPE AACR in a daily difficult environment. |
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06/20/2019 | Every 15 Minutes (CA) | Huntington Beach High School | Bette Caldwell (TL); |
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Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program |
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06/20/2019 | VA Beach Shooting | SEVA VOAD | Jo-Ann Wagner(TL), Jo-Ann Wagner and Uno, M White and Pipsqueak, J Wagner and Uno |
EUS |
Description: See my two previous reports. This was our 7th and 8th day of this deployment, in the third week since the shooting. The last few days were especially difficult for the employees, as they were finally receiving some of their belongings left behind at their desks at the time of the building evacuation when the shooting began. Many of these people thought they were exiting the building for a fire drill, while others ran for their lives, seeing co-workers fall and die before them. |
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06/19/2019 | Coconino County VOAD MEETING | Coconino County VOAD | Beth Ells(TL), Beth Ells and Cinder, none |
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Description: This was the bi-monthly Coco. Co. VOAD meeting with attendees from Emergency Management team, County Health, Red Cross, United Way, Coco, Co Court System, etc. Todd Whitney of the Coco. Co. Emer. Team gave an update on the mass casualty software currently being rolled out, as well as Page, AZ contracting with Coco EMC. Ben Wilson/Co Health & CC EM discussed the new Emergency Notification System being rolled out to assist in communication with the Access and Function Needs population. Dustin Kirk of the AZ Dept of Emer Mgmt gave an update from the Whole Community Reliance Summit and also spoke about the Pediatric Disaster Response course that all HOPE teams have been encouraged to participate in in late October. (Confirming it will be held in Flagstaff, not Phoenix.) There was an opportunity at the close of the meeting to tell everyone of upcoming events, I spoke about the AZ Screening in August and the workshop in October, Sybil Smith said she and another northern Az team were eager to participate and had already submitted their applications. |
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06/14/2019 | VA Beach Municipal Building Shooting | SEVA VOAD | Janet Velenovsky(TL), Linda (Laurie) Morissette and Pepper, J Wagner and Uno, D Dunbar and Murray, H Pugh and Duke, L Morissette and Pepper |
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Description: We met at 7:30 for a debriefing and were paired with a therapist. We began going around Building 3500 and we encountered a few people who wanted to talk for an extended period of time. I was supposed to leave at 10:30 am but I felt the conversations were too sensitive and important to leave before we had met with those who really wanted to talk. Many people did not come to work today, two weeks after the shooting. |
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06/14/2019 | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach Public Works | Janet Velanovsky(TL), Laurie Morrisette, JoAnne Wagoner and Uno (others scheduled at different times of the day - we were alone in our building at our time) |
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Description: We were first deployed to the main building at 3500 Dam Neck Rd but as there were 2 dogs already present, we were rerouted after 30 minutes to another building 3 miles away - the former school Building. |
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06/13/2019 | VA Beach Municipal Building Shooting | SEVA VOAD | Janet Velenovsky(TL), Linda (Laurie) Morissette and Pepper, J Wagner and Uno, D Dunbar and Murray, L Morissette and Pepper |
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Description: We met at 7:30 am for a brief debriefing, updates, and assignments. We were teamed up with a therapist and sent to walk around and talk to people. The engineering team was being moved and doubling up in offices was required. Many space issues were raised. We went through the main building at 3500 and several trailers and smaller buildings. We met again with the engineers and the admin staff who were those who directly saw or heard what had happened. Today, everyone wanted to talk. I think they realized they were not going to be able to work until their emotions were sorted out. This was a very raw day. A lot of crying, shaking and sadness. Not as much anger as earlier days. People were begin to talk among themselves and were putting pieces of the story together and seeing where their story fit into the whole. |
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06/12/2019 | VA Beach Municipal Building Shooting | SEVA VOAD | Janet Velenovsky(TL), Linda (Laurie) Morissette and Pepper, J Wagner and Uno, D Dunbar and Murray, L Morissette and Pepper |
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Description: This was our second day. Many people remembered us. We met in the conference room at 7:30 am, held a brief debriefing from information gained the first day and then left accompanied by two pastors/therapists. We visited many of the same people as yesterday and made a point of visiting those who were at work for the first time since the shooting. More people had been moved to other locations and there were a lot of discussions about personal space, the safety of open spaces, the lack of building security. A lot of comments about safety. A lot of comments about about the city "covering up" what actually happened to save face. A lot of comments about retirement. |
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06/11/2019 | Student Death, Evart, MI | Evart Elementary School | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier and Ischgl; Becky Engelter and Ella; Nicholas Meier and Kayak |
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Description: A kindergarten student was hit and killed by a pickup truck. HOPE teams were requested by the school shortly after they were notified of the accident. We responded the next morning. Since we had been to Evart High School the previous February for another student death, the school, counselors, and the crisis response team were familiar with HOPE and we all worked together nicely. We met with the counselors and staff before the students arrived to plan the day. This was the last day of school and only a one-half day was scheduled. We did a meet and greet when the children arrived, deployed to classrooms where needed, did individual comfort to students and staff, and participated in an assembly. After the students were dismissed, we participated in a debriefing with faculty and staff. |
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06/11/2019 | VA Beach Municipal Building Shooting | SEVA VOAD | Janet Velenovsky(TL), Linda (Laurie) Morissette and Pepper, J Wagner and Uno, L Morissette and Pepper |
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Description: We arrived to begin meeting with the co-workers of those who had been killed or wounded during the mass shooting. All workers had been given a week off and some were beginning to come back to work. Many were at work for the first time the day we arrived. Many had been assigned to new locations and were having to adjust to new surroundings and the loss of co-workers. After a brief orientation by Bob Pihlcrantz, we were divided into groups of one or two therapist/pastors and a dog team. The dogs proved to be a great ice breaker and almost everyone began to talk about their own story of the day the shooting occurred, their sense of a loss of safety, fear of being in the workplace, lack of security, and inability to control random actions. |
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06/05/2019 | VA Beach Shooting | Virginia Aquariums and History Museums | Jo-Ann Wagner(TL), Ira Order and Obi and Mark Order and Delphi |
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Description: This second visit of the day took place at the actual aquarium in a regular staff meeting in a large conference room. The staff were not directly involved in the shooting, but were affected in different ways. Most of the meeting covered general business, then a mental health expert spoke about stress regarding the shooting, and then the remainder of the time was designated for comfort visits. |
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06/04/2019 | BMI Defriefing | CISM | none |
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Description: I am a member of a 3 county CISM team whose leader is Deputy Vernon Landreth. He called me and asked me to bring Willa and participate in debriefings over 2 days. A manufacturing company had had a natural death, but it was a bloody scene. I debriefed an individual on 6/4 and helped the Deputy with another. Willa and I returned on 6/5 with a mental health member. I debriefed another employee while the mental health worker talked again with one of the individuals from the previous day. |
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06/01/2019 | Be Aware, Be Prepared 29 | Reach Our Morongo Basin and Morongo COAD | Laura Finlon(TL), none |
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Description: Be Aware, Be Prepared 29 was a community event to educate citizens on how to be prepared for a variety of emergencies. Approximately twenty Governmental and NGO agencies were present. |
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05/31/2019 | Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition | Laura Fruci(TL), Laura Fruci and Gioia, N/A |
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Description: Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition is a regional intersection between public health, emergency medical services, health care, EM & PS. The Coalition is a collaborative of seven counties, two cities of the first class, and partners serving in and around the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities Metro Region. They meet quarterly to discuss preparedness practices & collaborations, inviting outside agencies to exhibit and share information regarding services provided. A good venue to reconnect with EM contacts and to make many new ones. |
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05/25/2019 | Los Angeles County Fire Death | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Steve Booth(TL), Bari Boersma and Star, Jan Aven and Muffin, Grace Chen and Bagel, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
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Description: On Thursday, May 24th, I received a call from Emily Craig of Cal Fire advising us that Los Angeles County Fire Department had lost one of their long time dispatchers to a heart attack. Emily stated LACFD had seen our social media post of visits we made to Cal Fire dispatch. Emily gave LACFD my contact information for a possible deployment request. I was contacted by Lead Dispatcher Ed Pickett. Ed asked us if we could respond to the LAFD Command and Control Center Facility in LA on Friday and cover all shifts. On Friday May, 25th, Bari and Star and Henry and I arrived at the Command Center @ 0545. We visited with the midnight shift from 0600 - 0700. We then attended the day shift dispatch briefing @ 0700 and made visits till about 0800. At 1800, Jan and Muffin, Katherine and Teddy and Grace and Bagel visited with dispatchers till about 2000. From all accounts, our ability to respond on such short notice and the fact we were able to send 5 teams astonished the LACFD personnel. They were also amazed by our teams training and calm canines. |
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05/25/2019 | Yellow Ribbon - St Louis, MO | Air Force Reserve | Chris Bridge(TL), Chris Bridge and Mia, n/a |
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Description: The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a DoD-wide effort to promote the well-being of Reserve members, their families and communities by connecting them with resources through the deployment cycle. These families are either preparing for or reintegrating after a deployment. |
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05/20/2019 | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner | Linda Teahen(TL), None |
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Description: I was initially contacted via email by Paul Parker, Chief Deputy Director regarding Calvin and I being deployed to visit his staff of 250 employees who deal with death in some way or another all day, every day. His focus is on employee well-being and HOPE AACR would be an important part of this master plan of integrating crisis response dogs, chaplaincy programs, mindfulness training and increased availability of psychological and mental health resources. Calvin and I were specifically referred to him by an attendee of the LA Science Museum Gala of which many of our HOPE dogs attended. I had a phone conversation with Paul prior to our deployment as well as with the Public Information Officer, Sarah Ardalani, who created and sent out a flyer with Calvin’s picture and information on it to all employees notifying them of our upcoming visit. I was met in the main lobby by Paul and Sarah and for the following 3.5 hours we walked through each department in 3 buildings visiting with all staff that were available. Calvin was so well received by all and even pampered by one employee that brought him designer cookies from Pasadena. Everyone that interacted with Calvin all left smiling and were thrilled to receive a HOPE card from Calvin. At the end of our visit, Calvin received an LA Coroner’s pin and we were honored to be told we were now considered family. In Paul Parker’s follow-up email from our visit he states that “our visit was the most positive addition to his office in many years.” He saw relationships with his staff and between his staff as well as smiles and happiness that was unobservable prior to our visit. Paul expressed to me that he would like Calvin and I to come up once per month as our time allows as he feels that Calvin has made an impressionable bond with his staff. |
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05/20/2019 | Archway Cicero Elementary Parent Death | Archway Cicero Elementary School | Marla Martella (TL), None |
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Description: I received a call from the Vice Principal late Sunday afternoon requesting a team to visit the school Monday morning in support of a 1st grader who lost his mother very unexpectedly that that weekend. We have been deployed to the school several times before in past years and the school is part of a charter network of schools who have also used our services in the past several years. No other teams were available so I decided to deploy because of the relationships we had created with the administrators. It was an unusual grief support deployment since it was a parent death so impact on other students was minimal. On arriving, I met the VP in her office and she explained the particulars of the situation and that the student was in school, a decision by the father, to put some normalacy in his day after his loss. She asked us to spend the first hour of school with just him and then we would possibly visit the classroom. His teacher brought him to the VP office and stayed for about 10 minutes after introductions, all very “upbeat”, what a sweet dog, etc. then left so it was just Yodi, the boy and I sitting on the floor interacting. The door was open to the hallway so staff walking by would stop when they saw us, stick their head in and comment about the cute little dog, some coming in to pet him, most probably aware of the situation, all pretty “upbeat”. We talked about a range of topic (pets, school, soccer, legos, favorite animals, camp, friends, bikes...) and pet Yodi who laid with the boy. He wiped his eyes a 4 or 5 times during the visit but seemed to be trying to be strong and “normal”. It was rather tough. Once he said “My mother died this weekend and my father lost his car.” Another “Last night I dreamt my mother was alive but I know she’s not”. Walking a fine line between being supportive, “I’m so sorry” and not going down a path that might have taken the conversation deeper, was somewhat challenging. Usually you have Counselors available nearby when that type of support is needed. He really seemed to like Yodi being there and there was pretty constant boy-dog engagement. Another teacher came and got him after about an hour. He thanked us for coming and was pretty excited about Yodi’s trading card, showing it to the teacher and hugging Yodi. We visted with some of the other students for about another 20 minutes in the hallways and lobby area. The VP was in a meeting and there didn’t appear to be further need for us so the admin staff thanked us for being there and supporting the boy and we left. |
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05/19/2019 | CA Air National Guard Reintegration Yellow Ribbon Program | Contractor, ADC Management Services, Inc. | Pam Bertz(TL), Constance Howell & Kelda II |
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Description: We were again asked to be a Resource Provider at the CA Air National Guard Reintegration Yellow Ribbon program for 3 Air Wings who had recently returned from deployment. While there we visited and gave comfort to both the servicemen/women and their families. The dogs were definitely a big hit and got big oohs and aahs during the Resource Provider introductions. Many came by several times to visit with the girls. |
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05/18/2019 | Orange County Fire Authority Dispatch | OC Fire Authority | Pam Bertz(TL), LaWana Heald & Robby; Katherine Jarrett & Teddy; Jan Aven & Cha Cha; Bari Boersma & Star |
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Description: We were asked by the OCFA Division Commander to visit with the OCFA dispatchers after a couple of weeks of tough calls. We arrived at about 5:45 pm. While waiting in the parking lot for our POC to arrive, we took some pictures of the teams at the gorgeous bronze statute honoring the firefighters. When our POC arrived, he thought it was hilarious with us trying to get the 5 dogs to stay put in order to get the pictures. Our POC escorted us up to the dispatch center. We were greeted by some very excited and appreciative dispatchers, one of which had been on duty on Wednesday when the first round of HOPE dogs visited, so she definitely had to get all of our trading cards to complete her set (for now). We spent the next 2 hours visiting with both the day shift and night shift dispatch crews. It was extremely interesting hearing their stories of what happens on their shifts, how long their shifts can be, how they share the duties, and of course about their own animals. About 1930 hours while we were still on site, a call came in that one of the dispatchers that had just left the center at end of shift, had been in an auto accident on the way home - luckily she was not injured, so everyone took a deep breath. |
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05/18/2019 | EUS Workshop | Local Ministry | Sylvia Zborowski(TL), Sylvia Zborowski and C Szur and Reka |
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Description: Staying at the Mainstay Suites in Lancaster for the EUS workshop. Saturday evening we went back to the hotel and met a pastor who asked about HOPE. We told her our mission and she shared that she, her husband, and her 14 yr old son who is autistic had recently lost their house in a fire and were staying at the hotel. They asked for a dog visit, so one of our new teams, Cathy Szur and her dog Reka, came with me to their room. We visited with the whole family and the son did some great interacting with the dog for almost 40 minutes. The visit really helped the son and the parents to reduce stress and have a good evening. Both Cathy and her dog Reka did a great job. |
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05/16/2019 | Orange County Fire Authority Dispatch | Orange County Fire Authority | Steve Booth(TL), Jan Heppert and Sequoia |
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Description: We were asked by the OCFA Division Commander to visit with the OCFA dispatchers after a couple of weeks of tough calls. Jan and I arrived at about 5:45 pm. While waiting in the parking lot for our POC to arrive, we met with an employee who had just lost her Golden Retriever 2 weeks prior. She had a good time visiting with Sequoia and Henry. Our POC escorted us up to the dispatch center. We were greeted by some very excited and appreciative dispatchers. We spent the next 2 hours visiting with both the day shift and night shift dispatch crews. |
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05/16/2019 | "Touch A Truck" Community Event-White Bear Lake MN | White Bear Lake MN PD | Laura Fruci(TL), Laura Fruci and Gioia, Lisa Bugman & Ivy, Bill & Julie Powell & Winston |
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Description: This was a City & County family friendly event where children can explore a variety of emergency vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks, ambulance, city plows, water rescue, SWAT, a Lifelink helicopter and much more. It was well attended (@ 200). HOPE dogs were a popular stop for the children, many of whom had been prompted by their parents to inquire about the role HOPE teams play in an emergency. It was also a good opportunity to refresh the exposure of our dogs to the equipment. |
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05/15/2019 | Orange County Crisis Response Conference | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Bette Caldwell(TL), Jodi Smith and Daltry; Jan Heppert and Sequoia; Pam Bertz and Rustee; Cathleen McMurran and Fargo; Steve Booth |
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Description: The Orange County Department of Education sponsors an annual workshop. This year's theme was "Mass Victimization: Natural and Man-Made Disasters - Minimizing the Emotional and Mental Health Impact of Disasters." This was the 8th year that this day-long workshop has been offered. |
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05/14/2019 | Rockwood Retirement Health Center | Rockwood Retirement Communities | Single team event(TL), none |
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Description: Visited the memory care unit at Rockwood Retirement Community and interacted with the residents. People were there when we arrived and individuals came and went throughout the time period. There was one resident who I was told was very quiet but she asked a lot of questions about Rowdy and loved interacting with him. He connected with her and at one point laid down at her feet just hanging out with her. |
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05/14/2019 | Allegan (MI) Tech Center CERT Training | Allegan Tech Center, Allegan, MI | Anna Marten(TL), Anna Marten and Maggie, Bob Starr/Oliver; Anna Marten/Maggie; Becky Engelter/Ella |
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Description: Our teams were called in to be present for the debriefing after students experienced a CERT training scenario. Students were in small groups ranging from 4-7 students at each session. The debriefings were led either by school counselors or a local Red Cross counselor. Each dog team was assigned a counselor for the morning classes and due to the smaller number of students only two debriefing were going on at a time, two teams were with one counselor and one team was the other. Students did benefit from the dogs as a time to reflect on what they had just experienced. |
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05/12/2019 | Operation Purple | National Military Family Association | Steve Booth(TL), Grace Chen and Bagel |
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Description: We were asked to supply Crisis Comfort dogs for Operation Purple Family Retreat weekend at Camp Surf in San Diego. We arrived at 8:30 and met with our point of contact. She asked us to have one dog support the parents during a group exercise and one dog to support the kids during crafts. This lasted until 10 am. After the groups were finished, we were told to roam around the camp and remain visible to the families. We went to the climbing wall, archery range, beach camp and to the kids nursery room. It drizzled most of the morning. Once the drizzle stopped, the families came out and enjoyed mingling with the dogs. |
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05/10/2019 | Cooling/Charging Station and Shelter Carmel, IN | CERT and INVOAD | Gayle Sprinkle(TL), Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
MWR |
Description: Multiple storms and mini tornadoes hit on May 9 - trees on houses, wide spread power outages in Carmel and north side of Indianapolis. Heat index was mid 90's heavy humidity. areas where without power for 3-5 days in both cities. Carmel High school opened it's doors to provide a cooling station and electrical for area to recharge cell phones, computers etc. Charlie was asked to come to offer relief of power outage and family frustrations. We visited with the adults, then spent time with the small kids. Deployment was for 2 days. |
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05/09/2019 | Currie Middle School Mental Health Awarness Fair | Mental Health Specialist (FIRST Team) | Steve Booth(TL), Grace Chen and Bagel |
