We are very thankful that we have these stories to share, and are immensely proud of these individuals who call themselves SSAFA supporters.
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The brave and charitable men and women who support, and have been supported by, SSAFA.
We are very thankful that we have these stories to share, and are immensely proud of these individuals who call themselves SSAFA supporters.
Every year we help thousands of serving personnel, veterans and their families, ensuring they never have to battle alone. Here are the stories of just a few.
Second World War veteran Owen Filer, and Wales' oldest man, was supported by SSAFA during the war, and 80 years later at his 107th birthday!
SSAFA is delighted to report that Veterans Railcard has become a Corporate Partner, supporting the mentoring of service personnel entering 'civvy street'.
SSAFA's ongoing partnership with the United State's Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors provided another 10 bereaved service families with a weekend of "remembrance, friendship, and shared hope".
New partnership helps the SSAFA Overseas Community Health team provide improved service to Forces' families who have experienced the devastating loss of their baby.
A proud soldier who struggled with life on 'civvy street', Lee's life was transformed when he was put into contact with a SSAFA Mentor.
Life deteriorated for single mother Jacqui after she left the military, but a SSAFA caseworker helped her find her feet and get back into control.
Jas was one of many Gurkha veterans feeling isolated in his retirement, but SSAFA helped them reconnect with their friends and families.