2026 marks the fifth year of OMC! We invite you to join our annual One Mile Challenge: a month-long movement supporting the mental health and well-being of military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The challenge is simple: walk, run, roll, or ruck one mile each day throughout September. Whether you’re participating on your own, joining a team, or rallying your friends, family, coworkers, or community, every mile helps raise awareness and funds for our free programs serving guardians and their families.

On Sunday, our community gathered in Carmel, New York, for the inaugural Guardian Revival 5K Race. Military members, veterans, first responders, families, friends, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters came together for a morning filled with movement, encouragement, laughter, and connection. And while participants did a great job racing the clock, what matters most is being able to show up, move, and connect with community. We’re so grateful to everyone who made this day such a success!

Birding offers a chance to slow down, look around, and pay attention to the world and the animals that we might otherwise overlook. And anyone can do it! You don’t even have to go far to start birding. Our Another Summit outdoor program Executive Director Henri de la Vega shares some tips for beginner birders (including basic gear and guides), along with photos taken on a few of our Another Summit outings, both on our birding-focused nature walks and other adventures where birds have been spotted!

Every day, across the United States, correctional officers step behind secure doors and fortified walls to do a job that most people never see, but that every community depends on.

They manage tense environments, support rehabilitation, and maintain safety for those in custody, their fellow staff, and the public. The work is consistently demanding, sometimes dangerous, and all too often overlooked.

National Corrections Officers Week is an opportunity to change all that. It’s a moment each year that gives a chance to pause and recognize the officers and staff who serve on the front lines of our justice system.

If you think you can’t run your race because you’ve left your training til the last minute, think again — we’ve got you covered with this quick how-to guide that’s designed to get you across the finish line, whether you walk, run-walk, or run your 3.1-mile race from start to finish.

Join us for the Guardian Revival 5K Race in Carmel on Sunday, May 17, along the scenic Putnam Trailway at Lake Gleneida. Wherever you are, however you want to join, there’s a reason and a way for you to get involved. The in-person event will be timed and top finishers will receive medals, virtual participation available for people outside the Hudson Valley, and we’ve got a Kids ½ Mile Fun Run before the main event! Team competition & awards for departments, businesses & community groups, and individual top finishers.

Your guide to becoming a charity runner and raising money with purpose. Because running 26.2 miles is hard, but asking people for money can feel even harder. For our Guardian Revival Champions and other charity runners, fundraising is part of the reason to hit the pavement, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The good news is that effective fundraising isn’t about being pushy or perfect. It’s about being clear, consistent, and personal.

Media and representations of love, especially around Valentine’s Day, tend to focus on big expressions: flowers, dinner reservations, dramatic declarations. But most love — the kind that actually sustains people — is quieter than that. It looks like showing up, listening, and staying when things are uncomfortable. And for many, this kind of emotional connection was never explicitly taught.

Shorter days, colder weather, and disrupted routines can affect mood and energy. Many people experience the “winter blues” — a seasonal dip in motivation, sleep quality, and overall mood. The good news: research consistently shows that small, consistent actions can help regulate mood during the winter months. Here are some easy, evidence-based ways to support your mental health during winter.

On the last Friday of each month, our Another Summit outdoors program invites guardians and their friends & family to slow down, work with their hands, and connect over a shared table for Friday Night Fly Tying — a relaxed, two-hour evening workshop that welcomes complete beginners and experienced fly tiers alike. Come enjoy a low-pressure way to learn something new and leave with something you made yourself.

Guardian Revival is proud to celebrate the release of “Have a Good Time,” a bold new single from The Hot Mamas, an eclectic collective of femme multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters whose music is as joyful and unapologetic as it is skilled.

Released on Guardian Revival Records, the single was produced, recorded, and released with support from Encore, Guardian Revival’s music program, as part of its Tracks initiative — designed to help Guardians bring original music into the world with free professional resources and creative freedom.

Looking for thoughtful holiday gift ideas in 2025? This curated Guardian Revival Gift Guide features meaningful gifts for loved ones, friends, coworkers, outdoor adventurers, musicians, creatives, and dog lovers — with a special focus on mental health, wellness, creativity, and connection.

Created by the Guardian Revival team, this guide reflects our lived experience supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Every recommendation is practical, intentional, and aligned with well-being — whether you’re shopping for the holidays, birthdays, or year-round giving.

Our Boots & Paws program provides companion dogs to veterans and first responders for the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship.

The Boots & Paws team has pulled together some of their favorite products for taking care of their personal pups, as well as what we use with our dogs & recommend to guardians.

Another Summit Director of Outdoor Adventure & Education, Henri de la Vega, curated this updated 2025 gear guide with proven equipment trusted by backcountry leaders, long-distance hikers, canoe trippers, and weekend adventurers alike to help you choose the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.

This year marked our 11th Annual Veterans Appreciation Chow Down, and the community showed up in full force yet again! We welcomed 146 guests for the 11 AM seating and another 164 for the 2 PM seating — over 300 veterans, family members, friends, and community members gathering to share a meal, connection, and gratitude. Thank you to all who attended as well as our generous sponsors for making it happen.

As the spouse or partner of a first responder or military member, life often comes with a set of unique experiences that differ from those of a civilian family — moments of pride for your loved ones’ service and moments of worry when they’re away or on duty.

Whether you’re juggling family responsibilities or trying to work and hold down the fort at the same time, one thing is true for all of us — we all need a little me time.

Homefront is here with you, and we’ve prepared this list of great practices to help keep you centered, whether your spouse is working long hours across the street or on a mission across the globe.

Whether your spouse is serving on foreign shores or your parent is aboard a ship halfway around the world, the key to a great care package is thoughtful, personal, and practical items that will brighten their day and keep you both feeling connected, no matter how far away you are.

At Homefront, we know that bridging the distance can be tough — that’s why we’ve created this guide to help you put together a creative care package that will let your loved one know how much you mean to them, which can make even the toughest days just a little bit brighter.

Suicide Prevention Month isn’t just a date on a calendar — it’s a global movement. Every September, organizations, advocates, and communities come together to raise awareness and promote healing.

This month is more than just individual awareness — it’s a time to build connections, show unyielding compassion, and become a force for positive change.

It calls on us to educate ourselves and others about the risk factors, warning signs, and myths surrounding suicide. It encourages us to open our hearts and have stigma-free conversations about mental health. It empowers those who are struggling to seek help and reminds them that they’re not alone.

Journaling is more than just putting words on paper — it’s a way to truly listen to yourself. Research has shown that writing about your experiences can reduce stress, boost your mood, and help you make sense of complicated emotions.

For loved ones who serve, it can also be a bridge between the past and present, between what’s said aloud and what’s experienced internally.

Whether you write every day or only when the mood strikes, your words matter, your perspective matters, and your story is worth telling.

Guardian Revival’s One Mile Challenge is a 30-day virtual event held every September during Suicide Awareness Month.

Participants commit to walking, running, or rolling one mile each day—30 miles in 30 days—to raise awareness and critical funds that support veteran and first responder suicide prevention programs.

This nationwide challenge is open to anyone, anywhere, and helps fuel Guardian Revival’s free programs that build community, provide mental health support, and ensure no guardian walks alone. Sign up today and take the first step toward making a difference.