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Description: We were asked to attend the Currie Middle School Mental Health Awareness Fair. Our role was to comfort students and staff at the fair. This was the schools first fair and the first exposure to Crisis Comfort dogs. Since there was only 2 teams, and no team leader, we were left to deal with all the very exuberant middle school children. There were two lunch shifts. During the first lunch shift, Henry and Bagel were swarmed by students. I asked the school staff to help with organizing the students so the dogs would not become overwhelmed or injured. One staff member made attempt to help but it was clear she didn't understand what the issue was. I could see Henry was not having a good day and was becoming stressed. After the first lunch shift, I took him to the car to rest. During the second lunch shift, I took the role of team leader for Grace and Bagel. Bagel did a great job of handling the second lunch shift. With me running interference for Grace and Bagel, it was a lot easier for Grace and Bagel to handle the students. After the second lunch shift, we left. |
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05/08/2019 | Proviso West High School Hillside, IL | Educational Services Office | N/A(TL), Susan Johansen and Sophia, Cathy Barnes & Anela, Julie Bereckis & Deke, Terri Rafter & Sweetie |
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Description: Hope dogs were invited during Staff Appreciation week to provide support and comfort to the High School Staff whom had experienced a "difficult year". |
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05/05/2019 | Hemet Sheriff Station | Hemet Sheriff Station | Carol Betzer(TL), none |
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Description: Jan Heppert received a request through Facebook from Debbie-MacNeill-Harr requesting comfort dogs to come to the Hemet Sheriff Station because one of their Explorers had been involved in a very serious car accident. Nikki and I were able to respond. We arrived at the station at 7:15pm and met with Maritza San Nicholas who took us to the room where the Explorers were being told by the Sheriff Chaplain that their friend was not going to make it. There was 32 people in the room of which 20 were Explorers. We were able to walk freely around the room as they talked about Michael and what a great person he was. Many hugged Nikki as they were trying to take in what happened. The evening ended with the Chaplain asking everyone to join hands and make a circle and played the song “How Great Thou Are” and then said a Prayer. We thanked them for asking us to respond and we left around 9:00pm. |
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05/05/2019 | Hemet Sheriff Station | Henet Sheriff Department | Carol Betzer(TL), None |
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Description: Jan Heppert received a request through Facebook from Debbie-MacNeill-Harr requesting comfort dogs to come to the Hemet Sheriff Station. One of their explorers was involved in a car accident that proved to be fatal for him. Ms. Harr was looking for a dog or two to provide comfort to their Explorers, as they broke the news to them. Jan was unable to respond, but contacted me to see if I was available. Nikki and I were able to respond. We arrived at the station at 7:15pm and met with Maritza San Nicholas who took us to the room where the Explorers were being told by the Sheriff Chaplain that their friend was not going to make it. There was 32 people in the room of which 20 were Explorers. We were able to walk freely around the room as they talked about Michael and what a great person he was. Many hugged Nikki as they were trying to take in what happened. The evening ended with the Chaplain asking everyone to join hands and make a circle and he played the song “How Great Thou Are” and then said a Prayer. We thanked them for asking us to respond and we left around 9:00pm. |
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05/02/2019 | Red Cross Shelter of Hope | Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Valley | Bari Boersma(TL), Linda Teahan and Calvin |
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Description: The Red Cross requested HOPE to support their Shelter of Hope fund raising and awareness event to support local disaster relief. This day the event was held at San Diego State University. We arrived at 1100 and set up on a lawn area to meet with students and Red Cross personal. Finals was the following week so many students stopped by to relieve some finals stress. We have worked along side the Red Cross at many disasters and Star and I connected with several workers about many of these deployments. It was very busy for the dogs and they were a big hit! Red cross personal wanted lots of pictures and the dogs got to check out the disaster van! We departed at 1400 hours. |
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04/29/2019 | Calfire Hospital Deployment | Calfire Peer Support | Bari Boersma(TL), Linda Teahan and Calvin |
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Description: Calfire Peer Support requested dog teams to visit a member of Calfire that was in the hospital dealing with a difficult illness. We arrived at Inland Valley Medical Center and met with two other members of Calfire Peer Support. We stayed an hour and a half visiting in the room. The firefighter missed their own dog and was so happy to see ours!The Emergency room staff heard the dogs were coming and we received special permission to visit from the hospital director. The dogs visited with the nurses, paramedics and EMTs. We spent around 40 minutes and left around 4:30. |
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04/25/2019 | Murrieta Valley High School Every 15 Minute Program | Murrieta Police Dept/Murrieta School District | Bari Boersma(TL), Katherine Priest and Wall-E |
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Description: HOPE was asked to participate in the Every 15 Minute Program at Murrieta Valley High School. We arrived at the command center at 7:45 to meet and interact with the students chosen to reenact the crash scene and the 20 living dead students.The dogs were very well received by both the students, Police officers as well as medical staff present. We attended the crash reenactment, then stayed at the school until 2:30 supporting students. At 3:45 we arrived at the Hampton Inn Hotel for the evening dinner and retreat. Several speakers talked to the students about the consequences and punishment for driving under the influence or distracted driving that causes an accident. Afterwards the students wrote their letters to their parents which is always emotional. The evening ended around 10pm. The next morning we arrived at 9:30 for the assembly. I have participated in several E15 programs and usually the assembly involves the dogs with the students and families of the participants. This time we were asked to stage in the bleachers. After the video was played we were asked for a dog to go outside to work with TIP volunteers with students affected by the reenactment video. Soon I was asked to come outside with Star due to the number of students that left the assembly emotionally touched due to their own experiences. After the assembly was over we were asked for a dog back inside to assist some students. Soon both dogs were inside to work with students. We attended the lunch for families and student participants and left around 12:30. |
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04/25/2019 | Great Oak High School E15 Minutes Program | Great Oak High School | Linda Teahen(TL), Michelle Ray and Sundance |
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Description: April 25th and April 26th was Great Oak High School Every 15 Minutes Program. Linda and Calvin and Michelle and Sundance arrived at GOHS at 8:30am on April 25th where we met at the command center (Performing Arts Center) to meet Dawn Roppe. We then accompanied the Grim Reaper to several student classrooms and then walked the “living dead” to the PAC. |
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04/17/2019 | CERT Traffic Incident Stress Debriefing (MI) | Eastern Upper Peninsula Community Emergency Response Team | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, N/A |
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Description: We were asked to assist the CERT's Critical Incident Debriefing Team to provide comfort to several agency members who responded to a traffic fatality. We greeted the attendees when they arrived and interacted with the dogs. This set a positive tone for the debrief. Many times during the debrief, attendees looked at Kayak while they were speaking. I think that Ky gave them the comfort needed to share their trauma. |
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04/17/2019 | Student Death - ISD Learning Center (MI) | Delta Schoolcraft ISD Learning Center | Karen Alvord(TL), Karen Alvord and Charles, Kelly December & Daisy |
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Description: The Learning Center is a school for children from 2.5 years old - 26 years old with mild to severe learning disabilities. A older student choked while at school. The student did not respond to medical efforts. The student had been in a coma for days when the decision was made to remove the student from life support. The students did not know the reason for the HOPE deployment due to their limitations but truly enjoyed interacting with the dogs. The staff were comforted .by the dogs. The director contacted me after the deployment concluded and said “Our teachers and aides commented that they just felt “lighter” today and they loved seeing our kids reacted to the dogs and how they talked about how “cute” they were.” “What you do is truly a gift of hope and we were very grateful for your thoughtful support for our school family.” We worked with deaf, blind and wheelchair bound children. |
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04/13/2019 | Student Death - Proviso (IL) | Proviso East High School | Terri Rafter(TL), Terri Rafter and Sweetie, Cathy Barnes & Anela |
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Description: Students were affected by a student death by suicide, the 3rd one during their school year. School counselor and social worker occasionally sat in the room with the students, as well as several other staff who dropped in. During this deployment, a few students stayed the entire time. Some returned several times while others dropped in for a brief visit. Some were very quiet, others talked a lot mostly about their lives in general as well as their future plans. |
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04/11/2019 | Student Death - Proviso (IL) | Proviso East High School | Susan Johansen(TL), Susan Johansen and Sophia, Julie Bereckis & Deke |
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Description: Students grieving another student death by suicide - the 3rd such death in this school year. HOPE dogs were available for students and Staff in a conference room and also during the passing periods. Many students returned several times for comfort. Our first interaction was in a tiny staff room with 2 visibly shaken students. Julie put a blanket on the lap of one crying student so little Deke could sit with her. Very moving as the student visibly became more calm. |
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04/09/2019 | Student Death - Glen Ellyn (IL) | Community Led Crisis Response | Connie Peterson(TL), Susan Johansen and Sophia, Becky Jankowski & Lizzie, Cathy Barnes & Anela, Julie Bereckis & Deke |
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Description: Freshman male student death by suicide. A community response organized by a parent invited HOPE to participate. Gathered at the community Lake Ellyn Boathouse along with support personnel from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Alliance of Mental Illness, DuPage County Behavioral Health Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Students, parents, local youth leaders, high school faculty and staff attended. Besides providing vital comfort, support, encouragement and well being we made many good contacts among the professional support personnel there. |
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03/24/2019 | Houston Transtar | Houston, Texas | Sally Farley(TL), Sally Farley and Abbie, David and Kathy Philips and Tess |
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Description: HOPE was asked to visit the HCOHSEM EOC. This was in response to agencies being activated since the previous weekend because of the ITC Fires in Deer Park, Texas. All levels of government were present and needed some relax time with our dogs. |
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03/12/2019 | Student Death - St Ignace (MI) | LaSalle High School | Keena Jones(TL), Keena Jones and Bella, Brenda Eagle-Ransom & Raven, Kelly December & Daisy, Ann Dausey & Roxy |
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Description: HOPE AACR Teams visited the elementary and high schools to provide comfort to students in the aftermath of a student death. Teams were stationed in the library and hallways between classes to be available to students in need. |
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02/26/2019 | Teacher Death - Brimley (MI) | Brimley Area Schools | Nick Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Ischgl, Nick Meier & Ischgl, Julia Meier & Kayak |
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Description: HOPE was called in after the students were notified of a beloved teacher being removed from life support. Teams arrived as quickly as possible and offered comfort to the students throughout the day. News of the teacher's passing was shared with staff and HOPE teams and was given to the students later in the day at an assembly. |
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02/26/2019 | Student Death - Downers Grove (IL) | Downers Grove North High School | Connie Peterson(TL), Terri Rafter and Sweetie, Becky Jankowski and Lizzy, Susan Johansen and Sophia, Cathy Barnes and Anela |
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Description: A student was struck by a drunk driver and died several days later. HOPE teams visited the high school to provide comfort and encouragement to students and faculty. |
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02/25/2019 | Student Death - Jackson (MI) | Northwest Middle School | William Engelter(TL), Becky Engelter and Ella, Bob Starr & Oliver, Gloria VanAlstine & Romeo |
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Description: HOPE teams were called to assist school councilors provide comfort to approximately 800 middle school students in the aftermath of a student death. Teams worked alongside Lifeways and Center for Family Health agencies and visited classrooms and the school media center to facilitate individual and group visits. |
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02/14/2019 | Student Death - Inland Lakes (MI) | Inland Lakes Elementary School | Karen Alvord(TL), Karen Alvord and Charles, Nick Meier & Kayak |
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Description: A student collapsed during gym class. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. HOPE canine teams assisted hospice bereavement volunteers, social workers and counselors to provide comfort to students, siblings and staff. |
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02/11/2019 | Student Death - Evart (MI) | Evart High School | William Engelter(TL), William Engelter and N/A, Anna & Maggie, Bob Starr & Oliver, Nick Meier & Kayak, Julia Meier & Ischgl, Becky Engelter & Ella |
MWR |
Description: Deployed to the high school following a student drowning death. The student's body had not yet been recovered. Assisted school counselors as well as CISM teams. Teams were assigned to the student's classrooms as well as his locker to standby. Other teams assisted by sitting in the library and the debriefing rooms. Also deployed one team to the elementary school for part of the day due to other family members at that school. Completed day by participating in the staff debriefing. |
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01/09/2019 | Student Death Follow Up - Maywood (IL) | Proviso East High School | Terri Rafter(TL), Cathy Barnes and Anela, Becky & Lizzy |
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Description: HOPE teams were invited back to continue to provide comfort to students affected by a student death in December 2018. |
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12/21/2018 | Student Death - Beaverton (MI) | Beaverton Michigan Rural Schools | Anna Marten(TL), Christine Schaubert and Trouper, Anna Marten & Maggie |
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Description: HOPE teams were invited to provide comfort to students after a student death. Students lit up with joy when they saw the dogs ready to greet them as they arrived to school. After students reported to class and the dogs had a brief respite, we positioned ourselves in the main hall and were visited by a steady stream of staff and students. Several staff and students shared that they felt the dogs were making a huge difference in their school's resiliency. |
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12/20/2018 | Student Death - Maywood (IL) | Proviso East High School | N/A(TL), Susan Johansen and Sophia, Cathy Barnes & Anela |
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Description: HOPE teams deployed to the high school to provide comfort to students in the aftermath of two student deaths. We were set up in a private conference room with the door open. The Assistant Principal sent an e-mail to all faculty and staff to let them know HOPE teams would be present and to send students over that staff felt needed or wanted extra support. Faculty, staff and students all dropped in throughout the day. |
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12/20/2018 | House Fire & Student Death - Beaverton MI | Beaverton Michigan Rural Schools | Nick Meier(TL), Bob Starr and Oliver, Nick Meier & Ischgl, Gloria VanAlstine & Romeo, Christine Schaubert & Trouper |
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Description: HOPE teams responded alongside other crisis response agencies to several schools in the community to provide comfort to staff, faculty, parents, students and community members. Our handlers and canines visited classrooms, group situations and individually. |
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12/10/2018 | Student Death in House Fire - DeTour (MI) | DeTour Area Schools | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Katie Lynn (day 1) and Ischgl (day 2), Julia Meier & Kayak/Ischgl, Keena Jones & Bella |
MWR |
Description: We were called at 6:40 AM and asked to be at the school by 8 AM with HOPE canines to provide support to K-6 students after the passing of their classmate and his father in a house fire. The mother and infant sibling escaped. Teams arrived on time ready to meet and greet at the entrance, then remained all day to visit in classrooms or individually as needed. |
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11/22/2018 | American Medical Response Suicide. | Nick Arnett CISM | Jennifer Rose and Lady Grace |
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Description: Comfort employees of the AMR due to the suicide of one of their Paramedics | ||||
11/13/2018 | Cal Fire Peer Support-Woolsey Fire Base Camp | CalFire Peer Support | Grace Chen and Bagel, Jodi Smith and Daltrey, Pam Bertz and Rustee, Linda Teahen and Calvin,Jan Heppert and Sequoia, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, Bari and Star |
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Description: Provide support and Comfort to Calfire Peer Support and surrounding communities. | ||||
11/13/2018 | Ventura County Dispatch Center | Santa Barbara Police Department | None |
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Description: Comfort to the Ventura Dispatch personnel after Thousand Oak Mass Shooting | ||||
11/04/2018 | Costa Mesa Fire Fighter hit by a car and on life support | The Counseling Team International | Steve and Henry |
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Description: Provided comfort to Costa Mesa Fire Fighters | ||||
10/31/2018 | Active Shooter Drill - Saul Ste Marie (MI) | JKL Bahweting School | Brenda Ransom(TL), Brenda Ransom and Raven, Karen Alvord & Charles, Keena Jones & Bella |
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Description: HOPE was asked to offer comfort to faculty and staff following an afternoon of training and an active shooter drill. Our 3 teams were made available to the school in the front entryway and staff was informed that we were there if they would like to see the dogs. We also connected with tribal police and our local emergency preparedness coordinator, who listed HOPE AACR in their resource files. |
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10/30/2018 | Death of Two Teachers | Fall Creek (IN) Middle School | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
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Description: Provided comfort to faculty and students following the deaths of two teachers. | ||||
10/30/2018 | Staff Death - Lawrence (IN) | Fall Creek Middle School | N/A(TL), Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, N/A |
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Description: Two well-loved teachers died under traumatic circumstances. The situation was a shock to the school and the community. HOPE teams were available for friendly visits in classrooms, individual visits with the dogs or to help escort kids to a counselor. |
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10/29/2018 | Ocean View High School Teacher Arrested | OCDE CRN | Pam Lucado and Kona Kai; Pam Bertz and Rustee; Jan Aven and Muffin, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
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Description: Help Student and Staff deal with a Ocean View HS after a Teacher was arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a minor | ||||
10/08/2018 | Multi-Agency CISM Debrief - Wilmington (NC) | American Red Cross | William Powell(TL), Willliam Powell and N/A, N/A |
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Description: American Red Cross, Command Center (HQ), Critical Incident Stress Management, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Shelter - United Methodist, HOPE Agency Respresentative participated in a CISM debrief. |
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10/07/2018 | MWR/SER joint Hurricane Florence Deployment - Wilmington (NC) | American Red Cross | William Powell(TL), William Powell and Winston, Julie Powell, Becky Gatchel, Stephanie Burnette |
MWR |
Description: MWR and SER region HOPE teams provided comfort and encouragement to those affected by Hurricane Florence at the American Red Cross Command Center, Shelter - Christ the King Church and New Hanover Medical Center (CISM). |
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09/29/2018 | Route 91 Las Vegas survivors reunion | Route 91 Reunion Organizers | Constance Howell & Kelda II; Susan Harris & Izzy; Jaclynn Martin & Stanford; Carolyn Ritchie & Elliott; Cathleen McMurran & Fargo; Grace Chen & Bagel; Sarah Jane Chelin & Maverick; LaWana Heald & Robby; Katherine Jarrett & Teddy; Jodi Smith & Daltry; Bari Boersma & Star; Michelle Ray & Sundance; Robert Bernier & Savannah; Neil Smith - TL; Carol Betzer & Nikki; Steve Booth & Henry and Pam & Rustee |
PSW |
Description: To comfort and de-stress the survivors and 1st responders of the Las Vegas shooting. | ||||
09/27/2018 | Building Resilient Communities | Ark of Safety Forum | Jodi Smith and Daltrey; Jane Horsfield and Kiss; Cathleen McMurran and Fargo |
PSW |
Description: Staff vendor booth to promote HOPE AACR | ||||
09/26/2018 | Phx Fire Department CAP Crisis Response | Community Assistance Program (CAP) | Wendy Guy & Stella, Sharon Martin & Abby |
PSW |
Description: Provide Stress relief to CR Team | ||||
09/24/2018 | Early release of person responsible for death of four firefighters | Seattle Fire Deployment Agency | Molly Fisher & PicklesRaquel Lackey & Bungee |
PNW |
Description: Help at Crises Management Briefing for those affected | ||||
09/24/2018 | Student Death | Orange County Department of Education and Crisis Response Network | Steve & Henry and Laura & Gunner |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to students and staff after death of student. | ||||
09/19/2018 | City of Chandler Domestic Violence Breakfast | Chandler Rotary and DV Commission. | Diane Spence and ChloePam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to attendees of domestic violence meeting. | ||||
09/11/2018 | 2 year old boy’s drowning death | Phoenix Memorial Park and the Croft Downtown -Phoenix | Pam and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to family and friends. | ||||
09/09/2018 | Marine Family Events - Camp Pendleton | The 416 Civil Affairs BN | Pam & Rustee - Constance Howell & Kelda II; Carol Betzer & Nikki; Tammy Basile & Colt; Laura Finlon & Gunner |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to Family Day event at Camp Pendleton | ||||
09/08/2018 | CRN school death | Orange County Department of Education Crisis Response Network (CRN) | Jan and Muffin - Steve and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort CRN staff, counselors and teachers due to a student death | ||||
