Preliminary reports for 2022 indicate that the national suicide rate has increased after two years of decline. National reports estimate that there were 49,449 suicides in America in 2022, an increase of 2.6% over 2021.By any objective measure, this is a national tragedy!
The data in the Veteran community is even more alarming, where it continues at epidemic proportions:
- Male Veterans commit suicide at 150% the rate of the non-Veteran male US population
- Female Veterans commit suicide at 250% the rate of the non-Veteran female US population
Will you join the Southwest Veterans Community during National Suicide Prevention Month in combating the vexing problem of Veteran suicides.
We have raised $47,613 toward our goal of $100,000 and have awarded $46,200 in Veteran Suicide Prevention Grants. Will you please help us raise the other $52,387?
You can donate:
- at any SWVCC/SWVF event
- by mailing a check to SWVF 3820 W. Happy Valley Rd., #141-455, Glendale, AZ 85310
- by calling 602.677.2961
- on-line swvcc.org/savealife/
On behalf of the Veterans and their families who will benefit from your generosity we thank you.
On behalf of the Veterans and their families who will benefit from your generosity, we want to thank those of you who have already contributed to this call for action. Your donations, no matter how small, combine with others and make a difference. We will make a very special Veteran Suicide Prevention presentation at the Patriots Ball on Sep 23rd. Hope you can join us .
We are so grateful for your contributions.
Thank you, all. Look forward to seeing you at the Patriots Ball.
I will continue to support this program with donations and inkind donations to help reduce this trend and help oll in distress.
I will continue to support this program
The loss of one veteran to suicide is one too many! Even the smallest contribution helps us on our journey to help reduce the casualties. Many thanks to all those who have contributed and will contribute as we enter the final weeks of preparation for the 8th Annual Patriots Ball!