Backpacks For Life with Brett D'Alessandro, Founder/President
- S3E122
- 1:23:52
- January 20th 2023
In today's episode, Tyler talks with Brett D'Alessandro about the creation of Backpacks for Life and the amazing services they provide to at-risk and homeless Veterans.
Backpacks For Life's mission is to provide a unique and personalized support system for homeless and at-risk veterans struggling to reintegrate into civilian life. After being equipped with the right tools and solutions, we want Veterans of all eras to seamlessly and confidently reintegrate into society and thrive. Through our two main programs, we can effectively support and empower our Veterans, reigniting the flame inside to live and succeed.
THE BOWERY PACK
The Bowery Pack was designed and engineered to sustain our homeless veterans during their time on the streets or in a shelter. With various safety and security features built-in, The Bowery Pack was designed to not only help our veterans survive but also, get off the streets.
Visit their webpage at https://www.backpacksforlife.org/
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Coming Home Well
Coming Home Well Directory is a combination of podcasts geared toward educating, supporting and advocating for our veterans and veteran caregiver community.Coming Home Well hosted by Dr. Tyler Pieron is a deep dive into the resources available for veterans and their families that assist with healing the trauma of war. On occasion Tyler is joined by historians as they revisit significant events within our military history to ensure our heroes are not forgotten. Straight To The Point hosted by Dr. Paul Lawrence and Dr. Tyler Pieron shave down to the specifics on veteran benefits and how they can assist with housing, compensation and education. With Paul's expertise as the former Under Secretary of The VBA, he brings knowledge and guidance. Military Aviatrix hosted by Liz Booker is a collaboration with Literary Aviatrix in exploring the amazing women of Military Aviation and opening the doors of the mind for young women to pursue their dream of becoming a pilot. Plug in and listen to stories of overcoming adversities to inspire others to persevere, historians reminding us of the sacrifices that come with war; and the heroic women who paved the way for women to soar with their dreams of flight.
Meet the Host
Dr. Tyler Pieron is an Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan (and a few other conflicts). He served in the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command as a Special Agent until he was medically retired. Tyler hosts Coming Home Well’s radio and podcast shows and focuses on TBI research and helping veterans wade through the bureaucracy to obtain benefits, especially education.
Tyler used his GI Bill benefits to earn a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security Policy and then a PhD. in Information Assurance after receiving a sabbatical and scholarship from the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program. Tyler lives with his wife Claire, their 3 children (2 boys and a girl), 3 dogs (Beagle, Boxer and Great Dane), 2 lizards (Bearded Dragon and Leopard Gecko), and many fish, near Charlottesville, VA, where he works with the Department of Defense on cyber intelligence issues.