09/04/2018 | Student Deaths | Florence (WI) High and Middle Schools | Karen Alvord and Charles; Keena Jones and Bella; Ann Dausey and Roxy |
MWR |
Description: Comfort to students and staff as they returned to school after two students were killed in a car accident over the summer. | ||||
08/24/2018 | OCDE Crisis Response Network. Student Death | OCDE Crisis Response Network | Grace and Bagel |
PSW |
Description: Comfort students and staff affected by a students suicide. | ||||
08/15/2018 | Los Angeles Asylum | Los Angeles Asylum | Peg Davison and Bunker; Rhein Buchbinder and Doc-Barke. Bette Walsh TL |
PSW |
Description: Comfort those who are members working with refugees who are filing applications for asylum in the U.S. | ||||
08/11/2018 | Mendocino Complex Fire | Lake County Social Services | Stephanie Barger/Berlin and Kathy Felix/Cody and Michael and Molly. |
PSW |
Description: Comfort survivors and First Responders during the Mendocino Complex Fire | ||||
08/11/2018 | Horizon Airplane Stolen and flown by a ground crew member | Alaska Airlines | Julie Burk and ZipporahSharon Thompson and Darby |
PNW |
Description: Comfort maintenance and ground crews as well as other employees Multi day deployment | ||||
08/07/2018 | Carr Fire Incident Command Post | Cal fire ICP/ OES/ LAC and Cal Fire Peer Support services | Kathleen and Fargo - Bari and Star |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to our Calfire first responders | ||||
08/04/2018 | Carr Fire LAC and ICP | Rod Daugherty Cal OES | Katherine and Teddy, Jan and Muffin. |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to those affected by the Carr Fire | ||||
08/03/2018 | Army Reserve Yellow Ribbon | Army Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program | Pam and Rustee, Susan and Izzy |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Army personal prior to deployment | ||||
08/01/2018 | School Shooting | Noblesville West Middle School | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
MWR |
Description: Provided continuing support to the faculty and students in the wake of the May, 2018 shooting there. | ||||
08/01/2018 | Southern Region Student Wellness Conference | San Bernardino DBH | Jodi & Daltrey, Bari Boersma & Star, Carolyn Ritchie & Elliott, Cathleen McMurran & Fargo |
PSW |
Description: HOPE presentation and comfort those in attendance as they deal with the Wellness Conference | ||||
07/28/2018 | Auto Accident - (IL) | N/A | Gayle Sprinkle(TL), Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, N/A |
MWR |
Description: While en route to another HOPE deployment, witnessed an auto accident. Assisted an elderly man and an 11 year old boy to safety. Checked on safety of other young man driver. All were ok and in shock. No police or EMS yet. Retrieved Charlie from the backseat and we stayed with the victims until help arrived. When EMS/police arrived, they took over the scene and even interacted with Charlie, thanking us for offering support and comfort. |
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07/25/2018 | Traders Joe's Shooting | Rachel Peterson, Trader Joes District Manager | Pam & Rustee, Bari & Starr, Katherine & Teddy, Lawana & Robby, Steve & Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort the Trader Joes staff after the death of one of their managers during a hostage situation. | ||||
07/21/2018 | Yellow Ribbon for Air Force Air National Guard | Air Force Air National Guard | Pam/Rustee, Carol Betzer/Nikki, Tammy Basile/Colt |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Families of the Air Force Air National Guard prior to a deployment. | ||||
07/16/2018 | Health Care Agency Bomb Blast | Nicole Garcia LMFT Orange County Health Care Agency | Susan Harris and Izzy - Jodi Smith and Daltry - Steve Booth and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Employees as they returned to work. | ||||
07/08/2018 | Alpine Fire LAC | San Diego County VOAD | Kristie Bret Harte (TL) Susan Harris/Izzy (M), Pam Bertz/Rustee (M-W), Katherine Jarrett/Teddy (M-W), LaWana Heald/Robby (M-T), Jan Aven/Cha Cha (M), Carol Betzer/Nikki (T) |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Survivors and First Responders affected by the Alpine Fire | ||||
06/28/2018 | Spring Valley (Pawnee) Wild Fire | Lake County Social Services | Dr. Michael Jacobs and Molly |
PSW |
Description: Give comfort at the LAC to the first responders and survivors. | ||||
06/27/2018 | Memorial Service for Police K9 | Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians Law Enforcement Department | Nicholas Meier and Kayak; Pam Bennett and Quincy; Kathie Whitehouse and Bailey |
MWR |
Description: HOPE teams attended the Memorial Services for a Police K9 that died during emergency surgery | ||||
06/27/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
06/23/2018 | Emergency Preparedness Fair | Emergency Services, City of Cupertino | Gil Anema/Suave: Christi Bragg/Gertie; Kathy Felix/Cody: Michael Jacobs/Molly |
PSW |
Description: HOPE dog-teams manned a booth at the Emergency Preparedness Fair. Public Relations | ||||
06/21/2018 | Houghton (MI) Floods | Michigan State Police | Nicholas Meier and Katie Lynn; Julia Meier and Ischgl |
MWR |
Description: Provided comfort and support to the staff at the State Emergency Operations Center in Lansing, MI | ||||
06/21/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
06/19/2018 | Royal Family Kids Camp | North Hills Church | Steve Booth and Henry: Bari Boresma and Star: Laura Finlon and Gunner |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Kids and Staff while they attend a foster kids camp | ||||
06/14/2018 | Assurance Learning Academy, San Fernando, CA. | Learn4Life Academy | Chantal Chelin and Maverick; Sarah Jane Chelin and Maverick |
PSW |
Description: Comfort students and staff during placements test |
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06/13/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Stacy Strobel and Roxie |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
06/07/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
06/04/2018 | Orange County Crisis Response Network de-brief | Crisis Response Network (CRN) Coordinator Orange County Department of Education | Steve and Henry: Pam and Rustee: Bari and Star |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Counselors after year end de-brief. | ||||
06/03/2018 | American Red Cross fundraiser | ARC Regional Philanthropy Officer | Michelle and Sundance: Steve and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Help raise money for the ARC | ||||
05/29/2018 | Building Resiliency in Aftermath of Route 91 forum | Waymakers and Orange County Sheriff Departments Peer Support | Pam and Rustee: Cathleen and Fargo |
PSW |
Description: Comfort those affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas | ||||
05/29/2018 | School Shooting | Noblesville West Middle School | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie; Vicki Vandenburgh and Andy: Cathy Barnes and Anela |
MWR |
Description: Comfort students, faculty, and staff in the wake of a shooting in which a teacher and a student were injured. Teams were at the school for two days. | ||||
05/27/2018 | Montana Flood Support (MT) | Yellowstone County Emergency Services | Harry Schlitz (TL); Mary Martin and Ellie; Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Support for families and first responders affected by the flood | ||||
05/24/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
05/22/2018 | Casteel HS Student Death | Chandler Unified School District CR | Marla Martella and Yodi: Sharon Martin and Abby |
PSW |
Description: Comfort staff and students due to a student death | ||||
05/22/2018 | Pine Creek HS Finals Support (CO) | Principal, Pine Creek High School | Lee Fernholz and Grace; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support staff and students during finals week | ||||
05/22/2018 | Mental Health Awareness Fair | El Toro High School | Pam Bertz and Rustee |
PSW |
Description: Provide information on what HOPE does and interreact with students | ||||
05/21/2018 | Deadly blast of an office building. | Orange County Health Care Agency. | Bari and Star: Pam and Rustee: Steve and Henry. |
PSW |
Description: Comfort those affected by a deadly blast of a office building. | ||||
05/19/2018 | Building Resilient Communities event | Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribal | Bari and Star - Peggy and Bunker |
PSW |
Description: Provide emergency preparedness information | ||||
05/19/2018 | USAF Yellow Ribbon Event | Yellow Ribbon USAF | Pam Reinke and Hope: Marla and Yodi |
PSW |
Description: Comfort USAF personal prior to deployment | ||||
05/18/2018 | Peace Officer's Memorial (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Lee Fernholz and Grace; Janice Mann and Lucas; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support for the dedication of the Peace Officer's Memorial | ||||
05/17/2018 | Death of A Student | Lake Washington High School | Christy Dunn & Ear H.A .R .Connie Clark Redmond& Zelda |
PNW |
Description: Comfort students and staff |
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05/16/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
05/16/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
05/14/2018 | Student Death | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Grace and Bagel, Cathleen McMurran and Fargo, Steve and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort students and Staff after a student death | ||||
05/12/2018 | Operation Purple | National Military Family Association | Grace and Bagel and Steve and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort Military Families facing deployments | ||||
05/10/2018 | Goodwill Visit (CO) | Falcon High School | Sandy Miller and Lani; Karen Klein and Sarah; Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
05/10/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
05/08/2018 | NCDPD Pharmaceuticals Conference | Focus Scripts | Natalie Widomski: Marla Martella/Yodi, Beth Ells/CInder/Marsha Strum/Naelee, Marge McLeod/Napa, Marylou Jennings/Cricket, Pam Reinke/Hope, Wendy Guy/Stella, Diane Spence/Chole, Sharon Martin/Abby, Cindy Jacques/Yankee Doodle |
PSW |
Description: Comfort conference attendees. | ||||
05/08/2018 | Colorado Collaborative Justice Conference (CO) | Colorado Collaborative Justice | Karen Klein and Sarah; Ann Ringler and Kara; Lee Fernholz and Grace; Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim Support | ||||
05/08/2018 | Law Enforcement Memorial Service (MT) | Gallatin County | Mary Martin and Ellie; Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Gail Miller-Richardson and Lamar |
RMR |
Description: Family and Officer support | ||||
05/07/2018 | Teacher Death | Great Lakes Adventist Academy | Nicholas Meier and Ischgl; Kathie Whitehouse and Bailey |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement for faculty and students following the sudden death of a beloved teacher | ||||
05/04/2018 | Courthouse Dog at PHOENIX Municipal Court | PHOENIX Municipal Court | Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support witnesses | ||||
05/01/2018 | Community Roots Academy (CRA) in Laguna Niguel reference and Teacher death | Orange County Crisis Response Network (CRN). | Steve Booth and Henry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff due to a teacher death | ||||
05/01/2018 | Red Cross Shelter for Tinder Fire | Red Cross | Diane Spence and Chloe, Marla Martella and Yodi |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support survivors and Red Cross personnel | ||||
04/29/2018 | Cut power lines and damaged chemical lines under the Straits of Mackinac | United States Coast Guard | Nicholas Meier and Kayak; Julia Meier and Ischgl |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and support for participants at the Incident Command Post | ||||
04/26/2018 | Murrieta Mesa every 15 Minutes | Murrieta Police Department | Carol Betzer and Nikki, Bari Boersma and Starr, Kathy and Mariah |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
04/26/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
04/26/2018 | Denver County Court Probation (CO) | Denver County Probation Office | Karen Klein and Sarah; Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Marie Carlson and Timmy |
RMR |
Description: Support for the Probation Department | ||||
04/24/2018 | Breaking the Silence Event (CO) | Director of Breaking the Silence | Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support for victims of domestic abuse and violence | ||||
04/24/2018 | Lowell Elementary School Death, AZ | Phoenix Elementary School District #1, District Crisis Response Team | Marla Martella and Yodi |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff. | ||||
04/23/2018 | Breaking the Silence Event (CO) | Director of Breaking the Silence | Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support for victims of domestic abuse and violence | ||||
04/22/2018 | Breaking the Silence Event (CO) | Director of Breaking the Silence | Joetta Graner-Smith (TL) Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Support for victims of domestic abuse and violence | ||||
04/19/2018 | Cornelia Connelly H.S. E15M Program | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Pam and Rustee, Grace and Bagel |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
04/18/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
04/14/2018 | Winged Hope Family Advocacy Run | Chandler Domestic Violence Commission | Marla Martella and Yodi, Pam Reinke and Hope. |
PSW |
Description: Support victims of family sexual abuse | ||||
04/13/2018 | CSPD Victim's Rights Event (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara; Janice Mann and Lucas; Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Support for first responders in El Paso County | ||||
04/13/2018 | Weld County Victim's Rights Event (CO) | Weld County Coordinating Committee | Karen Klein and Sarah; Jen VonLintel and Copper; Marie Carlson and Timmy |
RMR |
Description: Support for first responders in Weld County | ||||
04/12/2018 | Every 15 Minutes Program - West Valley High School, Hemet, CA. | California Highway Patrol | Jan Aven and Cha Cha; Carol Betzer and Nikki; LaWana Heald and Robby and Bette Caldwell |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
04/12/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
04/10/2018 | Hemet High School Every 15 Minute Program | Hemet High School, CA | Kathy Lowmiller and Mairah, Carol Betzer and Busy |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
04/10/2018 | Courthouse Dog | Phoenix Municipal Court | Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Comfort children who are testifying in court. | ||||
04/09/2018 | Gilbert courthouse dog | Gilbert prosecutors office | Pam Reinke and Hope, Cindy Jacques and Yankee |
PSW |
Description: Comfort children who are testifying in court. | ||||
04/04/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
04/04/2018 | Fort Carson Hugs Campaign (CO) | Ft Carson Army Base | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Troop and staff support | ||||
04/03/2018 | Fort Carson Hugs Campaign (CO) | Ft Carson Army Base | Ann Ringler and Kara; Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Troop and staff support | ||||
04/02/2018 | Student Death (CO) | Sand Creek High School | Karen Klein and Sarah; Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
03/29/2018 | E15 Minutes Program - Tahquitz High School, Hemet, CA. | Tahquitz High School, CA | Bette Caldwell (TL), Bob Bernier and Savannah; Jaclynn Martin and Stanford; Carolyn Ritchie and Elliott |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
03/28/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
03/28/2018 | Student Death | Timberland Academy, Muskegon, MI | Anna Marten and Maggie |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement to students and staff after the death of a kindergarten student. | ||||
03/26/2018 | E15 - Ocean View High School, Huntington Beach, CA. | Huntington Beach Union School District | Bette Caldwell, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, LaWana Heald and Robby; Kathy Lowmiller and Mariah; Michelle Ray and Sundance |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff during the E15 program | ||||
03/21/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
03/21/2018 | El Toro High School Community Resource Fair | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Steve Booth and Henry: Cathleen McMurran and Fargo |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students and staff of El Toro HS | ||||
03/19/2018 | Student Death | Phoenix Elementary School District #1 | Sharon Martin and Abby: Cindy Jacques and Yankee: Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support School Staff and Students | ||||
03/19/2018 | E15 Program | Bishop Alemany HS, Prevention Specialist | Chantal Chelin and Maverick: Sarah Jane and Bailey: Laura Finlon and Gunner: Betty Walsh and Abby |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support Students at Bishop Alemany HS | ||||
03/17/2018 | USMC and USN Family Day | Chaplin Vaughan | Natalie Widomski (TL): Marla Martella and Yodi: Beth Ellis and Cinder: Marsha Strum and Naelee: Marge McLeod and Napa: Marylou Jennings and Cricket |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support Military Personnel | ||||
03/15/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
03/14/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
03/14/2018 | Suicide Awareness Meeting (CO) | Peak Education, Colorado Springs | Karen Klein and Sarah; Sandy Miller and Lani; Ann Ringler and Kara; Janice Mann and Lucas; Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Support for families and faculty | ||||
03/13/2018 | Student Death | Ojibwa Charter School in Bay Mills, MI | Nicholas Meier and Kayak;Julia Meier and Ischgl |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement to the Native American Community and Ojibwa School following the death of a recent graduate. | ||||
03/09/2018 | Support Junior High School Critical Crisis Network (CRN) | Chandler Unified School District | Maria Martella and Yodi: Sharon Martin and Abby |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support school staff during a stressful change. | ||||
03/08/2018 | Goodwill Visit (CO) | Falcon High School | Sandy Miller and Lani; Karen Klein and Sarah, Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
03/07/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
03/05/2018 | Police Officer Funeral (CO) | University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Police Department | Joetta Graner-Smith (TL); Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Lee Fernholz and Grace; Sandy Miller and Lani; Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Support for family, friends, and colleagues | ||||
03/04/2018 | Death of a Coed | University of Oregon Counseling Deployment Center | Amy Linder & Cody TLGinger Nickel & Griffindor |
PNW |
Description: Comfort fellow students | ||||
03/02/2018 | Student Death - Newfolden (MN) | Marshall County High School | Gayle Sprinkle(TL), Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, Robin Fleishner |
MWR |
Description: HOPE Teams provided comfort and encouragement to students after a school shooting over 2 days. Visited staff and students in classrooms, hallways and the commons. After school let out, teams went into town to visit first responders, sheriff's office and detention. They were very appreciative of the special visit. |
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03/02/2018 | Illinois Floods MARC In Watseka | Illinois VOAD | Terri Rafter and Sweetie;Cathy Barnes and Anela |
MWR |
Description: HOPE Teams provided support at the Multi-Agency Resource Center | ||||
03/02/2018 | Student Death | North Eugene High School Deployment Agency | Ginger Nickel & Gryffindor |
PNW |
Description: Comfort students in the school safe room | ||||
03/01/2018 | Death of a Student | Bethel School District | Ginger Nickel & Gryffindor HARSteven Howard & Addy |
PNW |
Description: 2nd day to deal with students in the "safe room" | ||||
03/01/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
02/28/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
02/28/2018 | Death of a Student | Bethel School District Deployment Agency | Ginger Nickel & Gryffindor TLAmy Linder & Cody |
PNW |
Description: Comfort Students and Staff | ||||
02/23/2018 | Coast Guard Yellow Ribbon Event (CA) | United States Coast Guard | Steve Booth and Henry: Grace Chen and Bagel: Cathleen McMurran and Fargo: Jodi Smith and Daltry: Michelle Ray and Sundance: Carolyn Ritchie and Elliot: Sherry and Rhein Buchbinder and Doc-Barker: Bari Boersma and Star |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support military personnel, and their families, as they are being deployed to GITMO | ||||
02/21/2018 | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) | Steve Booth and Henry;LaWana Herald and Robbie |
PSW |
Description: Comfort the employees who have been working hard to protect children from harm and to locate and reunite missing children across the US. | ||||
02/21/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
02/20/2018 | Follow up to last week's deployment of a Student Death | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Bette Caldwell (TL);Bari Boersma and Star; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support staff and students on first day of school after the death of a student. | ||||
02/19/2018 | Student Death | Lake Superior State University | Nicholas Meier and Ischgl (Day 1);Brenda Eagle-Ransom and Raven; |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement to students and staff following the sudden death of a student who was a Fire Science/EMS major. | ||||
02/17/2018 | Dentistry from the Heart (MT) | Brewer Dental Center | Harry Schlitz (TL); Nancy Dodd and Yuki; Gail Richardson and Lamar |
RMR |
Description: Support to patients and families during free dental clinic | ||||
02/17/2018 | Yellow Ribbon Event (CO) | Air Force Reserve Command | Ann Ringler and Kara; Janice Mann and Lucas; Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Janice Mann and Lucas; Karen Klein and Sarah |
RMR |
Description: Support for pre and post deployers and their families | ||||
02/15/2018 | Student Death | Kinross (MI) Alternative High School. | Nicholas Meier and Kayak;Ann Dausey and Roxy |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement to students and staff after the death of a student. | ||||
02/15/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | RMR | |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
02/14/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
02/12/2018 | Student Death | Orange County Crisis Response Network | Bette Caldwell (TL);Steve Booth and Henry; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support staff and students after the death of a student. | ||||
02/12/2018 | Student Death | Grand Blanc (MI) High School | Pam Bennett and Quincy |
MWR |
Description: Assisted school social workers and counselors in notifying student population of the passing of a classmate. | ||||
02/09/2018 | Death of a Sheriff Deputy (CO) | El Paso County Sheriff's Department | Beth Alcorn and Oscar; Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Support for colleagues after the death of an officer | ||||
02/09/2018 | Fort Carson Hugs Campaign (CO) | Fort Carson Army Base | Lee Fernholz and Grace; Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Troop support | ||||
02/08/2018 | Counselor Death | Bourgade Catholic High School | Natalie Widomski (TL);Sharon Martin and Abby; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort students due to the loss of two counselors within a year. The second counselor passed away unexpectantly as they were still grieving over the loss of the first counselor. | ||||
02/07/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
02/05/2018 | Student Death (CO) | Douglas County High School | Karen Klein and Sarah |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
02/01/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
01/31/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/31/2018 | Montecito Mudslide | CAL OES/Santa Barbara OES | LaWana Heald & Robby;Sherry Buckbinder and Doc Barker; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support to those affected by the mudslide at the LAC (Local Assistance Center); Santa Barbara Police Station and at a Memorial Service | ||||
01/31/2018 | Teacher Death | Grove Middle School/Grove High School | Carolyn Ritchie and Daltry;Jodi Smith and Daltry; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort students due to teacher's death | ||||
01/30/2018 | Santa Barbara Mudslide | Santa Barbara Disaster Assistance | Carol Betzer and Nikki;Sherry Buchbinder and Doc Barker |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support those affected by the mudslides at the Santa Barbara LAC. | ||||
01/26/2018 | Santa Barbara-Montecito Mudslide | CAL-OES | Kathy Felix and Cody;Kristie Bret Harte and Lily; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support to those affected by the mudslides at the re-population center and LAC | ||||
01/26/2018 | Student Death | Bark River-Harris (MI) Elementary School | Nicholas Meier and Kayak;Brenda Eagle-Ransom and Raven; |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and encouragement to staff and students following the sudden death of a 5th grader as a result of complications from the flu. | ||||
01/25/2018 | Route 91 Victims' Forum - Anaheim #2 | California Victim Compensation Board | Steve Booth and Henry;Pam Bertz and Rustee; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support those that were in Las Vegas during the shooting. There were informational forums for victims and family members that were at the shooting. | ||||
