Circle of Change Veterans' Dog Program

The goal of the Circle Of Change Veterans' Dog Program is to help military veterans work through their PTSD and other psychological issues by focusing on training and working with dogs who also have issues.  The vets work with a professional trainer.  The dogs are customers of the trainer and many are rescues, dealing with issues of aggression or withdrawal.  There is no charge for the veterans to participate in the program.  The program partners with the Rockford VA Clinic and the Madison VA Hospital.

Stephen has been in nonprofit leadership roles in Rockford for over 20 years. The majority of that time he was President & CEO of Careers, Etc. and just prior to the Circle of Change was with Rock River Training/Workforce Connection. He has been recognized by the Department of Illinois of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars for outstanding service to U.S. military veterans.