TRA and Bert's Salute to America Foundation are proud to present

A Day to Breathe, Belong, and Ride Together.

Join veterans, first responders, families, and friends for an escorted community ride built for connection, calm, and the simple power of open air. No pressure. No expectations. Just good people and the road ahead.

Our Programs

Our Programs: Building Pathways That Reduce Over-Stress, Isolation, and Burnout

At Trauma Recovery Alliance, our programs are designed to meet veterans and first responders where they are before overwhelm turns into crisis. Every offering is built with emotional safety, peer support, and dignity at the center. We focus on the three areas proven to reduce the stress, disconnection, and exhaustion that can escalate toward suicidal thoughts when left unaddressed.

Peer-Led Connection & Community Reset

Because isolation is one of the heaviest weights someone can carry.

We create judgment-free spaces where veterans and responders can reconnect with people who understand the pressures of service. From small group meet-ups to skill-building workshops, these gatherings rebuild belonging, trust, and the sense of “I’m not doing this alone.”

Purpose & Pathways Workshops

Because losing direction can feel like losing yourself.

Our workforce, entrepreneurship, and transitional support programs help participants rebuild confidence, uncover new opportunities, and take steady steps toward a meaningful next chapter. These pathways reduce chronic stress and restore a sense of control and purpose—two of the strongest protective factors against crisis.

Healing Through Experiences

Because the body remembers what the mind tries to carry alone.

We offer trauma-safe equine sessions, grounding outdoor experiences, and restorative practices that help regulate stress and rebuild emotional resilience. These experiences create calm, strengthen coping skills, and offer an accessible alternative to traditional support models—especially for those who don’t want “therapy,” but do want relief.

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Every contribution, no matter the size, becomes a direct investment in someone’s next chapter.If you feel called to stand with us, we’re grateful to have you alongside.

Give with confidence. Give with purpose. Give because no one should face the next chapter alone.

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OUR WHY

Because too many of our veterans and first responders are fighting battles long after their service ends—and they’re doing it alone.

They face burnout, trauma, job loss, and isolation at rates that should alarm all of us. In Charlotte County, they’re 10X more likely to face a mental health crisis with suicidal thoughts than the general population.

Not on our watch.

TRA (Trauma Recovery Alliance) was built by and for those who’ve walked that road. We’re not here to patch holes in a broken system—we’re here to rebuild it from the ground up. Peer-first. Purpose-driven. Community-rooted.

HOW WE HELP

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You’ve served. Now you deserve a next chapter that serves you.

Too many veterans are facing trauma and isolation after service. At TRA, we meet you where you are—with peer support, job pathways, and a community that gets it.