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Warrior Community Connect Launches New Website to Build Awareness for its Wounded Veteran Mission

08/10/2023 | 0 Comments
MILLSBORO, DE – August 14, 2023 – Warrior Community Connect (WCC), a Delaware based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local wounded veterans and their families in Delmar is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, warriorcommunityconnect.com, to build awareness for the organization’s mission, programs, events, and partnerships in the local community. As visitors navigate the newly designed website, imagery of local… Read More
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CAPE GAZETTE: “Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary donates to Warrior Community Connect”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
Check presentation attendees shown are (l-r) Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club President Chuck Ward; Valerie Ellenberger and Walter Ellenberger, Warrior Community Connect board members; Frances Jarvis; and George Jarvis, Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club past president. SUBMITTED PHOTO The Original Article was written on July 6, 2021. You can find the original article here. Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary recently donated $3,000 to Warrior Community Connect.… Read More
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WBOC: “We Learn How You Can Give A Helping Hand to Wounded Veterans & Their Caregivers”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
The Original Article was written by By Annie Hearn| Sep 8, 2021. You can find the original article here. When recovering from an injury, it can be a difficult fight for our nation’s veterans. Kind of like fighting the rapids when you’re paddling in white water rapids. It’s easier when you have a team to help you with the paddling, and that’s… Read More
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CAPE GAZETTE: “Warrior Community Connect holds Paddle Second Chance race”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
The Original Article was written by By Kait Moore | Staff Reporter Sep 16, 2021. You can find the original article here.   A line of surf skiers waited eagerly at the starting line on the Indian River Bay Sept. 11 at Holt’s Landing State Park.   Walt Ellenberger, president and founder of Warrior Community Connect, counted down from five, using a megaphone… Read More
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COASTAL POINT: “Paddleboard and kayaking race raises $50K for wounded veterans”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
The Original Article was written by By Susan Canfora | Staff Reporter Sep 16, 2021. You can find the original article here. More than $50,000 was raised to benefit wounded military veterans last weekend at Paddle Second Chance, a race to benefit Warrior Community Connect, held at Holt’s Landing State Park.   A total of 69 paddlers and kayakers participated at the Saturday,… Read More
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WRDE: “‘Flags For Heroes’: 500 Flags Waved In Honor of Veteran’s Day In Lewes”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
The Original Article was written November 11th, 4:23 PM EST Updated: November 11th, 4:34 PM EST By Daniela Prizont-Cado LEWES, Del.-- About 500 flags were placed between Cape Henlopen's District Office and the Cape Henlopen High School campus in honor of Veteran's Day in Lewes.   The annual fundraising event, which normally takes place on Memorial Day, got moved this year to be… Read More
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CAP GAZETTE: “Pickleball tournament supports Warrior Community Connect”

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
The Peninsula on Indian River Bay recently hosted a pickleball tournament in celebration and support of the veterans support group Warrior Community Connect. The event was sponsored by Selkirk, Val Ellenberger of Compass Realty and the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club. Special thanks go to Sean Donovan, Peninsula’s athletic director, and David Kempster, Peninsula’s racquet professional. Veterans and families in attendance included… Read More
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DelmarvaLife Warrior Paddle Connect Sept 2022

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05/04/2023 | 0 Comments
On Saturday, September 10th, at Holt’s Landing State Park, in Dagsboro, Warrior Community Connect will host its annual premier paddle sports event called Warrior Paddle Connect. This fun and friendly competition raises funds and awareness for Warrior Community Connect. We meet the organizer and a wounded veteran who has been impacted by the event. Read More

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Warrior Community Connect is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to support local Wounded Veteran Families in Delmar. Our mission is to engage wounded, ill and injured veterans in health and wellness programs that enable healing and resiliency though a community of peers and trusted resources.

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Warrior Community Connect Launches New Website to Build Awareness for its Wounded Veteran Mission
08/10/2023
CAPE GAZETTE: “Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary donates to Warrior Community Connect”
05/04/2023
WBOC: “We Learn How You Can Give A Helping Hand to Wounded Veterans & Their Caregivers”
05/04/2023
CAPE GAZETTE: “Warrior Community Connect holds Paddle Second Chance race”
05/04/2023
COASTAL POINT: “Paddleboard and kayaking race raises $50K for wounded veterans”
05/04/2023