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Don Rubin & Barbara Winer

Operation Welcome Homes

50 In 52 Journey interview of Don Rubin and Barbara Winer of Operation Welcome Homes. Like many in the Vietnam War era, Don and Barbara blamed the returning soldiers for the war. As time has passed and their knowledge increased they realized that the soldiers fighting the war were not who they were displeased with. As they watched men and women of todays military coming home they realized that these heros of today had similar problems awaiting them in terms of illness, displacement, unfamiliarity with family etc..... and so they decided to do something about it and help this time around. Operation Welcome Homes gives returning military members and their families a brief rest from the woes and daily tribulations they must face. Perhaps just a weekend or a quick week, these families are given a place to stay, with as many donated meals and coupons as the Operation can muster to give the families as close to a free vacation as possible. Listen to these two people and be inspired by their can do attitude. See what ideas you have for your own community or perhaps decide to expand the Operation Welcome Homes into your state and your community and help move America and the brave men and women of its military, forward.

Stats: Don Rubin & Barbara Winer

Web: http://www.operationwelcomehomes.org

Door County, Wisconsin