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By Charlene Rubush, May 6, 2010 4:57 pm

We do believe when we stand together as a nation, we can make a difference

and help out troops adjust to their new life at home.-

The Grant Humanitarian Foundation

Corte Madera, California

Elena Grant has received many blessings in her own life. Her grandmother, Lurline Matson Roth and her mother, Berenice Spalding, passed on their family tradition of nurturing, cultivating, and giving back to community and society.

In 1975, Elena’s grandmother set an admirable example when she donated her Filoli family home, complete with furnishings and formal gardens, to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations.

Lurline Matson Roth’s father, William Matson (1849-1917) was the founder of the Matson Navigation Company. Mrs. Roth also served as the president of the San Francisco Chapter of the Red Cross during World War II. Continue reading 'Elena Grant – Combat Relief for Returning Soldiers'»

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By Charlene Rubush, May 4, 2010 4:42 pm

Part One:

I’m continually amazed by the growing resources for combat veterans and their families.

I’ve recently become aware of “Combat Relief,” which is a mission of “The Grant Humanitarian Foundation” based in San Francisco, California. From the website, we learn:

The Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s mission is to care for America’s military men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Specifically, the Foundation helps nurture back to health American troops suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Continue reading 'PTSD-Affected Returning Combat Vets – Combat Relief'»