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.

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).

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.

Guardian Revival CEO and Co-Founder Alex Othmer and guardian Jason Lacayo (Police Officer & mental health advocate) joined Pix11 New York Living on-air to discuss our upcoming annual One Mile Challenge and encourage viewers to participate.

The Webutuck Central School District shared photos and an update about our therapy dog visits to several district schools, providing both students & staff with the opportunity to learn more about therapy dogs as well as enjoy interacting with them.

A Letter from our Executive Director as we remember that day and those who are no longer with us. We honor the guardians who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of others and all the guardians affected by that day. Includes a video clip about 9/11 from our upcoming mini-documentary highlighting our Boots & Paws program.