Outside The Wire

03/13/2026

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03/13/2026

We hope you’ll join us for this important Su***de Prevention Training, open to everyone in our community. We are honored to have an outstanding speaker, a combat-wounded U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart💜 recipient who will be sharing his powerful story and insights.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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03/08/2026

Don’t forget to register for the FREE Range Day

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03/05/2026

We are proud to welcome Jared Harlan as a member of the Outside the Wire Veterans Foundation.

Jared is a combat veteran and medically retired after serving 14.5 years in the Kansas Army National Guard. During his military career, he held several roles including Heavy Equipment Operator, Combat Engineer, Recruiting and Retention NCO, and Campus Recruiter for Pittsburg State University. His dedication to service has always centered around helping others and strengthening his community.

Jared has been married to his wife, Bekah, for 17 years, and together they are raising two sons, Deklan and Castiel.

After separating from military service, Jared obtained his license to sell insurance. While he found success in the field, he realized it did not bring the sense of purpose he was looking for. Determined to find a path where he could truly make a difference, he returned to college at Pittsburg State University.

Initially pursuing a degree in business, Jared eventually discovered that his true calling was elsewhere. Through personal reflection, challenges, and the support of those around him, he made the decision to change his major to Social Work. His long-term goal is to dedicate his career to serving veterans, their families, and first responders.

Jared’s passion for service, leadership, and supporting fellow veterans makes him a tremendous asset to the mission of Outside the Wire Veterans Foundation. We are honored to have him as part of the team.

03/04/2026

***OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NOT JUST SOCIAL WORKERS***

SEK Social Workers & Mental Health Professionals — want FREE CEUs?

Join us for “Breaking the Silence: Preventing Veteran Su***de in Our Rural Community.”

📅 April 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎓 3 FREE CEUs

This training will focus on the unique challenges veterans face in rural communities and how providers can better support them.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4dl3ytSPY4fC8a4EpKetar-CDgjXdN-rGbwvQGl8xd7ORkw/viewform?usp=dialog

03/02/2026

Tax benefits for Kansas residents

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Kansas Tax Freeze for Seniors and Disabled Veterans

In 2022, the Kansas Legislature passed a law whereby Disabled Veterans and Seniors aged 65 or older may be eligible for a tax freeze/refund on their real property taxes.

The qualifications for the refund:
• Annual household income capped at $50,000
• Home value no more than $350,000
• Veterans must be at least 50% disabled

The form K-40SVR must be completed online and submitted with your tax filing.

Find out more from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and get the form online athttps://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/k-40svr25.pdf

03/01/2026

March is Women’s History Month. Let’s take a moment to recognize and honor our Women Veterans.

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This Women’s History Month, we proudly honor the strength, courage, and service of our Women Veterans.

As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” we recognize the powerful role Women Veterans continue to play — not only in defending our Nation, but in shaping stronger communities, families, and futures.

From every branch, in every era, women have answered the call — serving with resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment.

The Center for Women Veterans honors our Sister Veterans — past and present — and celebrates the lasting impact you make every day.

- Your service matters.
- Your leadership matters.
- Your legacy matters.

02/27/2026

Today OTW and four social work graduate students (2 are veterans themselves) had the honor of spending time with the wonderful residents at Via Christi Village for a fun art activity, coffee and donuts. 💙 It was such a joy to sit together, create, laugh, and hear a few stories along the way. Moments like these remind us how powerful connection and creativity can be.

We are so grateful to Via Christi Village for welcoming Outside the Wire into your community and allowing us to spend meaningful time with your residents. It truly meant a lot to us, and we hope it brightened their day as much as it did ours.

We’re already looking forward to coming back soon for a storytelling activity. We can’t wait to hear more of the incredible life experiences and wisdom these residents have to share.

Thank you again for such a warm welcome. We loved every minute of our visit. 💛

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We are deeply grateful to our generous donors for making visits like this possible. Because of your support, we are able to spend meaningful time with residents who have given so much to our country and their communities. The majority of the individuals we visited were either veterans themselves or family members of veterans, which made this time together especially meaningful to our mission. Your kindness helps us bring connection, creativity, and moments of joy to those who truly deserve it. Thank you for standing with us and honoring those who have served. 💙

02/20/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Craw-Kan Cares for their generous $3,750 donation to Outside the Wire Veterans Foundation. Your support helps us continue our mission of serving veterans and their families across Southeast Kansas through connection, healing, and community.

Because of partners like you, we are able to reduce isolation?and stand beside those who have served our country.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the well-being of our veterans. 🇺🇸

📸 Photo credit: Block22

02/12/2026

VA Benefits Guide.

https://department.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Federal-Benefits-for-Veterans-Dependents-and-Survivors.pdf?fbclid=IwZnRzaAP7GCRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTe8TeXiJb8378L98TFo49y4EnZIz7bKBxcFMxWTqGd3X8VR33qZA6VF9Xqs_aem__OZvArgii5640VlfAh2XPA

02/11/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming range day as spots are limited.

Registration form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253446751371156