01/24/2018 | Route 91 Victims' Forum - Anaheim #1 | California Victim Compensation Board | Steve Booth and Henry;Jodi Smith and Daltry; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support those that were in Las Vegas during the shooting. There were informational forums for victims and family members that were at the shooting. | ||||
01/23/2018 | Route 91 Victims' Forum - Ventura | California Victim Compensation Board | Sarah Jane Chelin and Bailey;Chantal Chelin and Maverick |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support those that were in Las Vegas during the shooting. There were informational forums for victims and family members that were at the shooting. | ||||
01/18/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Sandy Miller and Lani; Beth Alcorn orientation |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
01/17/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/13/2018 | USAF Yellow Ribbon Event | USAF Yellow Ribbon Event | Pam Reinke and Hope;Diane Spence and Chloe (01/13); |
PSW |
Description: Support families and friends at the USAF Reserve Command Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program for Airman and Families. | ||||
01/12/2018 | Montecito Mudslides | CAL Fire | Bette Caldwell (TL);Bari Boersma and Star; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support to those affected by the mudslide at a variety of locations including the Base Camp; Fire Station, "Drop Zone", LAC, and Vigil. | ||||
01/12/2018 | Funeral | Indianapolis Funeral Home | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and support to the families at the visitation and funeral | ||||
01/10/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/10/2018 | Student Support Meeting (CO) | Peak Education, Colorado Springs | Karen Klein and Sarah; Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
01/09/2018 | Student Death | Chandler Unified School District | Cindy Jacques and Yankee Doodle;Sharon Martin and Abby; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff after the death of a student. | ||||
01/08/2018 | Death of a Parent (CO) | Highlands Ranch High School | Karen Klein and Sarah |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
01/08/2018 | Student Death | Chandler Unified School District | Cindy Jacques and Yankee Doodle;Sharon Martin and Abby |
PSW |
Description: Pre-callout meeting to discuss details of events for the following day when students would be back to school after the death of a student. | ||||
01/04/2018 | Funeral For Firefighter | Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority | Ericka Brink TLArlys Kruse and Chester |
PNW |
Description: Honor Guard with the Firefighters, Give comfort to the mourners | ||||
01/04/2018 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
01/03/2018 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/02/2018 | Student Fatalities | Kingsford (MI) High School | Nicholas Meier and Kayak;Julia Meier and Ischgl; |
MWR |
Description: Two high school seniors were killed an an auto accident. HOPE teams deployed to the high school over a four day period. | ||||
01/01/2018 | Student Death - Kingsford (MI) | Kingsford High School | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier & Ischgl, Laura Fruci & Paesano, Ann Dausy & Roxy, Karen Alvord & Charles |
MWR |
Description: Two students were killed in a car accident. I reached out to the school and received an invitation to respond. We arranged a meeting with the crisis team to work out a plan for the dog's involvement. HOPE dogs were stationed at the two main entrances of the school to meet and greet students and staff. Teams also roamed the halls or visited classrooms as requested. This was a first deployment for several teams and they all took initiative and did an outstanding job. |
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11/20/2017 | Student Death - Brimley (MI) | Brimley High School | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Kayak, Julia Meier & Ischgl |
MWR |
Description: This was our second deployment to this school. HOPE dogs provided comfort to students who had lost a friend to leukemia. We met students at the entrances and then joined them in the gym where there was an assembly. A letter from the student to his fellow students and to the teachers was read. We spent the rest of the day in the hallways, the office or in a room that was set aside for us. |
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11/07/2017 | Student Death - Holton (MI) | Holton Senior High School | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Ischgl, Anna Marten & Maggie, Marv Ebbens & Loki |
MWR |
Description: Auto accident involving a father/daughter and another student while they were on their way to a college class. HOPE teams arrived at the school the following morning to meet with school staff and counselors to plan the response. One team went to the victim's first hour class and stood by while another staged in the library. Spent the rest of the day in the library or the hallway between classes. |
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11/02/2017 | Exam Destress & Student Family Member Death - Allegan (MI) | Allegan County Tech Center | Nicholas Meier(TL), Vicki anDenburgh and Andy, Anna Marten & Maggie, Susan & Ginger, Julia Meier & Ischgl |
MWR |
Description: HOPE teams visited the school to help students deal with the stress of the CERT exam. While on site, staff made teams aware that a student recently lost a close relative, still in funeral planning stage. She was very upset. One team spent extra time with her. |
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10/23/2017 | Death of a student at local high school (AZ) | Moon Valley High School | Diane Spence & Chloe;20171228,Firefighter Death (CA),Provide comfort and support to firefighters after the death of a co-worker.,El Cajon CAL Fire Headquarters,Carol Betzer & Nikki; |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students, staff and faculty after the death of a student who was a football player that died due to an injury sustained in the football game. | ||||
10/20/2017 | Traumatic Incident - Sault Ste Marie, MI | St Mary's School - 4th Grade Class | Brenda Ransom(TL), Brenda Ransom and Raven, Julia Meier & Ischgl, Nick Meier & Kayak |
MWR |
Description: Students witness civilian dressed police officers in pursuit of a suspect. HOPE dogs were well received and provided much relief for students and the teacher. |
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10/04/2017 | Student Death - Ischpeming (MI) | Ischpeming High School | Nicholas Meier(TL), Nicholas Meier and Ischgl, Keena Jones & Bella |
MWR |
Description: HOPE teams responded to the school in the aftermath of a student death. Teams staged in the wrestling room where there were mats on the floor for comfortable visits. School counselors set up tables and stations in the room and worked with students in groups alongside HOPE dogs. Spent a lot of one on one time with students and staff. Comments from social media: "Thank you so much for giving of your time and allowing Bella to help these children during this tragedy." "Thank you my friend for being there." "Thanks again for the light you brought to our building." |
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09/25/2017 | Hurricane Harvey (TX) | FEMA | Steve Booth and Henry: Bari Boersma and Star: Bette Caldwell (TL) |
CGC |
Description: Support FEMA and the Local Assistant Centers on the Gulf Coast. Responding to help the CGC | ||||
09/25/2017 | School Shooting (CO) | School District 11 Crisis Response Team | Janice Mann and Lucas; Ann Ringler and Kara; Beth Alcorn and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
09/24/2017 | Memorial Services (MT) | Bozeman Hospital | Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Support for family and friends | ||||
09/20/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Karen Klein and Sarah |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
09/18/2017 | Student Death (CO) | Berthoud, CO School Crisis Team | Jen VonLintel and Copper |
RMR |
Description: Student and Staff support | ||||
09/16/2017 | Oso Tree Removal Ceremony | Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management | Kathy Olin (TL);20170914,Police Operations Center Communications (CO),Presentation to Communications/Dispatch Department,Colorado Springs Police Department,Sandy Miller and Lani;,RMR |
PNW |
Description: Support community and Res-ponders to OSO Mudslide during and after ceremony | ||||
09/13/2017 | Student Death (MT) | Youth Dynamics | Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Continued support for students and staff | ||||
09/13/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
09/12/2017 | Student Death (MT) | Youth Dynamics | Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Support for students and staff | ||||
09/11/2017 | Troutdale Community Meeting With Fire and Police Personnel about Eagle Creek Fire | Multnomah County Emergency Management | Julie Burk and Zipporah;20170910,Corbett Community Meeting Eagle Creek Fire,Support Community and Children during information meeting,Multnomah County Emergency Manager,Julie Burk and Zipporah; |
PNW |
Description: Support in a stressful situation meeting | ||||
09/07/2017 | Memorial Service for Murdered Child | Koala Bear Child Care | Laura Fruci and Paesano |
MWR |
Description: Comfort and support to classmates, parents, staff, and family | ||||
09/06/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
09/03/2017 | Hurricane Harvey Response | FEMA | Sara Gubala and her dog Kennedy |
CGC |
Description: Request from FEMA to support DRC location in Port Arthur, TX | ||||
09/02/2017 | Hurricane Harvey Response | FEMA | Sara Gubala and her dog Kennedy |
CGC |
Description: Request from FEMA to support DRC location in Port Arthur, Tx. | ||||
08/31/2017 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
08/30/2017 | Coast Guard Sector Columbia River | USCG | Ginger Nickel and Gryffindor, Steve Howard and Addy |
PNW |
Description: Familiarize Staff and Support personnel | ||||
08/27/2017 | Mountain High Camp (Red River, NM) | Mountain High Foundation and Camp | Dianne Hughes and her dog Daisy |
CGC |
Description: Provide comfort to adults with serious brain injuries | ||||
08/24/2017 | Operation Purple Camp - Williamsburg VA | Operation Purple | Jo-Ann Wagner and Uno; Diana Lieber and Becky; Laurie Morisette and Dr. Pepper |
EUS |
Description: Supporting military children | ||||
08/23/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
08/09/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
08/08/2017 | Police Operations Center Communications (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani; Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Presentation to Communications/Dispatch Department | ||||
07/29/2017 | Kid Power of Colorado Retreat (CO) | Jan Isaacs Henry, Executive Director | Karen Klein and Sarah |
RMR |
Description: Support for staff and attendees | ||||
07/26/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
07/26/2017 | Presentation at Security Threat Conference (MT) | Security Threat Conference Representative | Harry Schlitz (TL); Mary Martin and Ellie; Megan and Chase |
RMR |
Description: Presentation given to attendees of conference | ||||
05/31/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
05/30/2017 | Student Death (MT) | Longfellow Elementary School Crisis Response Teams | Mary Martin (TL); Sarah Aller and Arthur; Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students | ||||
05/29/2017 | Memorial Day Parade (MT) | Bozeman, MT | May Martin and Ellie; Nancy Dodd and Yuki; Gala Goodwin and Zeke; Suzy Saltiel and Quinn |
RMR |
Description: Partnership with other response agencies | ||||
05/25/2017 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
05/24/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Stacy Strobel and Roxie |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
05/23/2017 | Police Officer Funeral (MT) | Broadwater County Sheriff's Office | Harry Schlitz (TL; Mary Martin and Ellie; Lyn Findley and Sierra; Nancy Dodd and Yuki; Gala Goodwin and Zeke |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to friends and family | ||||
05/23/2017 | Crime Victim Conference (CO) | Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance | Karen Klein and Sarah; Lee Fernholz and Grace; Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Support and comfort for those supporting crime victims | ||||
05/12/2017 | Teacher Death | Trivium Prep Academy | Natalie Widomski (TL);20170512,High School Goodwill Visit (CO),Support for students and staff,Falcon District 49 Crisis Response Team,Sandy Miller and Lani; Lee Fernholz and Grace,RMR |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff | ||||
05/11/2017 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
05/10/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
05/09/2017 | School District Parent Academy (CO) | Academy School District 20 | Janice Mann and Lucas; Lee Fernholz and Grace; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provided support to parents and staff | ||||
05/04/2017 | South Central VOAD (CO) | Colorado VOAD | Lee Fernholz and Grace; Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Attended event | ||||
05/04/2017 | Death of Student | Sandra Day O'Connor Hugh High School Counselors | Natalie Widomski (TL);20170503,Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO),Victim's Advocates and staff support,Colorado Springs Police Department,Ann Ringler and Kara,RMR |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff | ||||
04/27/2017 | Safe Passage (CO) | Director of Forensic Services | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Supporting child victims of crime and abuse | ||||
04/27/2017 | Phoenix Fire Dispatch Center (AZ) | Phoenix Fire Dispatch | Wendy Guy and Stella;20170426,Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO),Victim's Advocates and staff support,Colorado Springs Police Department,Janice Mann and Lucas,RMR |
PSW |
Description: Comfort new trainees | ||||
04/11/2017 | Candlelight Vigil | Public Event | Carolyn Ritchie and Elliott;20170407,National Crime Victims Rights Week (CO),Provide support and comfort for victims of crime (Colorado Springs),Office for Victims of Crime,Janice Mann and Lucas; Ann Ringler and Kara,RMR |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support attendees at vigil | ||||
04/05/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
04/03/2017 | National Crime Victims Rights Week (CO) | Office for Victims of Crime | Karen Klein and Sarah; Sandy Miller and Lani; Alyce Blevins and Finn |
RMR |
Description: Provide support and comfort for victims of crime (Denver) | ||||
03/30/2017 | Victim Support (CO) | Safe Passage | Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Victim Advocates and staff support | ||||
03/29/2017 | Student Support | Valley High School | Pam Bertz and Rustee;20170329,CISM Training ,Proposed presentation was passed over by the trainer ,Spokane County Sheriffs Office,Carlene VanDerostyne & whitney,PNW |
PSW |
Description: Comfort for students and staff | ||||
03/25/2017 | Yellow Ribbon (Tx) | Air Force Reserve | Jim Kelaher (No dog), Ruthe Warren and Christopher, Gwen Leever and Riley |
CGC |
Description: Provide comfort and support for AF Reserve and their families | ||||
03/21/2017 | Presentation to Emergency Management Class (AR) | Arkansas Tech University | Amy Greenway (TL) Pete Friedman and Tessa |
CGC |
Description: Provide education about HOPE AACR | ||||
02/22/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Tina Jones and Hondo |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
02/18/2017 | Yellow Ribbon Event #2 (CO) | Yellow Ribbon Representative | Tina Jones and Hondo; Karen Klein and Sarah; Jen VonLintel and Copper; Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Pre and Post Deployment Conference for Air Force Reservists | ||||
02/15/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/18/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
01/04/2017 | Police Operations Center Staff Support (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas |
RMR |
Description: Victim's Advocates and staff support | ||||
12/20/2016 | SchoolDebrief | Rudyard Service Center-Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District | Nicholas Meier and Katie LynnJulia Meier and Ischgl |
EUS |
Description: provide comfort to school | ||||
12/16/2016 | Death of Student (CO) | Windsor School District | Jen VonLintel and Copper |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students. | ||||
12/14/2016 | Caring Place | Highmark Caring Place | Melanie Dunbar and Casimirbruce Kintz and Roxie |
EUS |
Description: Support to adults and children w/illness | ||||
12/14/2016 | CSPD Wellness Visits (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Provide therapy dog support to staff | ||||
12/14/2016 | De-stress Session for staff and students (CO) | Doherty High School | Janice Mann and Lucas, Ann Ringler and Kara |
RMR |
Description: Finals week de-stressing session | ||||
12/05/2016 | Arizona State University - End of Fall Semester De-Stress Event | Arizona State University | Wendy Guy and Stella,Diane Spence and Chloe, |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and help faculty and students de-stress from finals and papers due. | ||||
11/28/2016 | Death of Student at Whittier Christian High School | Orange County Department of Education | Bette Caldwell (TL),Pam Bertz and Rustee, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students after student death and Educate students about dogs | ||||
11/28/2016 | Teacher Death (CO) | Sabin Middle School | Stacy Strobel and Roxie |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students. | ||||
11/14/2016 | Follow up to the Erskine Fire | Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group | Bette Caldwell (TL),Pam Bertz and Rustee, |
PSW |
Description: Support individuals and families at the event to reach out to victims of the fire to establish their status 4 1/2 months later and to offer assistance as needed. | ||||
11/12/2016 | Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Vigil (CO) | MADD | Karen Klein and Sarah, Tina Jones and Hondo, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to family and friends of those involved in drunk driving accidents | ||||
11/10/2016 | Death of Student (CO) | Legend High School | Karen Klein and Sarah, Tina Jones and Hondo |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support students and staff after student death | ||||
11/09/2016 | Student Support (MT) | University of Montana, Missoula | Rebecca Annis and Ursa |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support distraught students | ||||
11/07/2016 | Death of Staff Member (MT) | Highland Montessori Preschool-Bozeman | Mary Martin and Ellie, Suzy Saltiel and Quinn |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support students after teacher death | ||||
11/02/2016 | Victim Interview (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Karen Klein and Sara |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support for crime victim | ||||
10/28/2016 | Gilbert Courthouse | Gilbert Prosecutor's Office | Pam Reinke and Hope, Marla Martella |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support at a trial where a set of twin fifteen year olds needed to testify | ||||
10/24/2016 | Student Death | Mattawan (MI) High School | Nicholas Meier and Katie Lynn, Julia Meier and Ischgl |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support to School, family, and community | ||||
10/23/2016 | Hurricane Matthew (NC) | NC EOC | Jamie Pokerwinski and Abby |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support at FEMA center | ||||
10/23/2016 | COVA Conference (CO) | Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) | Joetta Graner-Smith (TL), Karen Klein and Sarah, Sandy Miller and Lani, Tina Jones and Hondo, Janice Mann and Lucas, Alyce Blevins and Finnegan, Ann Ringler and Kara, Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Provide support for victim advocates and law enforcement in attendance | ||||
10/15/2016 | Community Member Death (MT) | Dahl Funeral and Cremation Services | Mary Martin and Ellie, Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Susan Ellis and Lucy |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to family and community | ||||
10/15/2016 | Funeral for young child (MT) | Dahl Funeral and Cremation Services | Susan Ellis and Lucy,Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to the family and community attending | ||||
10/14/2016 | Kimball Union Academy student death | Kimball Union Academy | Natalie Thompson and Coda, Donna Hastings and Tux |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support to Students and faculty | ||||
10/12/2016 | Fatal Accident Support (MT) | Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital Chaplain | Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to family and friends of accident victims | ||||
10/12/2016 | Hospital visit with family following death of young child (MT) | Bozeman Hospital Staff | Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort for family | ||||
10/05/2016 | CSPD Wellness Visits (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas, Ann Ringler and Kara, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide therapy dog support to staff | ||||
10/01/2016 | Spanaway ABC Fair | Bethel School District | Nancy Noble & Baner, Erika Brink & Mocha, Connie Redmond & Zelda, Jeanne Jackson & Areya, Jill Robinson, Jim Litz |
PNW |
Description: Information to the Community | ||||
09/29/2016 | Student death (MT) | Bozeman Schools | Mary Martin and Ellie, Lori Jacobs and StellaNancy Dodd with Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort for students and staff | ||||
09/28/2016 | Student death (MT) | University of MontanaMissoula | Rebecca Annis with Ursa |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort for those close to this student | ||||
09/26/2016 | Death of Student (CO) | Legend High School | Karen Klein and Sarah, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to HS students and staff | ||||
09/26/2016 | Burlington Cascade Mall Shooting Light Up the Night Vigil | Red Cross | Chris Monroe and Pongo |
PNW |
Description: Attended Memorial and then joined with Candle lit walkers along the main road and the parking lot | ||||
09/26/2016 | National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims (CO) | COVA | Karen Klein and Sarah, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support for all in attendance in honor of loved ones | ||||
09/25/2016 | Service of Remembrance (MT) | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital | Susan Ellis with Lucy |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort for families of loved ones | ||||
09/16/2016 | Slippery Rock University Social Work Class | Slippery Rock University | Sue Herman (HAR) and Lilly |
EUS |
Description: Assistance and support to students and class. | ||||
09/11/2016 | 9/11 Remembrance | EmergiCare Erie,PA | Sue Herman (HAR/TL), Sue Anderson and Danny, Ardis Walsh and Murphy, Carole West and Remy, Diane Morse and Cosette, Linda Limina and Angle, Melanie Dunbar and Caz |
EUS |
Description: Celebrate and recognize first responders and disaster preparedness | ||||
09/11/2016 | Town of Gilbert 9/11 Memorial | Gilbert Fire Department | Pam Reinke and Hope (TL), Penny Summers and Lily,Marsha Sturm and Naelee, Cindy Jacques and Yankee, |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support at a 9/11 memorial. | ||||
09/09/2016 | Victim Disposition (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department, Victim's Advocacy | Stacy Strobel and Roxy |
RMR |
Description: Victim deposition of developmentally delayed adult. | ||||
09/07/2016 | CSPD Wellness Visits (CO) | Colorado Springs Police Department | Janice Mann and Lucas, Ann Ringler and Kara, Sandy Miller and Lani, Tina Jones and Hondo |
RMR |
Description: Provide therapy dog support to staff | ||||
09/07/2016 | Gilbert Courthouse (AZ) | Gilbert Courthouse | Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support at a domestic violence dispute. | ||||
09/06/2016 | Missing/Exploited Children | NCMEC Alexandria - Wetterling notification | Lisa Marino and Gelato |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support for all when locating missing remains | ||||
08/29/2016 | INDIANA DISASTER TEAMS | INVOID | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
EUS |
Description: city wide -development to assist in current disasters | ||||
08/27/2016 | Funeral reception of young child in Belgrade (MT) | Dahl Funeral HomeBozeman, MT | Nancy Dodd (TL), |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support for those attending the reception after his funeral | ||||
08/25/2016 | Kokomo Tornado day 3 | RED CROSS and GRACE UMC | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie (HAR), Vicki Vandenburgh and Andy |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support to Shelter and Red Cross volunteers as shelter & Local church | ||||
08/25/2016 | Teacher Death (CO) | Thompson School District, Loveland, CO | Jennifer VonLintel and Copper |
RMR |
Description: Support for staff and students after a teacher death. | ||||
08/24/2016 | Kokomo Tornado day 2 | RED CROSS | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie (HAR), Vicki Vandenburgh and Andy |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support to shelter victims and workers plus neighborhood visit and with emergency crews | ||||
