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The Unmet Needs Video
A poignant, informative presentation of the Unmet Needs Program in pictures, newscasts, letters and interviews of actual families helped.

Unmet Needs Testimonials
Four recipients of Unmet Needs assistance share their individual stories.
Sgt. Maynard in his own words.
When Sgt. Lonnie Maynard was wounded in Iraq, he came home to his wife and baby, but no job.  Find out how Unmet Needs helped.
Spec. Byers in his own words.
Wounded in combat, Spec. Frank Byers returned to find his lender about to foreclose on the family’s home.  Here’s how Unmet Needs helped.
Spec. Wake in his own words.
Before being called to duty in Iraq, Spec. Robert Wake was a contractor with a successful business.  A serious wound kept him from returning to his job.  Unmet Needs was there to help.
SSgt. Hanks in his own words.
A mountain of bills resulting from a 70% reduction in income had SSgt. Kevin Hanks worrying about his wife back home and losing focus on his job in Iraq.  Unmet Needs solved the problem.


Audio Clips

Radio Host Alan Kabel with Tracy Withers Part 1
Syndicated radio show host Alan Kabel hears first-hand how meaningful Unmet Needs has been for beneficiary Tracy Withers whose husband drives a fuel truck in Iraq.  A lively, three-part interview.

Radio Host Alan Kabel with Tracy Withers Part 2
Radio Host Alan Kabel with Tracy Withers Part 3
Radio Host Lia with Chris Connington
Chris Connington, Director of Brand Marketing for Vermont American, speaks about Unmet Needs with popular country music radio show host Lia.
Homefront’s Don Zeman interviews General Rufus Forrest of the VFW.
Radio talk show Homefront puts General Rufus Forrest of the VFW center stage as he describes the origin, scope and impact of Unmet Needs.
Don Zeman With Chris Connington at Builders Show 2005
Radio talk show host Don Zeman of Homefront speaks with Chris Connington, Director of Brand Marketing for Vermont American.
Alan Kabel with Chris Connington Part 1
Syndicated radio host Alan Kabel speaks with Chris Connington, Director of Brand Marketing for Vermont American, in an informative, two-part interview.
Alan Kabel with Chris Connington Part 2
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Map of Families Helped & Donations Made
See how many military families the Unmet Needs Program has helped in each state.

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Unmet Needs Video
View a short video to learn more about the Unmet Needs Program.