With its 2014 No Debts for Vets Fundraising Drive currently underway, ARMing Heroes, the collection industry’s charity for military veterans, today took a moment to spotlight Joshua Cheever, a highly-decorated combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was recently awarded an emergency grant from the charity.

Sergeant Cheever dedicated more than seven years of his life to the U.S. Army as a military police officer, including tours of duty in Iraq. In 2008, Sergeant Cheever was wounded in his lower back as a result of a sniper attack, just below his protective vest, leaving him critically wounded. Thanks to lifesaving medical attention and surgeries, he survived the attack, but faced a long road to recovery. As a result of this action, Sgt. Cheever was awarded the Purple Heart.

Unfortunately, those injuries left Sgt. Cheever completely and permanently disabled, ultimately prompting his retirement from service. Mr. Cheever has found it difficult to support his family ever since. Earlier this year, he turned to ARMing Heroes and applied for a grant to help ease some of his financial stress. The charity was able to step in with some help.  When Joshua heard the news that his grant application was approved, he had this to say:

“I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to the ARMing Heroes organization and to the donors that make this great program possible. It is comforting to know that there are so many who support this great cause and are willing to help a soldier in need.  Amidst extreme financial strain related to a severe injury sustained in combat, ARMing Heroes is source of relief and reassurance that we are not facing this challenge alone. Thank you for all you do!”

Sergeant Joshua Cheever

To raise funds in support of the next Joshua Cheever, Credit Adjustments, Inc. (CAI), a nationwide collection agency headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, has decided to hold a company-wide employee drive during the current fundraiser. Dexter Smith, President of CAI, commented, “CAI is honored to provide support and assistance for our veterans, including some who have suffered formidable hardships due to their injuries. ARMing Heroes is an extraordinary, industry-focused charity, so we have encouraged all of our personnel to show their appreciation for service members who are struggling to pay their debts and support their own families. To be able to give back to these veterans is an incredible undertaking that CAI is proud to be a part of.”

CAI joins the ranks of several other ARM firms that have already pledged their support to this worthy cause, effectively jumpstarting the campaign and positioning this year’s drive to be the best yet.

ARMing Heroes relies on the generosity of ARM industry firms across the country to make its grant program possible, and the best way for companies to get involved is to hold an employee drive. This year, the charity has made it even easier to do just that by offering an Employee Fund Drive Starter Kit, as well as implementing a Donor Dog Tag promotion to encourage and commemorate employees’ support of military vets. Interested companies can learn more here.

Over the past five years, ARMing Heroes has provided grants to more than 100 military vets and their families, helping to ease the financial burden associated with returning to civilian life.  Most grant recipients struggle with service-connected disabilities, unemployment, and delinquent debt, and have turned to ARMing Heroes to help get their lives back on track. Stories of past grant recipients remind us all how rewarding this program can be.

However, this program would not be possible without support from generous donors like you. The charity’s flagship No Debts for Vets Charity Fundraising Drive started on September 11^th and continues through Veterans Day, November 11^th. Tax-deductible donations are being accepted online at www.armingheroes.org and via mail to PO Box 353, Collingswood, NJ 08108, payable to ARMing Heroes. Pledges may be made to info@armingheroes.org.

About Credit Adjustments, Inc.
CAI, a HUBZone-certified small business, is a leading provider of collection solutions for higher education, healthcare, and consumer organizations nationally.   The company has four locations across the country.

About ARMing Heroes
ARMing Heroes was founded and began operating in March, 2009.  The organization’s mission is to serve the needs of U.S. military veterans, including their spouse and children. ARMing Heroes fills a charitable niche by linking people identified with employment, credit, and financial counseling needs with the accounts receivable management industry, an industry uniquely poised to help in these areas.  Persons interested in volunteering their time and others interested in applying for benefits or pledging other forms of support are encouraged to contact the organization at www.armingheroes.org.

What Can I Do Right Now to Help?

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