08/23/2016 | Kokomo Tornado day 1 | RED CROSS | Gayle Sprinkle (HAR) and Charlie |
EUS |
Description: comfort and support to Shelter victims and RC workers. | ||||
08/22/2016 | Hospital staff debriefing following accidental shooting death of young child (MT) | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Chaplain | Suzy Saltiel and Quinn |
RMR |
Description: Provide support to staff responding to this death | ||||
08/20/2016 | Annual Air Medical Memorial (CO) | Steven Sweeney, Air Medical Memorial Board Chair. | Karen Klein and Sarah (TL), Tina Jones and Hondo, Sandy Miller and Lani. |
RMR |
Description: Memorial honors Air Ambulance crews that lost their lives in the line of duty. | ||||
08/16/2016 | Royal Family Camp | Royal Family Camp | Yvonne Eaton-Stull (TL), Sue Herman and Lilly, Sue Anderson and Danny, Sue Francis and Silin,Ardis Walsh and Murphy |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support to Campers and counselors. | ||||
08/13/2016 | NW Citizen Corps Expo | NW Citizen Corps | Raquel Lackey & Bungie, Erika Brink & Mocha, Chris Cecceto & Gus, Connie Redmond & Zelda |
PNW |
Description: Disaster Drill | ||||
08/10/2016 | Seattle Police Family Picnic | Seattle Police | Connie Redmond & Zelda, |
PNW |
Description: Support those who serve | ||||
08/07/2016 | Medical Flight Helicopter Crash killed three employees and one patient | Cal-OR-Life Flight | Darlene Kellerman and KoziNancy Brooks-Hart |
PNW |
Description: Comfort to Employees , Meeting with Brookings Police Dispatch officers and Fire Officers | ||||
08/02/2016 | Muklilteo Memorial and Night out | Mukilteo Police | Christi DunnConnie Redmond and Zelda |
PNW |
Description: Attended Memorial and then attended the city's Night Out | ||||
07/23/2016 | Stand with Those Who Serve | Stand with those Who Serve | Connie Redmond & Zelda, Jill Robinson& Sydney, Raquel Lackey, rika Brink & Mocha, Nancy Noble & Baner |
PNW |
Description: Appreciation and Information at JBLM | ||||
07/15/2016 | Victim Disposition (MT) | Yellowstone County Attorney's Office. | Jo Acton and Kelly |
RMR |
Description: Victim deposition of 11 year old girl. | ||||
07/07/2016 | Victim ServicesBozeman (MT) | Victim Services of Gallatin County | Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide support and comfort to young victims preparing to testify | ||||
07/06/2016 | Organizational Death Debriefing | Orange County Department of Education | Pam Bertz and Rustee, LaWana Heald and Robbie (RD) |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort during the debriefing of a death of an alumni. | ||||
07/03/2016 | Operation Purple-MI | YMCA CAMP | Barb Geno and Max |
EUS |
Description: Introduction to Crisis Dogs at Operation Purple camps. | ||||
06/30/2016 | West Virginia Flood | WV VOAD | Sue Herman (HAR),Shiela Consaul and Lucy |
EUS |
Description: Comfort and support for flood victims and community. | ||||
06/30/2016 | Staff Meeting for National Exploited and Missing Childrens Center | National Exploited and Missing Childrens Center | LaWana Heald (RD) and Robby, Pam Bertz and Rustee |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and stress relief to staff. | ||||
06/28/2016 | Erskine Fire - Kern County (CA) | SoCal VOAD, Cal OES and Red Cross | Kristie Bret Harte and Lily (TL 06/28-06/30 and 07/05),LaWana Heald and Robby (TL 07/01-07/04), Pat Severance and Pilar (TL 07/06), |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to the clients of the Erskine Fire. | ||||
06/15/2016 | Courthouse Dog (victim advocate) | Phoenix Municipal Court | Therese Zadra and Goldie |
PSW |
Description: Victim deposition of minor. | ||||
06/11/2016 | Black Forest Remembrance Ceremony (CO) | Black Forest Foundation | Karen Klein (TL), Stacy Stroebel and Roxy, Sandy Miller and Lani, Ann Ringler and Kara, Tina Jones and Hondo, |
RMR |
Description: Annual commemoration of the 2013 Black Forest Fire | ||||
06/10/2016 | Student Murder (CO) | Berthoud High School | Jennifer VonLintel and Copper |
RMR |
Description: Support for school and community after student murder. | ||||
06/09/2016 | IN Operation Purple 2 days | YMCA camp carson | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, Vicki Vandenburgh and Andy |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to Staff and military family kids | ||||
06/08/2016 | Student deathMonforton School Bozeman (MT) | Crisis Response Team | Susan Ellis (TL), Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff | ||||
06/07/2016 | IN-Operation Purple- overnight/military Day | YMCA camp carson | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie, Vicki Vandenburgh and Andy |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to military family kids and visiting Military | ||||
06/03/2016 | Shooting at University of California, Los Angeles | Wesley Foundation at University of California, Los Angeles | Bette Caldwell (TL),Diana Cevallos and Sammy, Pamela Cooper and Harley |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort & support to the community after an active shooting. | ||||
05/23/2016 | VA-Operation Purple | Youth initiative | Anya Whitney (TL) and Winnie, Lisa Marino and Gelato, Ephraim Seidman and Vernal |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to children of military families | ||||
05/19/2016 | Student death (MT) | Bozeman School District Crisis TeamMontana | Nancy Dodd and Yuki |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff | ||||
05/19/2016 | Victim Services prior to trial (MT) | Gallatin County Victim Services in Montana | Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Provide support to young rape victim | ||||
05/16/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Calabasas High School | Calabasas High School Counseling Department | Bette Caldwell (TL),Kristie Bret Harte and Lily, Sarah Jane Chelin and Bailey, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/28/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Hemet High School | Hemet High School | Bob Bernier and Savannah, Kristie Bret Harte and Lily,Katherine Jarrett and Teddy, LaWana Heald and Robby |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/28/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Heritage High School | Heritage High School | Kathy Lowmiller (TL) and Mariah,Carol Betzer and Nikki, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/27/2016 | Caring Place | Highmark Caring Place | Melaine Dunbar and Casimir, Jennifer Sliker and Dobby, Ardis Walsh and Murphy |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to grieving children & familes | ||||
04/24/2016 | UC Health, Memorial Hospital Annual Remembrance Service (CO) | UC Health, Memorial Hospital Spiritual Care | Stacy Strobel (TL)Janice Mann and Daniel, Ann Ringler and Kara, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to families who lost a child during the past year | ||||
04/21/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Murrieta High School | Murrieta High and California Highway Patrol | Kathy Lowmiller (TL) and Mariah,Carol Betzer and Nikki, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/19/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Brea-Olinda High School | Orange County Coroner's Office | LaWana Heald and Robby, Nancy Coronado and Newberry |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/14/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Villa Park High School | Vila Park High School | Bette Caldwell (TL),Kristie Bret Harte and Lily, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/14/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Great Oaks High School (CA) | Great Oaks High School | LaWana Heald and Robby, Carol Betzer Nikki, Karen Blackburn and Molly, Jan Aven and Muffin |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
04/08/2016 | Death of Student | LakeRidge Academy | Sue Herman (TL),Sue Francis and Silin, |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to school | ||||
03/23/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Edison High School | Orange County Coroner's Department & Huntington Beach Police Department | LaWana Heald and Robby, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
03/23/2016 | Death of mother and infant during their funeral (MT) | Dahl Funeral HomeBozeman, MT | Gala Goodwin and Zeke, Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Provide support for family, friends and colleagues of this family | ||||
03/20/2016 | Service of Remembrance at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital (MT) | Hospital Chaplains | Susan Ellis and Lucy |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to families of loved ones recently lost | ||||
03/10/2016 | Every 15 Minutes - Fountain Valley High School | Orange County Coroner's Office | LaWana Heald and Robby, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students that participated in Program | ||||
03/10/2016 | Victim death involving mother of multiple children (MT) | Bozeman Schools' Crisis Response Team | Susan Ellis (TL)Suzy Saltiel and Quinn, Mary Martin and Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to children and staff at the school that the children attended | ||||
03/10/2016 | Littleton Elementary School Student Death | Littleton Elementary School District, Arizona | Pat Severance (HAR/TL) and Stormy, Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and Support students after student death including an autistic classroom of students. | ||||
03/08/2016 | Courthouse Dog for victim advocate | City of Phoenix Municipal Court House, Arizona | Pam Reinke and Hope |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort to a victim in crisis for possible testimony. | ||||
03/07/2016 | Death of Student | Orange County Department of Education/Whittier Christian High School | Bette Caldwell (TL), Stephanie Barger and Berlin, Pam Bertz and Rustee, Nadine Bodnar and Nellie, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, Jane Horsfield and Kiss, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to students and staff after student death. | ||||
03/07/2016 | Death of Student at Whittier Christian High School | Orange County Department of Education | Bette Caldwell (TL),Stephanie Barger and Berlin, |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students after student death and Educate students about dogs | ||||
03/07/2016 | Death of Student (CO) | Loveland High School | Jennifer VonLintel and Copper |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students. Special meeting with close friends. | ||||
03/04/2016 | Suicide Watch at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital (MT) | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Chaplains | Suzy Saltiel and Quinn,Lori Jacobs and Stella |
RMR |
Description: Support of adolescents on suicide watch | ||||
02/28/2016 | Appromattox Tornado | VDEM | Diana Lieber and Becky (HAR), Jen 0'Keefe and Aslan |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to families | ||||
02/28/2016 | VA Tornadoes | VDEM/Appomattox County | Diana Lieber and Becky,Jen O'Keefe and Aslan |
EUS |
Description: Visited community centers & churches, and multiple families staying in one home. | ||||
02/27/2016 | VA Tornadoes | VDEM/Appomattox County | J and D Fox and Jake, E Seidman and Vera, |
EUS |
Description: Visited fire station, community center, churches, children's program. | ||||
02/24/2016 | Student death at University of Missoula (MT) | University of Montana's Counseling Service | Rebecca Annis and Ursa, Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Susan Ellis and Lucy |
RMR |
Description: Support of students following the death | ||||
02/17/2016 | Death of Student (AZ) | Inca Elementary School, Arizona | Pat Severance (TL) and Stormy, Beth Ells and Cinder, Marsha Sturm and Naelee, Linda Helms and Filbert, Cindy Jacques and Yankee Doodle, Karen Shepard and Brick |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support after student death | ||||
02/16/2016 | Death of Student (AZ) | Independence High School, Arizona | Pat Severance (TL) and Pilar, Pam Reinke and Hope, Beth Ells and Cinder, Marsha Sturm and Naelee, Rebecca Woods and Stormy, Linda Helms and Filbert, Diane Spence and CoCo, Karen Shepard and Brick, Cindy Jacques and Yankee Doodle, Marge McLeod and Napa, Theresa Zadra and Goldie |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support after murder suicide of two students. | ||||
02/15/2016 | Park County High School student death (MT) | Park County High SchoolLivingston, MT | Nancy Dodd and Yuki, Mary Martin with Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Support and comfort of students and staff following the student's death | ||||
02/13/2016 | Independence High School Vigil (AZ) | Independence High School, Arizona | Pat Severance (TL) and Pilar, Pam Reinke and Hope, Beth Ells and Cinder, Rebecca Woods and Stormy, Therese Zadra and Goldie |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to the public attending a vigil | ||||
02/12/2016 | Phoenix Apartment Fire (AZ) | American Red Cross, Arizona | Pat Severance (TL) and Stormy, Pam Reinke and Hope, Beth Ells and Cinder, Linda Helms and Filbert, Cindy Jacques and Yankee Doodle |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to clients at the Red Cross Shelter | ||||
02/06/2016 | Brewer Dental Center's Community Care Denistry from the Heart (MT) | Brewer Dental Health CareBillings, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL) |
RMR |
Description: Provide support of community members seeking and waiting for dental care | ||||
02/04/2016 | Deaths of Two Students(CO) | Legend High School | Karen Klein (TL), |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students. | ||||
02/03/2016 | Student Funeral (CO) | Legend High School | Karen Klein (TL), Tina Jones and Hondo, Sandy Miller and Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to family, staff, students and community. | ||||
01/30/2016 | Yellow Ribbon Event (CO) | Air Force Reserve Command | Karen Klein (TL),Tina Jones and Hondo, Sandy Miller and Lani, Jennifer VonLintel and Copper, Carolyn Shovlowsky and Oscar |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support for pre and post deployers | ||||
01/28/2016 | Bus accident | Castleton UMC | Gayle Sprinkle and Charlie |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort and support to community and school after fatal accident | ||||
01/28/2016 | Death of Students (CO) | Legend High School | Karen Klein (TL),Tina Jones and Hondo, Sandy Miller Lani |
RMR |
Description: Provide comfort and support to staff and students. | ||||
01/15/2016 | Death of Student | John Reith Elementary School, Sacramento | Bette Caldwell (TL)Pam Bertz and Rustee, Kristen Bret Harte and Lily, Nancy Coronado and Newberry, Jeannie Eagan and Annie, Kathy Felix and Cody, LaWana Heald and Robby, Katherine Jarrett and Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Comfort and support students after student death and Educate students about dogs | ||||
11/14/2014 | Forest Green Afterschool Program | Tl: Yvonne Eaton-Stull20141116,Support for Kassig family & close friends,Support for Kassig family & close friends,Epworth UMC,Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: Presentation to students in after school program | ||||
08/25/2014 | Irwin Middle School student death | Thompson School District, Lynne DeSousa | Jen VonLintel & Copper |
RMR |
Description: Attend staff meeting; meet with students in counselors' offices; greet students in hallway | ||||
07/24/2014 | Grief Camp | YMCA Camp Carson | t/l: Gayle Sprinkle |
EUS |
Description: Children who experienced the loss of a family member 20140805,Camp Corrall- Grief Camp,Children who experienced the loss of a family member HOPE teams worked with two separate groups (ranging in age from 5-16) 08/05-06/2014" | ||||
05/24/2014 | Every 15 Minute | Trauma Intervention Program | Carol Betzer & Nicki, Karen Blackburn & Molly Andee Browning & Radar, Nancy Drake & Columbo, Paula Sargent & Jada |
PSW |
Description: Vista Murrieta High | ||||
04/05/2014 | Attempted suicide | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital ICU | Gala Goodwin & Zeke |
RMR |
Description: Comfort for spouse | ||||
03/31/2014 | Every 15 Minute Program20140402,Grief Support,Caring Place is a center for grieving children and their families. We offered comfort and support to children | Caring Place | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Zeus |
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Description: family and staff. " | ||||
03/14/2014 | Monroe Early Childhood Student Death | Thompson School District | Jennifer VonLintel & Copper |
RMR |
Description: Support for staff members | ||||
03/13/2014 | Grief Support | Caring Place | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Zeus |
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Description: Caring Place is a center for grieving children and their families. We offered comfort and support to children, family and staff. | ||||
02/18/2014 | Riverstone Health Braveheart | Riverstone Health | Harry Schlitz (TL), Shelia Ruble & Quincy, Tayna Vaught & Ginnie, Lyn Findley & Sunnie & Sierra |
RMR |
Description: Weekly support for children and adults who lost a loved one 2/18-4/1/2014 | ||||
11/23/2013 | Kokomo Tornado | Red Cross | Gayle Sprinkle & CharlieDe Stanton & Brie |
EUS |
Description: Kokomo IN had 2 F4 tornados come through, luckily no fatalities Red Cross was very pleased to have the dogs and teams back as we had been with them during the flood in spring of 2013. Sister agencies took our names and information should needs arise in their areas. | ||||
11/08/2013 | Memorial Hospital Trauma house fire fatalityColorado Springs, CO | Memorial Hospital Trauma Unit | Sandy Miller & Lani |
RMR |
Description: support for trauma staff after a difficult house fire and patients admitted to hospital | ||||
11/08/2013 | EBB | Purdue Univeristy Caring Paws | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
EUS |
Description: fifth annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV). Related how dogs were available when they came home from deployments or in other Vet settings. They could not express enough the value of Comfort dogs. | ||||
11/08/2013 | Washington Navy Yard | HM2 Robert Miller | Ned Polan & BrinkleyAnya and Winnie were called home to a Homeland Security court appearance. |
EUS |
Description: Continued followup for Bldg 111 & 201 | ||||
11/07/2013 | Washington Navy Yard | HM2 Robert Miller | Ned Polan & Brinkley |
EUS |
Description: continuing callout to serve the relocating staff from Building 197 | ||||
10/31/2013 | Washington Navy Yard | Rebecca Tittle | Amy Rideout & EVA |
EUS |
Description: Continued the support of the NAVSEA move in to the Coast Guard Station. | ||||
10/31/2013 | Washington Navy Yard | Rebecca Tittle | Amy Rideout & EVA |
EUS |
Description: Continued the support of the NAVSEA move in to the Coast Guard Station. | ||||
10/28/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | Naval Sea Systems Command | Amy Rideout & Eva |
EUS |
Description: Supported the recovery with teams during the relocation to the new NAVSEA building.10/28 - 11/20 (13 days on site) | ||||
10/23/2013 | Montana State UniversityVoice Center - advocates for students experiencing some type of domestic violence | Alanna Sherstadt Coordinator of the Voice Center at MSU | Lina Karell & Chervil |
RMR |
Description: HOPE was asked to attend a meeting of student advocates who have had a particularly difficult work in their volunteer and personal lives | ||||
10/15/2013 | Montana State UniversityVoice Center support of students experiencing domestic violence | Alanna Sherstadt, Coordinator of MSU Voice Center | Linda Karell & Chervil |
RMR |
Description: Coordinator of Voice Center asked for a HOPE Team to visit with a student who was thinking of leaving school following a personal tragedy | ||||
10/10/2013 | Orange County Fire Service Memorial | Orange County Fire Authority | LaWana Heald & AniseKatherine Jarrett & Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Support for Fire Fighters of Orange County, CA at a annual Memorial Service to honor Fire Fighters that have Fallen in the year 2012. | ||||
10/04/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | SPRINT | TL: Marcia BressonMelissa McMunn & Rugby |
EUS |
Description: final day at the Washington Navy Yard . Employee Assistance (EAP) was closing their crisis response center on this day. we had to visit EAP, where staff insisted they wanted to say goodbye to the dogs !!! I again reminded them that we have a number of local HOPE teams and we could easily be available for short term requests, | ||||
10/02/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | SPRINT | Jerry Constantine, TLAmy Rideout, Nick Meier, Julia Meier, Kathy Constantine, Barbara Geno |
EUS |
Description: response to the shooting that occurred on September 16th at the Navy Yard. continued call out requested. | ||||
09/30/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | SPRINT | Jerry Constantino, TLKathy Constantino & Tess |
EUS |
Description: Naval Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) requested two of our teams be present at the Commander's Meeting conducted by Vice Admiral William French that morning. HOPE teams were also requested to be present at counseling small group meetings throughout the day. | ||||
09/28/2013 | Colorado Flooding support | American Red Cross | Jennifer VonLintel & Copper |
RMR |
Description: HOPE dogs were asked to support ARC volunteers and staff in Loveland, CO | ||||
09/27/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | Navel District Washington | TL: Brian Flynn |
EUS |
Description: response to the shooting that occurred on September 16th at the Navy Yard. continued call out requested. people knew the dogs by name and people seemed very familiar, comfortable and happy with the people in the “green shirts”. | ||||
09/27/2013 | Local Teen Drowns/Viewing | CISM | Gail Thompson & Tani |
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Description: local 17 yr old boy drowned while on a fishing trip. Team went to the viewing to offer our condolences to the family. It was a big family and many knelt down to pet and kiss Tani. | ||||
09/26/2013 | Colorado Flooding supportARC Disaster Hdqtrs | American Red Cross | Karen Klein, TL |
RMR |
Description: HOPE dogs were asked to serve the ARC volunteers and staff at the state hdqrts in Denver, CO | ||||
09/25/2013 | Novartis Workplace Stress | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | Christine Palmer & Koda |
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Description: the afternoon visiting with employees from Novartis one-on-one and in small groups as they wondered outside to see Koda | ||||
09/24/2013 | Colorado Flooding supportBoulder, CO Disaster Assistance Meeting | Disaster Emergency Services | Karen Klein, TL |
RMR |
Description: Boulder Emergency Disaster Services provided an informational meeting to local citizens in that area. Hope dogs were asked to come for support. | ||||
09/20/2013 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | Office of Security Programs and Continuity Planning | HAR/tl Janice Jensen ? Anya Whitney |
EUS |
Description: response to the shooting that occurred on September 16th at the Navy Yard we were asked to attend a group counseling session, when over, we went back to the building where people were picking up their belongings and stayed there until the end of the day. | ||||
09/18/2013 | Colorado Flooding support Greeley Public Schools | Counselor at Greeley High School | Karen Klein, TLTina Jones & Hondo |
RMR |
Description: Comfort and support to students and staff at a local high school following the flooding in Colorado | ||||
08/28/2013 | Harrison School | Harrison School and Gallatin - Madison Co-op | Harry Schlitz, Team LeaderTanya Vaught & Ginnie |
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Description: Support of students and staff following death of parent in the community | ||||
08/26/2013 | Santa Monica College , CA shootings follow up | Santa Monica College, | Constance Howell & CigfaKatherine Jarrett & Teddy |
PSW |
Description: Circulate the campus and provide support and comfort to students, staff and faculty returning to campus after summer, for many the first time they returned after the tragedy. | ||||
08/24/2013 | Spina Bifida Outing | Spinda Bifida foundation | Gayle Sprinkle & CharlieDe Stanton & Brie |
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Description: appx 60 attended the Annual picnic for children and adults with spina bifida and their families. met with all the families and visited, some of the children walked the dogs.Very well received, several sponsors and parents were very interested in Comfort dogs in crisis situations. | ||||
08/01/2013 | Operation Purple | Camp Pioneer | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & MaggieDiana Morse & Chloe |
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Description: 40 children who have a parent deployed. Presentation and after the children had a chance to spend time with each of the dogs and collect their trading cards | ||||
07/24/2013 | Grief Camp | Highmark Caring Place | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie20130801,Operation Purple,40 children who have a parent deployed. Presentation and after the children had a chance to spend time with each of the dogs and collect their trading cards,Camp Pioneer,Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie |
