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Canine Companions® Partners with Wounded Warrior Project in Support of Veterans Program

June 8, 2021 • By Sandrine

Canine Companions® announced its partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in the summer of 2020, with WWP providing a generous grant in support of Canine Companions’ Veterans Initiative.

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VA Study Shows Service Dogs help Veterans with PTSD

March 12, 2021 • By Sandrine

The results of an important research study completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows significant benefits from service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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PenFed Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Launch Canine Companions for Independence® Veterans Initiative PTSD Program

November 13, 2018 • By Sandrine

PenFed Foundation presented Canine Companions for Independence® with a $50,000 donation to support the launch of Canine Companions’ PTSD program that will change the lives of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Northeast region.

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Leading Assistance Dog Organization Expands Services for Veterans

November 8, 2018 • By Sandrine

With 4.2 million military veterans facing a combat-related disability, nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence® is increasing the depth of their services for veterans through expertly-trained assistance dogs.

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