Feb 2, 2023 | Events, Featured News, News
A new venue and cold weather didn’t stop supporters from spending their “spare” time with The Highground during their 10th Annual Winter Bowl at Bowl Winkles in Eau Claire on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Participants of all ages took to...
Jan 18, 2023 | News, Newsletter
In This Newsletter: (Link to PDF file included below) Education Days 2022 RecapFemale Veterans Retreat 2022 RecapHonor Stones Placed August – October 202210th Annual Winter Bowl PromotionHoliday Lights PromotionCalendar of Events for 2023Education Days Recap...
Jan 5, 2023 | Events, Featured News, News
Another batch of beautiful quilts went home with 28 happy winners during The Highground’s Patriotic Quilt Raffle held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. 1,006 tickets were sold, raising a total of $3,510. The funds will be used for a variety...
Jan 4, 2023 | Events, Featured News, News
After months of selling ATV raffle tickets (802 of the 1,500 ordered, to be exact), the day arrived for the winners’ names to be drawn for The Highground’s 4th Annual ATV Raffle Honoring our Veterans. On Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, the...
Jan 3, 2023 | Events, Featured News, News
All Proceeds will support Veterans Retreat programs The Highground’s 10th Annual “Winter Bowl” is moving to Eau Claire this year. For nine years, this well-attended event and the only fundraiser designated to support the nonprofit’s annual...
Dec 8, 2022 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Resources
The next Veteran / Family PTS Peer Support Group will meet at The Highground on Sunday, December 18 at 2pm. Veterans, families and the public are invited to attend the casual gathering to obtain resources and more information on post-traumatic stress (PTS)....
Nov 3, 2022 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Resources
The Highground holds a monthly peer support group for not only Veterans who are managing post-traumatic stress (PTS), but also for the family and loved ones of Veterans with PTS. There are very limited opportunities for spouses, family members, friends and...
Oct 17, 2022 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Resources
Even though Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah Blum was only at The Highground for four days, she was able to help Veterans from across the region in ways that will last a long time, perhaps a lifetime. Sarah is a decorated Vietnam Veteran Nurse who earned the...
Oct 11, 2022 | Events, Featured News, News
On Saturday, October 1, hundreds of guests arrived at The Highground for the last stone ceremonies of 2022 and the annual Fall Bake Sale. The Highground’s “Sweet Platoon” provided temptations for everyone’s sweet tooth with baked goods ranging from zucchini...
Sep 29, 2022 | Events, Featured News, News
Attendees gathered in the Meditation Garden for The Highground’s annual Day of Peace Ceremony on September 21. Every year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The United Nations General Assembly designated it to be a day...