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Description: 35 children attending a grief camp following death of parent, sibling or guardian. Created fun "dog-stacle" course to do with the kids (in 3 groups: young, pre-teen and teens) and visited afterwards in small groups | ||||
07/24/2013 | Grief Camp | Highmark Caring Place | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & MaggieDiane Mann & Maji |
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Description: 35 children attending a grief camp following death of parent, sibling or guardian. Created fun "dog-stacle" course to do with the kids (in 3 groups: young, pre-teen and teens) and visited afterwards in small groups | ||||
07/20/2013 | Memorial Service & Reception for McKee/Caldwell of Granite Hotshot Fallen Firemen | Harbor Lawn Mortuary, and Family Liaison | LaWana Heald & AniseSusan Hattabaugh & Faith |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to friends and family of 2 of the 19 fallen Hotshot Firemen at the local memorial service Newport Beach, CA | ||||
07/09/2013 | Arizona Firefighters and Communities | Jeanette Woods & CallieHarry Schlitz Team Leader |
PSW | |
Description: Support of those impacted by the Yarnell, AZ fire | ||||
07/08/2013 | Redwood City, CA Apartment Fire | Red Cross of San Francisco, CA | Jeannie Eagan & AnniePam Kitani & Hope |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort & support to displaced residents of the fire that killed 1, injured 17 and put 52 in the Red Cross shelter having lost everything | ||||
07/08/2013 | Yarnell/Prescott, AZ Wildfire and 19 Fallen Hotshots | Arizona Division of Emergency Management | PSWJeanette Wood & Callie |
PSW |
Description: Complex nationwide Callout to comfort & Support the town of Prescott that lost 19 Firefighters and the Town of Yarnell where 129 Homes were destroyed and many more evacuated. | ||||
07/04/2013 | Westfield Rocks the 4th | Westfield Fire dept/EMS | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
EUS |
Description: part of the EMS 1st Aid tent at the Westfield 4th of July celebration. We were teamed with 2 EMS men and stationed at their tent, plus roamed around to check on the people and direct them to the tent if needed. | ||||
07/02/2013 | Operation Purple | Janice Jenson | Gayle Sprinkle & CharliePP team: Vicki & Andy |
EUS |
Description: Annual camp with campers ages 7-17. Appx 200+ for children of military personal. Very well received. | ||||
06/17/2013 | Camp Mendocino, CA for Children of Military Families | Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco | Mary Nobbe & MasonPam Kitani & Hope |
PSW |
Description: Attended Summer Camp for the children of military families who are deployed | ||||
06/14/2013 | Black Forest Fire - Day 2 | Pikes Peak American Red Cross | Sandy Miller & Lani |
RMR |
Description: Visit with American Red Cross shelter evacuees and staff | ||||
06/14/2013 | Black Forest Fire - Day 2 | Pikes Peak American Red Cross | Sandy Miller & Lani |
RMR |
Description: Visit with American Red Cross shelter evacuees and staff | ||||
06/14/2013 | Grief Camp | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie (t/l) Mel Dunbar & GusSue Francis & Silin Kathleen Kremer & Sadie Lori Gurley & Baloo Roxanne Johnson & Silky | EUS | |
Description: grief camp for children who lost parents or siblings. Each camper has a 1:1 buddy assigned to them throughout the camp. We assisted during various remembrance ceremonies and other grief facilitating activities. | ||||
06/13/2013 | Black Forest Fire | El Paso CountyDept of Human Services | Sandy Miller & Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support for Black Forest Fire residents evacuated | ||||
06/13/2013 | Black Forest Fire | El Paso CountyDept of Human Services | Sandy Miller & Lani |
RMR |
Description: Support for Black Forest Fire residents evacuated | ||||
06/11/2013 | Santa Monica College, CA Mass Shooting | Santa Monica College | Constance Howell & CigfaLaWana Heald & Anise |
PSW |
Description: Walked and Circulated the campus to Comfort & Support students, staff and faculty following the mass shooting on campus that killed three | ||||
06/10/2013 | Santa Monica College, CA Mass Shooting Vigil and March | Santa Monica College, | LaWana Heald & AniseConstance Howell & Cigfa |
PSW |
Description: Marched with the community and attended the Vigil for the victims of the Mass Shooting that occurred on 6/7/13 that left 3 victims dead | ||||
06/02/2013 | Bozeman Public Schoolsstudent death | Bozeman Public Schools Crisis Response Team | Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Chief Joseph Middle School student and staff support and encouragement | ||||
06/01/2013 | Line of Duty Memorial for20130602,Bozeman Public Schools student death" | Bozeman Public Schools Crisis Response Team | Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Chief Joseph Middle School student and staff support and encouragement | ||||
06/01/2013 | Line of Duty Memorial forVolunteer Firefighter Cody Dragoo | Fire Chief, Billings Fire Dept., Billings, Montana | Harry Schlitz, Team Leader |
RMR |
Description: family and friends support | ||||
05/29/2013 | McKinley Elementary School | Dana Suppa, Principal | Melanie Dunbar & Gus |
EUS |
Description: Teacher's Aid was shot and wounded outside of School.provide comfort and support to the students in grades K-2. interacted with over 260 children in 13 classrooms as well as numerous staff and children from other grades encountered in the hallways | ||||
05/23/2013 | Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) | TAPS | Amy Rideout & Eva, Janice Jensen & Dixie, |
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Description: National Seminar for military families that have lost a service member (23-27 May) | ||||
05/19/2013 | Kokomo Town Meeting-flood | ReadyKokomo/ReadyIndy | Gayle Sprinkle & CharlieDe Stanton & Brie |
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Description: Apprx 200 people came to a town meeting 5 wks post flood. Tentions were high. We were asked to come and help with emotional support and care. | ||||
05/05/2013 | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital patient visit | Chaplain ServicesBozeman Deaconess Hospital | Mary Martin & Ellie |
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Description: patient support and encouragement | ||||
05/01/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program, Moreno Valley High School, Moreno Valley, CA | Moreno Valley High School | LaWana Heald & AniseJan Aven & Muffin |
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Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
04/27/2013 | Indiana Flood-Sandbag Party | Homeland Security &CERT | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: White river has flooded 2nd highest water levels in the measured state history. Several counties declared flood disaster areas. Over 200 people (DOC, CERT & volunteers filled Sandbags. Charlie was at the rest /medical tent to give support and a dig in the sand if needed. | ||||
04/27/2013 | Indiana Flood-Sandbag Party | Homeland Security &CERT | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: White river has flooded 2nd highest water levels in the measured state history. Several counties declared flood disaster areas. Over 200 people (DOC, CERT & volunteers filled Sandbags. Charlie was at the rest /medical tent to give support and a dig in the sand if needed. | ||||
04/18/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program, Great Oaks High School, Temecula, CA | Temecula School District | Kristie Bret Harte & LilyNancy Drake & Columbo, Carol Betzer & Malibu, Paula Sargent & Jada |
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Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
04/17/2013 | Take Back the Night March and Program at University of California at Irvine, CA | UCI Assault Resources and Education Department | Martin Tolone & AniseDeborah Yee Litt & Abby |
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Description: A March and Presentation to create awareness about Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence & to honor survivors. Participants are survivors of sexual assualt and college students marching in their support. It was attended by several hundred UCI students. | ||||
04/17/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program, Murrieta High School, Murrieta, CA | Murrieta Valley School District & "TIP" | Carol Betzer & MalibuPaula Sargent & Jada |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
04/16/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program, Canyon High, Anaheim, CA | Orange Police Department | LaWana Heald & AniseKatherine Jarrett & Teddy |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
04/11/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program Heritage High, Perris, CA | Heritage High School & "TIP" | LaWana Heald & AniseJan Aven & Muffin, |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
04/08/2013 | Memorial Hospital Trauma Unit | ER Staff Memorial Hospital Colorado Springs, CO | Sandy Miller & Lani |
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Description: patient support | ||||
03/28/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program for Tahquitz High, Hemet, CA | Hemet School District, and "TIP" | Kristie Bret Harte & PennyCarol Betzer & Malibu |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
03/21/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program for West Valley High, Hemet, CA | Hemet School District and "TIP" Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. | Kathy Lomiller & PT CruiserPaula Sargen & Jada |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
03/18/2013 | Every 15 Minute Program for Villa Park High School, Villa Park, CA | Orange Police Department | Pam Bertz, TLLaWana Heald & Anise |
PSW |
Description: An educational experience that is designed to impact high school students of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. The crash is Staged, the emotions are real! The Assembly is attended by several hundred junior & senior high school students | ||||
03/06/2013 | Santa Cruz Fallen Police Officers Public Viewing and Memorial Service, San Jose, CA | Owners of the Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home | Kristie Bret-Harte & LilyJeannie Eagan & Annie |
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Description: Public Viewing for hundreds of mourners at the Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home and Thousands attended the Memorial at HP Pavillion the following day. | ||||
02/05/2013 | Memorial Reception for Mark Hummels, Phoenix, AZ | Osborn Maledon Law For, | Jeanette Wood and Callie |
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Description: Local attorney & community leader was shot in a mediation dispure. 3 people died in the incident. | ||||
02/05/2013 | Memorial Reception for Mark Hummels, Phoenix, AZ | Osborn Maledon Law For, | Jeanette Wood and Callie |
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Description: Local attorney & community leader was shot in a mediation dispure. 3 people died in the incident. | ||||
01/13/2013 | Richmond Hills Explosion follow up. INDIANA | Southport Pres. & Ready Indy | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: Indiana HOPE teams were requested to attend the “thank you dinner” for first responders with the Richmond Hills explosion from November of 2012. We were able to meet with several people from before-and comments about the dogs and HOPE being present, i.e. actually giving HOPE. | ||||
01/07/2013 | Sandy Markowski Funeral20130113,Richmond Hills Explosion follow up. INDIANA,Indiana HOPE teams were requested to attend the “thank you dinner” for first responders with the Richmond Hills explosion from November of 2012. We were able to meet with several people from before-and comments about the dogs and HOPE being present | Southport Pres. & Ready Indy | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: i.e. actually giving HOPE." | ||||
01/07/2013 | Sandy Markowski FuneralOHIO | Husband | Christine Spaetzel & Jetta |
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Description: Sandy was a TL with HOPE. Jetta was on her training team. While the minister was giving the eulogy about Sandy's dedication and love for animals Jetta had an all too appropriate, perfect timed sigh. We passed by the casket to say our good-byes and once again, dogs will do there "amazing thing" Jett a layed down and let out a tiny whimper. I know Sandy was looking down from heaven and smiling and telling everyone , I was a part of that group once! | ||||
12/16/2012 | Military Funeral & Memorial | CERT & Family | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: Marine Col. passed away, very influential man in thecommunity - started CERT program in Hamilton county, Marine, IGR etc. Military funeral, full honor guard, mayor and other city officials attending. Approx 60 military dressed and 250 others. Grave side and 21 gun salute on the 17th. | ||||
12/01/2012 | Superstorm Sandy | Salvation Army | Gail Thompson & Tani |
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Description: visiting with people and inviting them to come for refreshments. particularly satisfying to interact with a deaf woman, sure that it was one of the first times she was able to tell her story from her point of view | ||||
11/26/2012 | Superstorm Sandy | Salvation Army | Sue Francis and Kelsea |
EUS |
Description: Each team traveled with canteen trucks and accompanied the Salvation Army staff. Brought comfort to residents and workers | ||||
11/24/2012 | Superstorm Sandy | Salvation Army | Melaine Dunbar & GusAmy Rideout & Eva |
EUS |
Description: accompanied Salvation Army Emotional Care and Support/Canteen Teams to residence of Orley | ||||
11/17/2012 | Superstorm Sandy | Salvation Army | Janet Velenovsky & OscarMarcia Bresson & Gracie |
EUS |
Description: Each team with the SA went to Seaside area brought comfort to residence and volunteers. Visited nearby Hospital and connected with FEMA | ||||
11/13/2012 | Indianapolis Explosion | Neil Cox- Ready Indy | Gayle Sprinkle & CharlieDe Staton and Brie |
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Description: Neighborhood explosion 89 families displaced, 2 fatalities. Assisted in Crisis response for over 400 people. Commended by media for being there. | ||||
08/07/2012 | National Night Out | Brian Dole, Target | Melanie Dunbar & Gus |
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Description: This was a National Night Out event in Erie, PA, part of the nationwide child safety initiative. It involved an animal shelter, the PA State Police, Department of Transportation and other community groups. we had numerous children to interact with and many adults to inform about HOPE. This event resulted in an invitation from the State Troopers to participate in a large Service Recognition event on Saturday as they were impressed by our teams. | ||||
08/06/2012 | Operation Purple Camp Highview WVA | National Military Family Association | Janice Jensen & Dixie |
EUS |
Description: 107 campers assembled at the flagpole, circulated around the dining hall to visit with the campers, circulated with campers throughout the 1st day. 2nd day –joined up with 2 Pet Partner teams. Later joined up with camp peg, a rat, bunny and a tarantula. few of the children began crying when they saw the military equipment. Any crying child was approached by a dog team, giving the child some distraction and the opportunity to hug and cuddle the dog. | ||||
08/02/2012 | Indiana State Fair Memorial. | CEN & CART | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: Last year at the State Fair the stage collapse resulting in deaths and multiple injuries. A plaque was donated and permanently placed on the grounds containing all the names of those who were affected. Dedication involving EMTS, police, Crisis counselors, clergy was had the night before the opening of the fair | ||||
07/31/2012 | Operation Purple Redwood NY | 4-h Camp WabassoRyan Siver | Susan MacDougall & Phoenix |
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Description: 100 campers, 25 staff, one HOPE team. Spent days interacting with the campers and staff, homesick boy, helped during times of thunderstorms. | ||||
07/18/2012 | Highmark Caring Place | Kathleen Frasina | Melanie Dunbar & GusJane Hill, Team Leader |
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Description: 1st yr -summer camp for grieving children, ages 7-13. Interaction with campers. | ||||
07/10/2012 | Operation PurpleAngola, NY | Camp Pioneer Leah Sallach | Melanie Dunbar & Gus |
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Description: presentation for the campers on working dogs and the jobs our canine partners have as therapy dogs and crisis response dogs. Plus inaction with campers and teams. | ||||
06/15/2012 | Camp ErinZelienople, PA | Good Samaritan Hospice Anna Olzewski | Good Samaritan Hospice |
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Description: bereavement camp for adolescents ages 13 to 17. Also Camp Good Sam-Kids 6-12 | ||||
06/04/2012 | Fatal shooting at local apartment complex'Indianapolis, IN | CART and Crisis intervention of Indianapolis | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
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Description: comfort to Residence - grief counseling and address fears | ||||
05/24/2012 | Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) | TAPS | Jerry Constantino (Team Leader), Amy Rideout & Eva, |
EUS |
Description: National Seminar for military Families that have lost a service member (24-27 May) | ||||
05/04/2012 | E15M Temecula Chaparral | School counselors | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Mary Milton & Oz |
PSW |
Description: Support Students | ||||
05/03/2012 | E15M Temecula Chaparral | School counselors | Deborah Yee Litt & Abbie, Kristie Bret Harte & Lily |
PSW |
Description: Support Students at Embassy Suites | ||||
04/27/2012 | E15M Murietta Mesa High | School counselors | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Jan Aven & Muffin |
PSW |
Description: Support Students at High School | ||||
04/26/2012 | E15M Murietta Mesa High | School counselors | Deborah Yee Litt & Zack, Jan Aven & Muffin |
PSW |
Description: Support students at Embassy Suites, Temecula, CA | ||||
04/18/2012 | Take Back the Night | UCI Campus | Jan Aven & Muffin, Pam Bertz & Cinder, Martin Tolone (TL), LaWana Heald & Anise, Noreen Yoshida-Peer (TL) Deborah Yee Litt & Abbie |
PSW |
Description: Candlelight vigil and march to raise awareness about sexual violence and to honor survivors of such violence | ||||
04/02/2012 | Every 15 Minutes-Calabasas High | Calabasas School district | Stacy Wolf & Angel, Kristin Bret Harte & Lily |
PSW |
Description: Comfort distraught student during simulated deadly crash | ||||
03/12/2012 | ToranadoHenryville & Marysville, IN | Salvaton Army | Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie |
EUS |
Description: F4 Toranado with 13 fataliest, multiple towns destroyed (12-14 March) | ||||
03/09/2012 | ToranadoHenryville, IN | Salvation Army | Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie |
EUS |
Description: F4 Toranado with 13 fataliest, multiple towns destroyed (9-12 March) | ||||
03/03/2012 | BGSU Sorority Deaths/Toledo OH | University | Christine Spaetzel & Jetta |
EUS |
Description: Provide comfort to soroity, family and friends due to 3 fatal injurys 2 critical from auto accident | ||||
02/10/2012 | Kelly Elementary, Carlsbad, CA | School Principal | Jan Aven & Muffin, Pam Bertz & Cinder, Kathy Lowmiller & Cruiser, Martin Tolone & Anise, Noreen Yoshida Peer (TL) |
PSW |
Description: Bring comfort to students prior to the beginning of shooter's trial | ||||
02/03/2012 | Death of parent, Amsterdam Elementary SchoolAmsterdam, MT | School counselor | Val Bickwermert and Zamba |
RMR |
Description: Parents involved in a car accident and the Mother was killed. Teams were at the school for the children’s returning to school. | ||||
02/02/2012 | Death of parent, Amsterdam Elementary SchoolAmsterdam, MT | School counselor | Nancy Dodd and Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Parents involved in a car accident and the Mother was killed. Teams were at the school for the children’s returning to school. | ||||
02/01/2012 | Death of parent, Amsterdam Elementary SchoolAmsterdam, MT | School counselor | Roberta Ennis and Sienna |
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Description: Parents involved in a car accident and the Mother was killed. Teams were at the school for the children’s returning to school. | ||||
01/31/2012 | Death of parent, Amsterdam Elementary SchoolAmsterdam, MT | School counselor | Suzy Saltiel TL and Sloane, Nancy Dodd and Sasha, Roberta Ennis and Sienna, and Val Bickwermert and |
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Description: Parents involved in a car accident and the Mother was killed. Teams were at the school for the children’s returning to school. | ||||
01/26/2012 | Death of parent, Amsterdam Elementary SchoolAmsterdam, MT | School counselor | Mary Martin AC and Ellie, Nancy Dodd and Sasha |
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Description: Parents involved in a car accident and the Mother was killed. | ||||
12/23/2011 | Funeral of Fallen Officer | Gillece Service | Robin Gaydos-Behanna & Star |
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Description: Emotional support with police officers | ||||
12/07/2011 | Three Forks, MT | Mary Martin & Ellie, Roberta Ennis & Sienna, Meghan Duenke and Katie |
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Description: Funeral for fallen Highway Patrol Officer | ||||
10/14/2011 | Seal Beach, CA | Lois Abrams & Romeo & Duke (Alternating), Pam Bertz & Cinder |
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Description: Seal Beach Meritage Shooting Memorial | ||||
10/13/2011 | Seal Beach, CA | Dennis Cajili & Riley, LaWana Heald & Anise, Martin Tolone, Robert Newman & Logan, Deborah Yee Litt & Abbie |
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Description: Seal Beach Meritage Shooting Memorial Vigil - Beauty Salon in Seal Beach where a shooting took place on Oct. 12th, claiming 8 lives. | ||||
09/25/2011 | Death of Local Firefighter | CISM | Rebecca Diamondstone & SummerChris Bunce and Beamer |
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Description: Lancaster County CISM team requesting our presence at a local firehouse for a diffusing after a firefighter/fire officer died that morning at a drill. The drill involved multiple fire stations and emergency members | ||||
09/11/2011 | 9/11 Memorial Anniversary | Billings, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL). Sue DeWitt & Ellie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie |
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09/11/2011 | Crystal City, VA | Pentagon Families, NAACR | Jensen, Trevino, Metz |
EUS |
Description: 9/11 10-year anniversary | ||||
09/11/2011 | So. California | Claudine Singer & Gracie, Kristine Coyle & Haven, Constance Howell & Cigfa, Susan Harris & Izzy |
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Description: 9/11/11 Memorial Services | ||||
09/11/2011 | NYC | Pentagon Families, NAACR | Flynn, Boyle, Spaetzel, Jordan, Diamondstone |
EUS |
Description: 9/11 10-year anniversary | ||||
09/10/2011 | NYC | Pentagon Families, NAACR | Flynn, Boyle, Spaetzel, Rideout, O’Donnell |
EUS |
Description: 9/11 10-year anniversary | ||||
09/10/2011 | Crystal City, VA | Pentagon Families, NAACR | Jensen, Massie, McMunn |
EUS |
Description: 9/11 10-year anniversary | ||||
09/10/2011 | Vermont | MacDougall |
EUS | |
Description: Flooding – FEMA disaster recovery center | ||||
08/25/2011 | Northeast, MD | Jensen, Massie |
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Description: Operation Purple | ||||
08/14/2011 | Harrisonburg, VA | Rideout, Jensen |
EUS | |
Description: Operation Purple | ||||
08/12/2011 | San Diego, CA | Mary Milton & Oz |
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Description: Memorial Service for Jeremy Henwood, fallen San Diego Police Officer | ||||
08/03/2011 | Montana Women's Prison Family Day | Billings, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL), Sue DeWitt & Ellie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie, Becky Johnston (TL) |
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08/03/2011 | Operation Second Chance ARC | Red Lodge, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL), Sue DeWitt & Ellie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie, Lyn Findley & Sunnie |
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07/29/2011 | Celebration of Life Memorial | Bozeman, MT | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie, Val Bickermert & Zamba, Suzy Saltiel & Sloane, Nancy Dodd, Lyn Findley & Sunnie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie |
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07/27/2011 | Operation Second Chance ARC SAF | Red Lodge, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL), Sue DeWitt & Ellie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie |
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07/18/2011 | Villanova, PA | Boyle, Flynn, Thompson |
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Description: Operation Purple | ||||
07/14/2011 | Angola, NY | Dunbar, Eaton-Stull, Kremer, Morse, D. Mann, M. Mann |
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Description: Military Camp | ||||
07/11/2011 | Akron, OH | Dunbar, Eaton-Stull, Francis, Hill, Morse, T. Johnson, R. Johnson, Kremer, Spaetzel |
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Description: Camp Quality (cancer) | ||||
