Poughkeepsie, NY - April 30, 2026 - Marshall+Sterling, in partnership with Guardian Revival’s Boots & Paws program, supported the awarding of a companion dog to a local veteran and first responder, marking the program’s fourth placement this year and reflecting Marshall+Sterling’s broader Impact+ commitment to strengthening health and well-being across the communities it serves.

Combining a festive race-day atmosphere with a meaningful cause, the Guardian Revival 5K in Carmel, N.Y., invites participants of all ages and abilities to come out, have fun, and show their support for the military, veterans, and first responders.

Online registration is open now at:

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Carmel/Guardian5k

Guardian Revival’s fitness program, RISE, and Level Up Athletic Club have come together to create Guardian Strong - A community fitness event for awareness, hope, and healing, designed to benefit programs for veterans, active military, and first responders.

Guardian Revival has appointed attorney and U.S. Navy veteran Daniel Ravo as Board Secretary, joining the nonprofit’s Board of Directors to help strengthen governance, strategy, and organizational growth. Ravo, a litigator, brings a unique blend of legal expertise and lived military experience to the organization’s mission of supporting the mental health and well-being of military, veterans, first responders, and their families

Guardian Revival announced the retirement of CEO Aaron Leonard and the appointment of Kim Haight, MPA, as interim CEO, drawing on her more than a decade of nonprofit executive experience in organizational strategy, advocacy, crisis response, and cross-sector collaboration to guide the organization into its next chapter.

Guardian Revival’s One Mile Challenge for physical & mental health: Participants across the U.S. are pledging to walk, run, or roll one mile a day this September to raise awareness and support for military, veterans & first responders. Happening in September in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, this year’s event is presented by GOVX.

We are proud to announce that registration is now open for the 4th Annual One Mile Challenge (OMC) — a nationwide, virtual fitness fundraiser happening in September in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. This year’s event is presented by GOVX, an organization committed to giving back to those who serve. Whether you walk, run, or roll, the goal is simple: take on one mile a day, every day, in September.

Guardian Revival, Putnam County, and the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program are proud to announce the official dedication of the Putnam County Guardian Dog Park, located in the Upper Park of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY. The dedication honors military, veterans, first responders & K9 Handler Captain Max Kalkstein.

In response to the opioid crisis, Putnam officials have created a Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Team — a multi-disciplinary group designed to conduct in-depth reviews of select local deaths in an effort to better understand and prevent future tragedies. The team’s leaders include the county’s Director of Mental Health Paul Tang, Dual Recovery Coordinator Lauren Johnson, and Director of the Child Advocacy Center Marla Behler, along with Shanna Siegel of the Putnam County Department of Health and Megan Castellano of Guardian Homefront.

Radio station 101.5 WPDH, MHA of Dutchess County and Mid-Hudson Pump presented Guardian Revival with $500 towards our programs and spoke with one of our Outreach team members (and Army veteran), Joe Hunt, about what we do to help make a difference.

Guardian Revival is proud to announce the official launch of Rise, a comprehensive wellness program designed to help military members, veterans, and first responders enhance their focus, energy, and overall well-being. The strength and resilience of our nation’s guardians come at a cost. Long shifts, high-stress environments, and constant physical and mental demands take a toll. Rise is here to help change that.

Guardian Revival CEO Aaron Leonard was interviewed for an article in The Highlands Current about a recent statewide survey of 6,000 first responders that highlights the mental health challenges faced by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers. Many hesitate to seek help due to stigma and career concerns — something that Guardian Revival actively works to change, both in terms of fighting the stigma and actively helping our guardians towards improved mental health & well-being.

Aaron Leonard replaces Alex Othmer as Chief Executive Officer at Guardian Revival. Leonard retired as Lieutenant Colonel after more than 27 years in the US Army and worked for Sierra Club Military Outdoors before leading Guardian Revival’s Another Summit program.

Hudson Valley Magazine article highlighting Co-Founder Alex Othmer’s story and the development of Guardian Revival & our free, transformative programs — outdoor adventures (primarily offered in the Hudson Valley), companion dogs, music (including our recording studio at GR HQ in Beacon), and peer services (support via group gatherings, direct 1:1 private sessions, and non-crisis talk line).

Let the countdown begin! New Year’s Eve is one of the most fun and festive nights of the year, and here in Dutchess County, we are ready to pop the cork, pour the Champagne and toast 2025 in grand fashion. Here is a list of 25 can’t-miss, alphabetically listed New Year’s Eve hot spots and uniquely Dutchess experiences (including a few that are kiddo-friendly). So, get out and celebrate!

The Sierra Club highlighted our partnership in offering outings to veterans as one of their 2024 highlights. “From Alaska to Florida, our chapters are partnering with groups like Healing Hearts, Guardian Revival, YMCA, and the Wounded Warrior Project to deliver the benefits of the outdoors directly to participants.”

Halston Media News reported on our 10th Annual Veterans Chow Down, hosted on November 10, 2024. Each year, we are honored to organize and host an appreciation dinner for veterans & their guests, with over 150 joining us for our 10th annual dinner. County Executive Kevin Byrne and Deputy County Executive Jim Burpoe, a U.S Army veteran, were among over 70 volunteers supporting the Chow Down.

“For the first time, local women serving in the armed forces have been recognized thanks to the Patterson Rotary and Guardian Revival, groups which on Saturday hosted Putnam’s 1st annual Women’s Veterans Recognition Brunch. More than 125 people gathered at the Centennial Golf Club for the event.”

The New York Post included one of our Boots & Paws companion dog recipients in an article about the value of dogs in helping veterans with PTSD: “Military veterans say these dogs saved them from crippling PTSD — ‘He’s totally changed my life’”

Our Homefront Executive Program Director, Megan Castellano, participated in a Suicide Prevention Roundtable organized by Senator Pete Harckham. “The mental health crisis in our communities is a pressing issue that requires a multi-faceted approach,” said Harckham.