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, 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.

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.

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.