07/10/2011 | Return of 67th Signal Company Montana Army National Guard | Montana Army National Guard | Carla Prinkki (AC), Harry Schlitz (TL), Lyn Findley (AC) & Sunnie |
RMR |
Description: Logan International AirportBillings, MT | ||||
07/06/2011 | Princeton, IN | Stanton, Sprinkle |
EUS | |
Description: Operation Purple | ||||
06/29/2011 | San Francisco, CA | Mary Nobbe & Mason, Pam Kitani & Hope |
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Description: Operation Purple, Camp Mendocino | ||||
06/20/2011 | Angelus Oaks, CA | Jeanette Wood & Callie |
PSW | |
Description: Operation Purple | ||||
06/18/2011 | Fort Bragg, CA | Pam Kitani & Hope, Kirstin Kline & Carlo, Mary Nobbe & Mason |
PSW | |
Description: Operation Purple | ||||
06/16/2011 | Pittsburgh, PA | Dunbar, Eaton-Stull, Francis, Morse |
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Description: Bereavement Camp | ||||
06/16/2011 | Emergency Operation Headquarters-ARC | Bozeman, MT | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
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06/12/2011 | Emergency Operation Headquarters-ARC | Bozeman, MT | Val Bickerwert & Zamba |
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06/12/2011 | American Red Cross Shelter | Crow Agency, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL), Tanya Vaught & Ginnie |
RMR |
Description: Floods6/12-6/14/2014 | ||||
06/11/2011 | Return of 67th NSC National Guard Unit | Harry Schlitz (TL), Carla Prinkki (AC), Lyn Findley (AC) & Sunnie |
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Description: Logan International Airport, Billings, MT | ||||
06/10/2011 | Emergency Operation Headquarters ARC | Bozeman, MT | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
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06/05/2011 | American Red Cross Shelter | Crow Agency, MT | Harry Schlitz (TL), Lyn Findley (AC) & Sunnie, Sue DeWitt & Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Floods | ||||
06/01/2011 | Emergency Operations Headquarters-ARC | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
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Description: Bozeman, MT | ||||
06/01/2011 | Rocky Mountain Hospice | Rocky Mountain Hospice | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Hospice | ||||
05/29/2011 | Emergency Operation Headquarters-ARC | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
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Description: Bozeman, MT | ||||
05/28/2011 | Emergency Operation Headquarters ARC | Mary Martin (AC) & Ellie |
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Description: Bozeman, MT | ||||
05/27/2011 | Washington DC | Rideout, Massie, Jensen, SER assisted |
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Description: Military Grief Camp (military families) | ||||
05/20/2011 | Buffalo, NY | Morse |
EUS | |
Description: Breast Cancer Survivors | ||||
05/12/2011 | Taste of Alpharetta – Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta CERT | Bill Hatherley & Tikva and Christine McNamara and Mason |
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Description: Alpharetta CERT’s were asked to provide medical support and assistance during this large community event. | ||||
05/10/2011 | Dade County Elementary School – Trenton, Georgia | Dade County Elementary School | Christine McNamara, HAR, Cindy Becker & Georgia & Uli, Team Leader; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Rose Krull & Daisy; Kristi Lovelace & Ivan; Myla Mitchell & Eli; Diane Orado & Jewell; Howard Shore & Kisses |
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Description: Provided support to students at this school after it was hit by the tornado during the school day | ||||
05/10/2011 | Dade County DRC – Trenton, Georgia | FEMA Disaster Recovery Center | Christine McNamara, HAR, Cindy Becker & Georgia & Uli, Team Leader; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Rose Krull & Daisy; Kristi Lovelace & Ivan; Myla Mitchell & Eli; Diane Orado & Jewell; Howard Shore & Kisses |
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Description: Provided support to people affected by the North Georgia tornadoes | ||||
05/02/2011 | Joliet Senior High School | Joliet Senior High School | Harry Schlitz (TL), Lyn Findley (AC) & Sunnie, Sue DeWitt & Ellie, Tanya Vaught & Ginnie |
RMR |
Description: Student death | ||||
04/30/2011 | North Carolina Tornado – Wake County, NC | North Carolina State University Shelter | Cindy Becker & Georgia, HAR and Liaison; Jerry Constantino, TL; Kathy Constantino & Tess; Amy Rideout & Eva |
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Description: Provided support to people affected by the North Carolina tornadoes at a shelter | ||||
04/29/2011 | Billings Senior High School | Billings, MT | Lyn Findley (AC) & Sunnie, Sue DeWitt and Ellie, Harry Schlitz (TL) |
RMR |
Description: Student death | ||||
04/19/2011 | Alabama Tornado – Geiger, Alabama | American Red Cross | Lannie Newman & Casey Team Leader; Leah LaGrone & Blue; Claire Peel & Moses; Becky Vance & Josey |
SER |
Description: Provided support to people affected by tornadoes at a Red Cross Service Center | ||||
04/12/2011 | Virginia | EPA | Jensen |
EUS |
Description: Radiation Leaks | ||||
03/29/2011 | Canyon High School | Jan Aven & Muffin, Kathleen Lowmiller & Cruiser |
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Description: E15M Canyon High School | ||||
03/29/2011 | Vista Murrieta High School | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Kathleen Lowmiller & Cruiser, Susan Harris & Izzy, Liz Martin, Mary Milton & Oz |
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Description: E15M Vista Murrieta High | ||||
03/28/2011 | Vista Murrieta High School | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Kathleen Lowmiller & Cruiser |
PSW | |
Description: E15M Vista Murrieta High | ||||
03/25/2011 | Temecula Valley High School | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Sue Daulton & Scrappie, Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi, Susan Harris & Izzy, LaWana Heald & Anise |
PSW | |
Description: E15M Temecula Valley High School | ||||
03/24/2011 | Temecula Valley High School | Kristin Bret Harte & Lily, Deberah Yee Litt & Abbie |
PSW | |
Description: E15M Temecula Valley High School | ||||
03/24/2011 | Fountain Valley | Pam Bertz & Cinder, Jan Aven & Muffin |
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Description: E15M Los Amigos High | ||||
03/24/2011 | Funeral – Atlanta, GA | Susie Aga, TL; Eleanor Hager; Aliza Levenson; Myla Mitchell; Howard Shore & Kisses; Neil Smith, TL; Shelly Weininger & Buddy |
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Description: Provided support for family and friends at funeral | ||||
03/23/2011 | North Carolina | CISM | Cindy Becker & Uli; Stephanie Burnett & Sadie; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Deborah Hatherley, TL |
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Description: CISM Crisis Management Briefing at Dept. of Social Services, North Carolina | ||||
03/02/2011 | Apartment Fire follow up ARC | Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
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03/01/2011 | Apartment Fire ARC | Bozeman, MT | Nancy Dodd & Sasha, Roberta Ennis & Sienna |
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02/08/2011 | Placerville, CA | Pam Kitani & Hope, Mary Nobbe & Mason |
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Description: Memorial Service for shooting victim Sam LaCara, principal of Lousiana Schnell Elem. | ||||
01/28/2011 | Vail Ranch Middle School | Jan Aven & Muffin, Kristin Bret Harte & Lily |
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Description: Support friends and classmates who were sharing their emotions and fears, to school grief counselors, about Nathan Powell, a 12 year old who died in his sleep. | ||||
01/28/2011 | Pauba Elementary School | LaWana Heald & Anise, Kathleen Lowmiller & Cruiser, Mary Milton & Oz, Martin Tolone & Anise |
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Description: Support friends and classmates following the death of a 9 year old child in a drunk driving accident. | ||||
01/27/2011 | Pauba Elementary School | Susan Harris & Denali, Claudine Singer & Gracie |
PSW | |
Description: Support friends and classmates following the death of a 9 year old child in a drunk driving accident. | ||||
01/27/2011 | Vail Ranch Middle School | Susan Harris & Denali, Claudine Singer & Gracie |
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Description: Support friends and classmates who were sharing their emotions and fears, to school grief counselors, about Nathan Powell, a 12 year old who died in his sleep. | ||||
01/25/2011 | Vail Ranch Middle School | Jan Aven & Muffin, Martin Tolone & Anise |
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Description: Support friends and classmates who were sharing their emotions and fears, to school grief counselors, about Nathan Powell, a 12 year old who died in his sleep. | ||||
01/19/2011 | Lancaster, PA | Bunce, Diamondstone |
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Description: Student Deaths | ||||
01/13/2011 | Arizona | Jeanette Wood & Callie |
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Description: Memorial Service for Arizona shooting victim, 9 year old Christina Taylor Green | ||||
12/06/2010 | Kelly Elementary School, Carlsbad | Lois Abrams & Duke, Fred Arnow & Maverick, Jan Aven & Muffin, Pam Bertz & Cinder, Kristie Bret Harte & Lily, Kristine Coyle & Haven, Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi, Susan Harris,& Denali/Izzy, Constance Howell & Cigfa, Pam Kitani & Hope, Mary Nobbe & Mason, Claudine Singer & Gracie, Martin Tolone & Anise |
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Description: Deposition of children following the school shooting | ||||
12/01/2010 | Gwinnett County Tornado – Buford, GA | American Red Cross | Shelly Weininger & Buddy; Christine McNamara & Mason; Bill Hatherley & Tikva; Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: ARC invited us to assist with emotional support in a neighborhood where 56 homes were damaged by a tornado. | ||||
11/03/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Aliza Levenson & Tigger; Deborah Hatherley, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
10/13/2010 | Kelly Elementary School, Carlsbad | Fred Arnow & Maverick, Jan Aven & Muffin, Pam Bertz & Cinder, Deborah Yee Litt w/Zack/Abbie, Kristin Bret Harte & |
PSW | |
Description: Re-introduce the children to their playground following a school shooting, where 2 young girls were shot. | ||||
10/07/2010 | Mid Atlantic Christian Universit – Elizabeth City, NC | Mid Atlantic Christian University | Cindy Becker, HAR & Liaison; Neil Smith, TL; Myla Mitchell & Eli; Lannie Newman & Casey; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Teams were deployed by the Counseling Dept to the campus of Mid Atlantic Christian University following the shooting of a student. Teams provided comfort and support to students, staff, and families. | ||||
10/06/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Rose Krull & Daisy; Neil Smith, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
09/15/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Aliza Levenson & Tigger; Christine McNamara & Mason |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
09/01/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Leah LaGrone & Blue; Rose Krull, TL and Deborah Hatherley, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
08/04/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Kristi Lovelace & Ivan; Shelly Weininger & Buddy; Deborah Hatherley, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
07/23/2010 | Diane Valentine Memorial Service | Lois Abrams & Duke, Lisa Fry & Gisele, Susan Harris & Denali, Taryn Hefler & Darby, Constance Howell & Cigfa, Pam Kitani & Hope, Kathleen Lowmiler & Cruiser, Elizabeth Martin & Romeo, Mary Milton Oz, Mary Nobbe & Mason, Shirley Pool & Missy, Roxanna |
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Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support wile working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
07/21/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Bill Hatherley & Tikva; Deborah Hatherley and Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support wile working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
07/11/2010 | Santa Barbara | National Military Family Association |
Roxanna Sanchez |
PSW |
Description: Operation Purple Camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers |
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07/07/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Cindy Becker & Uli and Deborah Hatherley, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
06/20/2010 | Fort Bragg | National Military Family Association |
Mary Nobbe & Mason |
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Description: Operation Purple Camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers |
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06/16/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Aliza Levenson & Tigger and Eleanor Hager, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
06/10/2010 | Operation Purple Camp NC | National Military Family Association | Aliza Levenson & Tigger, TL; Cindy Becker & Uli; Heather Jenkins Brazzell & Persephone Stephanie Burnette & Sadie |
SER |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers |
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06/02/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Howard Shore & Kisses and Aliza Levinson,TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
05/19/2010 | Patriot High School | Pam Bertz & Cinder, Taryn Hefler & Darby, Shirley Poole & Missy, Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina |
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Description: Every 15 Minutes program | ||||
05/13/2010 | Taste of Alpharetta - Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta CERT | Bill Hatherley & Tikva andChristine McNamara & Mason |
SER |
Description: Alpharetta CERT’s were asked to provide medical support and assistance during this large community event. | ||||
05/05/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Howard Shore & Kisses and Neil Smith, TL |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. |
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04/30/2010 | Family Grief Support Group | Pam Bertz & Ginger |
PSW | |
Description: | ||||
04/25/2010 | Camp Pendleton | Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi, Susan Harris & Denali, Mary Milton & Oz |
PSW | |
Description: Ease of tension among military families. | ||||
04/07/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal Center - SHARE Program | Bill Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Visited several clients in this program and provided emotional support while working with the Recreational Therapist. | ||||
04/01/2010 | Fountain Valley High School | Pam Bertz & Cinder, Elizabeth Martin, Noreen Yoshida Peer & Gina |
PSW | |
Description: Every 15 Minutes program | ||||
03/27/2010 | Amber DuBois Memorial Service | Dennis Cajili & Riley, Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi, Susan Harris & Denali, Mary Milton & Oz |
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Description: 14 year old teen disappeared in Feb. 2009, remains were found a year later. Teams attended an outdoor memorial service. | ||||
03/25/2010 | Murietta High School | Pam Bertz & Cinder, Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina |
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Description: Every 15 Minutes program | ||||
03/22/2010 | Calabasas High School | Lisa Fry & Gisele, Claudine Singer & Clifford |
PSW | |
Description: Every 15 Minutes program | ||||
03/13/2010 | Chelsea King Memorial Service | Susan Harris & Denali, Mary Milton & Oz |
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Description: The teenager disappeared during a jog on the afternoon of Feb. 25 | ||||
03/09/2010 | Shepherd Spinal Center – SHARE Program, Atlanta, GA | Shepherd Spinal CenterSHARE Program | Bill Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Presentation about HOPE AACR and discussed the special needs of their program and how HOPE AACR could help wounded soldiers in their program. | ||||
02/28/2010 | Camp Pendleton | Lois Abrams & Duke, Pam Bertz & Cinder, Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi, Susan Harris & Denali, Constance Howell & Cigfa, Elizabeth Martin & Romeo, Robert Newman & Logan, Noreen |
PSW | |
Description: Ease of tension among military families. | ||||
12/20/2009 | Camp Pendleton Food Distribution; Oceanside, CA | Jewish Family Services | Susan Harris & Denali (TL); Pam Bertz & Cinder; Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina; Pat DiUbaldi & Lexi; Constance Howell & Cigfa; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Barbara Hoelzle & Denmark; Lois Abrams & Duke; Liz Martin & Romeo; Mary Milton & Oz; Catherine Congleton & Bacchus; Stacy Wolf & Angel; Claudine Singer & Gracie; Diane Sopher & Shadow |
PSW |
Description: Provided support for Jewish Family Services food distribution at Camp Pendleton. | ||||
11/23/2009 | Camp Pendleton Food Distribution - Oceanside, CA | Jewish Family Services | Susan Harris & Denali (TL); Pam Bertz & Cinder; Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina; Pat DiUbaldi & Lexi; Constance Howell & Cigfa; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Barbara Hoelzle & Denmark; Dave Valantine & Bonnie |
PSW |
Description: Provided support for Jewish Family Services food distribution at Camp Pendleton. | ||||
09/25/2009 | Atlanta Floods - Georgia | American Red Cross | Deborah Hatherley (TL); Howard Shore & Kisses; Gigi Graves & Tasha; Shelly Weininger & Buddy |
SER |
Description: Provided support for Atlanta flood evacuees. | ||||
09/23/2009 | Atlanta Floods - Georgia | American Red Cross | Neal Smith (Team Leader); Debbie Hatherley & Brinkley; Eleanor Hager & Maya; Christine McNamara & Mason |
SER |
Description: Provided support for Atlanta flood evacuees. | ||||
09/21/2009 | 3rd Brigade 104th Army Division Change of Command Family Day | 104th Army Div | Amy Rideout & Janie (This was the last callout for Janie) |
EUS |
Description: Provided support to military families. |
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09/12/2009 | Firefighter Memorial - Dodger Stadium, CA | LA County Fire | Georgia Whitlock (TL); Liz Martin (TL); Pam Bertz & Cinder; Patty DiUbaldi & Lexi; Susan Harris & Denali; Barbara Hoelzle & Denmark; Pam Kitani & Hope; Mary Nobbe & Mason; Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina; Diane Sopher & Shadow; Diane Valantine & Bonnie; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Attended the LA County Firefighter Memorial Service in response to the death of two fire fighters involved with the Station Fire | ||||
09/05/2009 | Station Fire Base Camp - Hansen Dam, CA | Cal Fire - LA County Fire | Diane Valantine & Bonnie (TL); Mary Nobbe & Mason; Pam Kitani & Hope; Stacy Wolf & Angel; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided support at the Station Fire Base Camp located at Hansen Dam | ||||
09/04/2009 | Station Fire Base Camp - Hansen Dam, CA | Cal Fire - LA County Fire | Diane Valantine & Bonnie (TL); Dennis Cajili & Riley; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Constance Howell & Cigfa; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided support at the Station Fire Base Camp located at Hansen Dam | ||||
08/30/2009 | Camp Pendleton Food Distribution - Oceanside, CA | Jewish Family Services | Susan Harris & Denali (TL); Pam Bertz & Cinder; Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina; Pat DiUbaldi & Lexi; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Constance Howell & Cigfa |
PSW |
Description: Provided support for Jewish Family Services food distribution at Camp Pendleton. | ||||
07/25/2009 | Military Family Response - Erie, PA | Family Response Group of the 56 SBCT - Pennsylvania Army National Guard | Melanie Dunbar & Gus; Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie |
EUS |
Description: Provided information about HOPE crisis response to the Pennsylvania National Guard | ||||
05/08/2009 | Student Injury - Bozeman, MT | Bozeman Crisis Response Team | Mary Martin & Ellie; Val Bickwermert – Team Leader; Nancy Dodd & Sasha; Cherry Eustace & Buoy; Roberta Ennis & Sienna; Lori Jacobs & Sadie |
RMR |
Description: Responded to a school following a serious injury to a student. | ||||
05/08/2009 | Death of student - Bozeman, MT | Bozeman High School | Mary Martin, TL; Val Bickwermert, TL; Nancy Dodd & Sasha; Cherry Eustace & Buoy; Roberta Ennis & Sienna; Lori Jacobs & Sadie |
RMR |
Description: Provided comfort to school children and staff after the death of a student. | ||||
04/08/2009 | Death of student - Billings, MT | Francis Upper School | Lynn Findley & Sunni; Sue DeWitt & Ellie; Tanya Vaught, TL |
RMR |
Description: Provided comfort to school children and staff after the death of a student. | ||||
04/01/2009 | Soldier’s Chapel - Big Sky, MT | Chaplain | Nancy Dodd & Sasha; Mary Martin & Ellie |
RMR |
Description: Provided comort for family and friends at the chapel for the plane crash victims. | ||||
03/26/2009 | Memorial Service - Butte, MT | Chaplain | Vicky Whitney & Major; Val Bickwermert & Zamba; Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Provided comfort for family and friends at the memorial service for the plane crash victims. | ||||
03/22/2009 | Butte Airplane Disaster - Butte, MT | Red Cross | Lori Jacobs & Max; Roberta Ennis & Sienna; Vicky Whitney & Major; Mary Martin & Ellie |
RMR |
Description: | ||||
03/16/2009 | Student Death - Virginia | School Affected | Shannon Bowman & Bravo |
EUS |
Description: Response to a school following the death of a student. | ||||
03/05/2009 | Downtown Expolosion - Bozeman, MT | Red Cross | Mary Martin & Ellie; Nancy Barber & Bill; Roberta Ennis & Sienna; Cherry Eustace & Buoy; Lori Jacobs & Sadie; Vicky Whitney & Major; Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: | ||||
03/01/2009 | Memorial Services - CO(no date entered) | Family | Terri Hicks & Tally |
RMR |
Description: | ||||
02/26/2009 | Memorial Service - Spokane, WA | Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy | Karen Klein & Jazz; Karen Thompson & Willa; Karen Hathaway & Rocky |
RMR |
Description: Attended a memorial service for a coach at the college | ||||
02/23/2009 | Follow up - Spokane, WA | Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy | Karen Thompson & Willa; Lori Bryant & Zena; Debbie Wing & Emma; Karen Hathaway & Rocky |
PNW |
Description: Follow up with students and staff of the coach who died accidentally. | ||||
02/22/2009 | Accidental Death - Spokane, WA | Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy | Karen Thompson & Willa; Lori Bryant & Zena; Debbie Wing & Emma; Karen Hathaway & Rocky |
PNW |
Description: Response following the accidental death of a beloved college coach. | ||||
01/13/2009 | Staff Member Death - Lancaster, PA | Lancaster County CISM | Christine Bunce & Beamer |
EUS |
Description: 911 Call Center response following the death of a staff member. | ||||
01/01/2009 | Family Death - Bozeman, MT | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital | Mary Martin & Ellie |
RMR |
Description: | ||||
12/23/2008 | Operation Homefront Christmas Day - Georgia | Operation Homefront | Aliza Levenson & Tigger; Shelly Weininger & Buddy; Myla Mitchell & Eli; Sherri Foster & Zoey; Howard Shore & Kisses; Bill Hatherley & Tikva; Debbie Hatherley & Brinkley; Suzie Aga – Team Leader; Neil Smith – Team Leader |
SER |
Description: 300 soldiers just arrived from Iraq and can’t be with family for the holiday. Operation and Homefront and Hooters and HOPE AACR coordinated to provide comfort and support and help celebrate the holiday. | ||||
12/07/2008 | Ft. Belvoir, MD | Ft. Belvoir | Laurie Brandt & Kota; Christine Bunce & Beamer; Sherri Foster & Zoey; Alice Cranz & Willow |
EUS |
Description: Attended family day to support families of active duty personnel. | ||||
11/17/2008 | Sayre Fire Base Camp - Hansen Dam, CA | LA County Fire | Constance Howell & Cigfa; Lisa Frey & Giselle; Karen Krum & Ester; Roxanna & Tuk |
PSW |
Description: Provided encouragement and thanks to firefighters for there work fighting the wildfires. | ||||
11/16/2008 | Sayre Fire Base Camp | Cal Fire | Lisa Fry & Gizelle; Karen Crum & Esther; Stacy Wolf & Angel; Barbara Hoelzle & Denmark |
PSW |
Description: Provided encouragement and thanks to firefighters for there work fighting the wildfires. | ||||
11/16/2008 | Fire Camp - Irvine Regional Park - Irvine, CA | Cal Fire | Lois Abrams & Duke; Pam Bertz & Cinder; Liz Martin & Romeo; Deborah Yee Litt & Zack |
PSW |
Description: Provided encouragement and thanks to firefighters for there work fighting the wildfires. | ||||
11/16/2008 | Anaheim Fire - Anaheim, CA | Red Cross | Heather Vari & Bernie; Melanie Davis & Coebe |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Anaheim Fire at a Red Cross shelter. | ||||
11/16/2008 | Fire Camp - Irvine Regional Park - Irvine, CA | Cal Fire | Mary Milton & Oz; Sandra Younger & Terra; Robert Newman & Logan; Harry Adler & Lucy; Kerri Heon-Bautista & Maui |
PSW |
Description: Provided encouragement and thanks to firefighters for there work fighting the wildfires. | ||||
11/15/2008 | Corona Fire - Corona, CA | Red Cross | Taryn Hefler & Darby |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Corona Fire at a Red Cross shelter. | ||||
