11/12/2022
We’re kicking off the Michigan Veteran K9 Coalition today on this Veterans Day and we couldn’t be more proud of our work. Please visit https://mivetk9coalition.com/, share our message and please patronize the founders of this program.
9 months ago we saw a problem that had a clear solution. We put a comprehensive plan together, then we collectively rolled up our sleeves, as we do in this industry. The Michigan Veteran K9 Coalition is a group of likeminded businesses that pooled resources together, partnered with the St. Joseph County VA and funded the expansion of the Emotional Support Animal program through the State.
We funded, procured, fostered within the cannabis community, socialized in cannabis businesses, and are placing through the VA, 5 puppies with qualified veterans within the communities that these businesses reside. This program has only been limited to St. Joseph County residents and veterans, due to grant funding restrictions-up until now.
As a direct result of MVK9C, pilot dogs are being placed in key areas of MI and shedding light on a program most VA’s weren't aware of. These dogs will open the doors to additional funding for those VA’s around the state and help permanently expand this program state-wide.
Please join us in spreading this message, donating where possible and supporting the program as we see it grow around our state. Thank you to the following partners:
Pawsitively K9 and Nicole Ernsberger
StoneDepot - Jackson and Danielle Bersano-Ross
Neighborhood Provisions and Kevin Currier
The Hempire Collective Allen and Mario Porter
Aardvark Industrees
Cheech's Stash
Redemption Cannabis Ryan Basore and Nate Darling
Stoney Summey
We couldn’t have done this without you. Our collective effort on this is truly moving and reminds us that there’s still a lot of faith left in humanity. Thank you.
Happy Veterans Day. This is just the beginning…stay tuned as our chapters unfold.
