Facilitating successful Hero-transition by creating community relationships through sports
"VICTORY Together!"
Heroes Athletic Association (HAA) enables HEROES (Service Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement Professionals, Firefighters, and their families) to connect with their local communities through adult recreational sports.
Heroes connecting on the field, court, or pitch, offers the feeling of inclusivity, which facilitates new friendships off of the base, outside the firehouse or away from their precinct.
HAA believes we can help Heroes find comfort and support with their teammates in their transition out of the service into life’s new chapter, which deters harmful behavior, prevents suicide, and offers their new neighbors a healthy Hero.
“We cannot do this alone. We call on our community partners to join us in this effort.”
“We cannot do this alone. We call on our community partners to join us in this effort.”
The Vipers in this video have transitioned to Heroes Athletic Association, an IRS-approved 501 (C) 3.
Heroes Athletic Association provides three significant services for Veterans, military members, police, firefighters and their families as they transition from their military or municipal careers:
“A survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population, according to a 2015 article published in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services.”
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."
Heroes Athletic Association (HAA) sponsors and facilitates Service Members, Law Enforcement professionals and Firefighters integration with their local community through adult recreational sports clubs and athletic events. Taking the Hero out of his or her professional environment through sports presents new networks and relationships. These local sports leagues offer a fun environment where the Hero is needed, wanted and accountable. Inclusivity fosters confidence and community trust; both are critical to reducing the emotional challenges associated with transition toward the Hero successfully moving into a new chapter of life.
Contact us today to find out how you can assist our hero community.
If you are in a crisis and need someone to talk to right away, or you are concerned about someone else, call:
HAA uses Shirts and Logos routinely. All personal orders should be directed to Shirts and Logos at 414.727.0415. Prices on these items change; players are encouraged to check with their teammates before making an order. Please check with your coach to see if any of your teammates want to get in on your order before making an individual order. (jerseys, hoodies, hats)
HAA uses our teammate, Milan Peich at Made 2Impress for some of our logoed items. Each of these items is manufactured by Milan Peich at 703.599.6108. Please call him for pricing details. As always, we encourage you to check with your coach and teammates before making an individual order. (shorts, cooler, slides)