11/15/2008 | Sayre Fire - Sylmar, CA | Red Cross | Lisa Fry & Gizelle; Karen Crum & Esther ; Barbara Hoelzle & Denmark; Dave Valantine & Bonnie |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Sayre Fire at a Red Cross shelter. | ||||
11/15/2008 | Anaheim Fire - Orange County, CA | Red Cross | Lois Abrams & Duke; Pam Bertz & Cinder; Liz Martin & Romeo; Deborah Yee Litt & Zack |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Anaheim Fire at a Red Cross shelter. | ||||
11/04/2008 | Georgia Financial Institution | Financial Institution | Eleanor Hager & Maya; Shelly Weininger & Buddy; Aliza Levenson & Tigger; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Neil Smith – Team Leader; Susie Aga – Team Leader |
SER |
Description: Help comfort brokers and employees at the firm due to stress as a result of the financial crisis. | ||||
09/19/2008 | Candlelight Vigil - Chatsworth, CA | Citizen Organization - LA City Fire | Claudine Singer & Clifford; Roxanna Sanchez & Tuk; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Lisa Fry & Gizelle; Diane Valantine & Bonnie; Dave Valantine – Team Leader |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort to families and friends of passengers on a commuter train that crashed. | ||||
09/17/2008 | Benton County - Washington | Benton County Prosecutor’s Office | Karen Klein & Jazz |
PNW |
Description: Assisted with child interview with prosecutors office | ||||
09/12/2008 | Metrolink Crash - Chatsworth, CA | Red Cross LA County Disaster Mental Health - Los Angeles City Fire Dept. | Claudine Singer & Clifford; Roxanna Sanchez & Tuk; Dave Valantine & Bonnie |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort to families and friends of passengers on a commuter train that crashed with a freight train. | ||||
09/07/2008 | Family Day - Ft. Belvoir, MD | Army Reserve Child & Youth Services | Jill Cucaz & Willoughby; Laurie Brandt & Kota; Christine Bunce & Beamer |
EUS |
Description: Attended family day to support families of active duty personnel. | ||||
08/18/2008 | Operation Purple - Maryland | National Military Family Association | Amy Rideout & Janie |
EUS |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. | ||||
06/30/2008 | Apartment Fire - Spokane, WA | Spokane Valley Fire Dept | Lori Bryant & Zena |
PNW |
Description: Responded to assist with an apartment fire investigation. | ||||
05/01/2008 | Hapeville Elementary - Fulton County Atlanta, GA (No date entered) | Fulton County Schools | Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley/Tikva |
SER |
Description: Hapeville Elementary HOPE Project. This project began as a classroom activity and instruction on dog safety, different kinds of working dogs, care for dogs, and emotional support for students. The students write letters to Brinkley and Tikva and the dogs write letters back and provide emotional support. | ||||
05/01/2008 | Paloma Valley High School - Menifee, CA | Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Lisa Fry & Gizelle; Roxanna Sanchez & Tuk |
PSW |
Description: Teams attended the “Every 15 Minutes” program for high school students. Teams consoled students and parents during DUI presentations. | ||||
04/17/2008 | Temecula Valley High School -Temecula, CA | Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Susan Harris & Denali |
PSW |
Description: Teams attended the “Every 15 Minutes” parent/student reunion. Teams consoled students and parents during DUI presentations. | ||||
04/16/2008 | Temecula Valley High School - Temecula, CA | Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Susan Harris & Denali; Sandra Younger & Terra; Dave Valantine & Bonnie |
PSW |
Description: Teams attended the “Every 15 Minutes” program for high school students. Teams consoled students and parents during DUI presentations. | ||||
04/03/2008 | Los Angeles City Firefighter Memorial - Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles City Fire Department | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Harry Adler & Lucy; Pam Bertz & Cinder; Barbara Forsell & Denmark; Lois Abrams & Romeo; Diane Sopher & Shadow; Dave Valantine & Bonnie |
PSW |
Description: Teams attended the candlelight memorial for a fallen LA City firefighter killed in the line of duty. | ||||
03/15/2008 | Cedar Mills Elementary School | Cedar Mills Elementary School | Jenny Collins & Patience; Joanne Huntley & Miss Lillie; Julie Jensen & Lucy; Marcy Lowy & Willy; Richard Lowy & Otis; Carol Markt & Katie; Jill & Joe Mohr & Finnegan |
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Description: Teams provided comfort to students and staff following the death of a student. | ||||
02/08/2008 | Ridgewood Elementary - Portland, OR | Ridgewood Elementary School | Mary Rioux-Forker & Zach; Carol Markt & Katie |
PNW |
Description: Teams provided comfort to students and staff following the death of a student. | ||||
11/19/2007 | Police Officer Memorial - Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta CERT | Bill Hatherley and Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Provided emotional support for family, co-workers, and friends at a Memorial Service for Alpharetta Police Sergeant. | ||||
10/28/2007 | Poomacha Fire - Valley Center, CA | Cal Fire | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Susan Harris & Denali; Sandra Younger & Terra; Kerri Heon-Bautista & Maui; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Teams attended a public information meeting at the request of Cal Fire. Provided support and encouragement to evacuees of the Poomacha Fire. | ||||
10/28/2007 | Poomacha Base Camp - Valley Center, CA | Cal Fire | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Susan Harris & Denali; Sandra Younger & Terra; Kerri Heon-Bautista & Maui; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters at Poomacha Fire Base Camp. | ||||
10/28/2007 | Arrowhead Fires - San Bernardino, CA | American Red Cross | Robert Newman & Bosley; Taryn Hefler & Darby; Harry Adler & Lucy; Debbie Dalton & Sadie; Kathy Lowmiller & Timmy |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Santiago Wildfire. | ||||
10/27/2007 | Poomacha Base Camp - Valley Center, CA | Cal Fire | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Susan Harris & Denali; Melanie Davis & Coebe |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters at base camp | ||||
10/26/2007 | Harris Fire - San Diego, CA | American Red Cross | Sandra Younger & Terra; Susan Harris & Denali |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to fire evacuees at Steele Canyon High School Evacuation Center | ||||
10/26/2007 | Arrowhead Fires - San Bernardino, CA | American Red Cross | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Diane Valantine & Bailey; Dave Valantine |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to fire evacuees at Orange Show Fairgrounds Red Cross Shelter. | ||||
10/25/2007 | Arrowhead Fire - San Bernardino, CA | American Red Cross | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Taryn Hefler & Darby; Pam Bertz & Cinder; Lois Abrams & Duke; Noreen Yoshida-Peer & Gina; Liz Martin & Romeo |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to fire evacuees at Orange Show Fairgrounds Red Cross Shelter. | ||||
10/25/2007 | Harris Fire - Gillespie Base Camp - San Diego, CA | Cal Fire | Sandra Younger & Terra; Susan Harris & Denali |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters at base camp | ||||
10/24/2007 | Santiago Fire - Red Cross Shelter - Orange County, CA | American Red Cross | Lois Abrams, Duke & Romeo; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Katherine Gigandet & Pilot; Pam Bertz & Cinder |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to evacuees of the Santiago Wildfire. | ||||
10/24/2007 | San Diego Fires - San Diego, CA | City and County of San Diego | Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to fire evacuees at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego | ||||
10/24/2007 | Arrowhead Fire - San Bernardino, CA | American Red Cross | Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Heather Vari & Bernie; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and encouragement to fire evacuees at Orange Show Fairgrounds Red Cross Shelter. | ||||
10/23/2007 | Canyon Fire - Base Camp - Santa Clarita, CA | Los Angeles County Fire Dept. | Diane Valantine & Bailey; Dave Valantine |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters and staff of the Canyon Fire. | ||||
08/12/2007 | Operation Purple - Upper Marlboro, MD | National Military Family Association | Tony Fiorino & Cyrus, Sherri Foster & Zoey, Chris Miller & Sprite,Amy Rideout & Janie, |
EUS |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers | ||||
08/06/2007 | Family Support Day - Camp Pendleton - CA | National Military Family Association | Dennis Cajili & Riley; Katherine Gigandet & Pilot; Harry Adler & Lucy; Sandra Younger & Terra; Kerri Heon-Bautista & Maui |
PSW |
Description: Provide comfort and support to military families. | ||||
07/16/2007 | Operation Purple - Santa Barbara, CA | National Military Family Association | Melanie Davis & Coebe; Claudine Singer & Clifford; Diane Valantine & Bailey; Dave Valantine (Team Leader) |
PSW |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers | ||||
07/11/2007 | Operation Purple - Oregon | National Military Family Association | Richard Lowy & Willy; Marcy Lowy & Otis; Mary Rioux-Forker & Zack; Sue Ann Boettcher & Sara; Joanne Huntley & Miss Lillie; Linda Tschida & Candi; Carol Markt & Katie |
PNW |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers | ||||
06/16/2007 | San Juan Capistrano, CA - Operation Purple | National Military Family Association | Diane Valantine & Bailey; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Shelley Smith & Katie; Melanie Davis & Coebe |
PSW |
Description: Summer camp for children from military families with at least one parent deployed. Provided comfort and support for kids on first day of camp to help them with separating from parents and engaging with other campers | ||||
05/18/2007 | Georgia Wildfires | National Forestry Commission | Bill Hatherley, Debbie Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Supported national disaster wildfire by serving at the Incident Command Post and base camps to provide support and encouragement to firefighters. | ||||
05/04/2007 | Georgia Wildfires | National Forestry Commission | Bill Hatherley, Debbie Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Supported national disaster wildfire by serving at the Incident Command Post and base camps to provide support and encouragement to firefighters. | ||||
04/19/2007 | Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA -Mass Shooting | American Red Cross | Amy Rideout & Janie; Yvonne Eaton & Maggie; Jo-Ann Wagner & Buddy; Dawn Eischen & Ginger; Susan Rudloff & Jake; Jill Cucaz & Custer; Chris Miller & Sprite; Bill & Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley |
EUS |
Description: Teams were deployed by the American Red Cross to the campus of Virginia Tech following the mass killing of 32 students and staff. Teams provided comfort and support to students, staff, and families. Additional work was done in Atlanta at a VT Alumni Association Memorial Service for the the slain people. | ||||
02/27/2007 | Bozeman, Montana - Abused Child | Bozeman Deaconess Hospital; Gallatin County Sheriff’s Dept. | Jan Deal & Hannah |
RMR |
Description: Visited child in Intensive Care Unit. ** The team was called by the Sheriff’s Dept. to support the child after being interviewed. | ||||
02/16/2007 | Bozeman, Montana - Flooded Apartment | American Red Cross | Suzy Saltiel & Sloane; Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Teams were called to respond to the Red Cross Evacuation Center to work with displaced residents. | ||||
02/13/2007 | Whitehall, Montana - School Support | Whitehall Public Schools | Mary Martin -Team Leader; Teri Larson & Lucky; Nancy Dodd & Sasha |
RMR |
Description: Teams provided comfort and support for students and staff following the funeral for a teacher. | ||||
02/13/2007 | Georgia Fulton County Schools | Fulton County Schools | Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley |
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Description: Provided emotional support at an elementary school after a teacher died during lunch | ||||
02/09/2007 | Whitehall, Montana - Teacher Funeral | Whitehall Public Schools | Mary Martin -Team Leader; Teri Larson & Lucky; Vicky Whitney & Major |
RMR |
Description: Teams provided comfort and support for students and staff following the death of a teacher. | ||||
12/04/2006 | Shekell Wildfire - Moorpark, CA | California Dept of Forestry | Claudine Singer & Clifford; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters fighting the Shekell Fire. | ||||
11/05/2006 | Esperanza Memorial - Devore, CA | California Dept of Forestry | Debbie Dalton & Sadie; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Patty DiUbaldi & Tanner; Katherine Gigandet & Pilot; Susan Harris & Denali; Kathy Lowmiller & Timmy; Dori McLaurin & Applejack; Claudine Singer & Clifford; Diane Sopher & Shadow; Diane Valantine & Bailey; Georgia Whitlock & Tobi; Sandra Younger & Terra; Dave Valantine (Team Leader) |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement at the Esperanza Fire Engine 57 memorial. | ||||
10/26/2006 | Esperanza Fire - Cabazon, CA | California Dept of Forestry | Lois Abrams & Duke; Harry Adler & Lucy; Carol Birch & Hoss; Debbie Dalton & Sadie; Katherine Gigandet & Pilot; Susan Keyes & Romeo; Kathy Lowmiller & Timmy; Georgia Whitlock, Zach & Tobi (Agency Rep); Sandra Younger & Terra |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters fighting the Esperanza Fire. | ||||
09/17/2006 | Day Fire - California | California Dept of Forestry | PSW Teams |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to firefighters and staff of the massive, month long Day Fire at the fire base camps in Castaic and Ventura | ||||
09/09/2006 | Fort Gillem, GA | 3rd Medical Command Family Readiness Group for Deployment of 130 Soldiers to Iraq | Bill Hatherley, Debbie Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Support of children and families with military parents deployed in Iraq | ||||
08/13/2006 | Operation Purple - Maryland | National Military Family Association | Kathy Brooks & Bandit; Tony Fiorino & Cyrus; Amy Rideout & Janie |
EUS |
Description: Support of children with deployed military parents. | ||||
08/01/2006 | Fatal Car Accident - Bozeman, MT (No date entered) | Bozeman DeaconessHospital | Lori Jacobs & Max |
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Description: Visited a child in ICU following a fatal auto accident that killed the child’s parents. | ||||
08/01/2006 | Intake at Youth Home - Montana (No date entered) | Big Sky Youth Center | Lori Jacobs & Max |
RMR |
Description: Provided emotional support and comfort for a teen removed from her home. | ||||
07/25/2006 | Operation Purple - Georgia | National Military Family Association | Yvonne Eaton & Maggie; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley |
SER |
Description: Support of children with deployed military parents. | ||||
07/11/2006 | Operation Purple - Michigan | National Military Family Association | Yvonne Eaton & Maggie |
EUS |
Description: Support of children with deployed military parents. | ||||
05/01/2006 | Hurricane Katrina - Louisiana | FEMA | Katherine Gigandet (Agency Rep) & Pilot; Denise Julian & Kenzie; Shelley Smith & Katie |
SER |
Description: Teams from the PSW region traveled to New Orleans for the purpose of providing support and comfort to Katrina victims and relief workers. | ||||
01/01/2006 | School Support - Montana (No date entered) | Mother requested HOPE Team | Lori Jacobs & Max |
RMR |
Description: Provided support for the brother of a student who died at his school. | ||||
01/01/2006 | Child Death - Montana (No date entered) | Gallatin County - Sheriff’s Dept. | Lori Jacobs & Max |
RMR |
Description: Provided emotional support and comfort during and following a student death notification | ||||
12/19/2005 | Hurricane Katrina - Louisiana | FEMA | Jill Cucaz; Dawn Eischen & Ginger; Amy Rideout & Janie; Janet Velenovsky & Kaizen; Kathe Schriver; Chris Miller; Susan Rudloff & Jake; Bill Hatherley & Brinkley; Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley; Wagner; Brooks; Price |
SER |
Description: 12 HOPE teams, arriving in staggered groups, visited Baton Rouge and New Orleans to give comfort and encouragement to aid workers and survivors. | ||||
10/01/2005 | School Support - Montana | Gallatin County Sheriff School Crisis Response | Lori Jacobs & Max; Vicki Lee & Chica Diva; Suzy Saltiel & Sloane; Nancy Rosen & KC |
RMR |
Description: Responded to a high school the morning following a fatal auto accident where two students were killed. Some students witnessed the accident. | ||||
09/19/2005 | Hurricane Katrina - Ontario, CA | American Red Cross Inland Empire Chapter | PSW Teams |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and comfort to victims of Katrina, and to provide support to relief workers. | ||||
09/10/2005 | Hurricane Katrina - Los Angeles, CA | Dream Center Los Angeles | Claudine Singer & Clifford; Diane Valantine & Bailey; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided support and comfort to victims of Katrina, and to provide support to relief workers. | ||||
05/01/2005 | Fire Fighter Death - Montana (No specific date entered) | Gallatin Gateway Fire Department; Gallatin County Chaplin | Lori Jacobs & Max; Vicki Lee & Chica |
RMR |
Description: Requested to respond to a fire station for the gathering of a squad for notification of a fellow fire fighters death in a motorcycle accident. | ||||
04/13/2005 | Suicide Death Notification - Montana | Gallatin County Sheriff Office Chaplain | Suzy Saltiel & Sloane |
RMR |
Description: Provided comfort for the family after a suicide. | ||||
04/01/2005 | Fatality Fine - Montana (No specific date entered) | Red Cross Five Rivers | Lori Jacobs & Max; Vicki Lee & Chica |
RMR |
Description: Called to provide support a volunteer fire fighter after body recovery. | ||||
04/01/2005 | Suicide Death Notification - Montana (No specific date entered) | Gallatin County Sheriff Office Chaplain | Lori Jacobs & Max; Vicki Lee & Chica; Nancy Rosen & KC |
RMR |
Description: Called to provide support and comfort to children and mother upon notification of their fathers suicide | ||||
03/29/2005 | Student Death Notification - Montana | Gallatin County Sheriff Office Chaplain | Lori Jacobs & Max; Vicki Lee & Chica; Nancy Rosen & KC |
RMR |
Description: Called to provide support and comfort to students at a one room rural school while notified of a fellow student death. | ||||
03/12/2005 | Family Support - Oregon | Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue | Carol Markt |
PNW |
Description: Provided comfort to child following the death of a young sibling. | ||||
02/23/2005 | School Support - Oregon | Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue | Mary Rioux-Forker; Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Provided support for child and her school class for her first day back after the death of a parent. | ||||
02/18/2005 | Family Support - Oregon | Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue | Mary Rioux-Forker |
PNW |
Description: Provided comfort and support to a young child following the unexpected death of her mother. | ||||
01/26/2005 | Glendale Metrolink Train Crash - California | Metrolink; City of Glendale Police & Fire | Claudine Singer (Agency Rep) & Clifford; Don Melvin & Lady; Carol Melvin, Team Leader; Dennis Cajili & Riley; Melanie Davis & Coebe; Kathy Higgins & Saucy; Katherine Gigandet & Pilot; Pat Harper & Trudy; Dave Valantine & Bailey |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and support to city employees, response workers, and others following the catastrophic train crash caused by a criminal act. | ||||
07/01/2004 | 911 Call Center Support -Oregon | Washington County 911 Call Center | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to county 911 dispatchers affected by a difficult call with a child in distress. | ||||
07/01/2004 | 911 Call Center Support -Oregon | Washington County 911 Call Center | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Provided support and encouragement to county 911 dispatchers affected by a difficult call with a child in distress. | ||||
05/01/2004 | Child Death - Oregon | Washington County | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Provided comfort and support at a school sponsored reception following a memorial service for a child that died. | ||||
05/01/2004 | Child Death - Oregon | Washington County | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Provided comfort and support at a school sponsored reception following a memorial service for a child that died. | ||||
04/01/2004 | 911 Call Center Support - Oregon | Washington County | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Support to 911 dispatchers affected by accidental death of a child | ||||
04/01/2004 | 911 Call Center Support - Oregon | Washington County | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Support to 911 dispatchers affected by accidental death of a child | ||||
01/01/2004 | Multiple Dwelling Fire - Virginia | Red Cross Richmond Chapter | Jill Cucaz & Custer |
EUS |
Description: Supported DAT callout to multiple family house fire. | ||||
01/01/2004 | Multiple Dwelling Fire - Virginia | Red Cross Richmond Chapter | Jill Cucaz & Custer |
EUS |
Description: Supported DAT callout to multiple family house fire. | ||||
11/01/2003 | KOA Mudslide - California (No specific date entered) | California - Dept of Forestry | Katherine Gigandet & DeeNee; Pat Harper & Trudy |
PSW |
Description: Supported victims and responders at a mudslide at a KOA campground. | ||||
10/26/2003 | Cedar Fire - California | California Dept of Forestry/Red Cross | Dori McLaurin & Applejack; Katherine Gigandet & DeeNee; Lois Abrams & Duke; Taryn Hefler & Darby; Pat Harper & Trudy |
PSW |
Description: Support provided to firefighters and people evacuated from the burn areas. Worked at shelters and fire camps. | ||||
10/01/2003 | Rocori High School Shooting - Minnesota (No specific date entered) | Red Cross | Sherry Arndt & Roger |
EUS |
Description: Provided comfort and support following a high school shooting. | ||||
09/01/2003 | Hurricane Isabella - Virginia (No specific date entered) | Red Cross National Capital Area Chapter | Amy Rideout & Janie |
EUS |
Description: Provided comfort and support to shelter residents and Red Cross staff | ||||
08/01/2003 | Virginia (No specific date entered) | FEMA | Jill Cucaz & Custer; Susan Rudloff & Jake; Chris Miller & Sprite; Dawn Eischen & Ginger |
EUS |
Description: Support to FEMA operations center following local floods. | ||||
07/01/2003 | Line of Duty Death Memorial - Virginia (No specific date entered) | HOPE AACR | Jill Cucaz & Custer |
EUS |
Description: Provided comfort and support at a memorial service for a fallen police officer | ||||
03/01/2003 | Deployment Briefing - Virginia (No specific date entered) | US Marine Corps | Amy Rideout & Janie |
EUS |
Description: Supported deployment briefing at Quantico Marine Corps Base | ||||
03/01/2003 | Line of Duty Death - Oregon (No specific date entered) | Red Cross Willamette Chapter | Marcy Lowy & Otis; Richard Lowy & Otis |
PNW |
Description: Supported family, friends, and co-workers of a fire chief killed in action. | ||||
01/01/2003 | Sunset Hotel Fire - California | Red Cross Inland Empire Chapter | Lois Abrams & Duke; Taryn Hefler & Darby; |
PSW |
Description: Provided comfort and support at a devastating hotel fire. | ||||
09/01/2002 | 9-11 Memorial - Virginia | Red Cross | Amy Rideout & Janie |
EUS |
Description: Supported memorial service at the American Red Cross National Emergency Operations Center | ||||
09/01/2002 | Williams Fire - California | Red Cross; California Dept. of Forestry | Lois Abrams & Duke; Taryn Hefler & Darby; Katherine Gigandet & DeeNee; Pat Harper & Trudy; Richard Lowy & Otis; Marcy Lowy & Otis |
PSW |
Description: Supported firefighters at fire base camps and evacuees at Red Cross shelters. | ||||
04/01/2002 | 9-11 - New York City | HOPE AACR | PNW Teams |
PNW |
Description: Follow up visits with NYC firefighters, and other responders, and school children | ||||
10/31/2007 | Hapeville Elementary - Fulton County Atlanta, GA (No date(s) entered) | Fulton County Schools | Deborah Hatherley & Brinkley/Tikva |
SER |
Description: Hapeville Elementary HOPE Project. This project began as a classroom activity and instruction on dog safety, different kinds of working dogs, care for dogs, and emotional support for students. The students write letters to Brinkley and Tikva and the dogs write letters back and provide emotional support. | ||||
02/28/2021 | Washington Navy Yard Shooting | Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Manager | HAR/TL: Amy RideoutBurton Goldstein & Bear |
EUS |
Description: HOPE was called out to support the Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Teams (SPRINT) out of the Family Support Center. We were on site at WNY within 2 hours of the request. Twelve people who just went to work that day were killed. Over 3000 employees of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command escaped building 197 | ||||
02/28/2021 | Air Medical Memorial (CO) | Steven Sweeney, Co-founder and Board Chair | Marie Carlson and Timmy; Karen Klein and Sarah; Sandy Miller and Lani; Lee Fernholz and Grace |
RMR |
Description: Supporting families and victims of air medical disasters |