Battle Borne’s Kelsey Aikens on Housing for Women Veterans

Posted On September 4, 2026 By lvwithlove In /

Kelsey Aikens, Director of Social Services for Battle Borne, joins the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast to discuss the housing gap facing women veterans in the Lehigh Valley.

Women veterans experiencing a housing crisis can find themselves caught between general shelters that may not understand veteran-specific needs and veteran programs that were not designed around women, children or families.

Kelsey discusses Battle Borne’s effort to expand transitional housing for women veterans and their families, her own experience returning from deployment during COVID, and how the organization connects veterans with housing, benefits, mental health care and other community resources.

Learn more: WeAreBattleBorne.com

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The 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl Is Back

Explore the community-built map of Halloween displays across the Lehigh Valley and check out the limited-edition It Came From the Lehigh River shirts created with Bethlehem artist Thymes Zup.

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22 Is 22 Too Many: Gabe Atkins’ Coast-to-Coast Ride for Veteran Suicide Awareness

Posted On August 3, 2026 By lvwithlove In /

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Marine veteran Gabe Atkins is taking on a roughly 3,500-mile bicycle ride from Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, to San Diego, California, to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention and support organizations helping veterans in crisis.

After serving two tours in Afghanistan, Gabe struggled to readjust to civilian life and watched friends and fellow veterans battle PTSD, isolation, and a loss of purpose. He talks about why asking for help can be so difficult, how photography helped him begin moving forward, and why finding a community can be an important first step.

Gabe also explains the planning behind the 102-day ride, his decision to document the journey in 22-mile blocks, and his commitment to being transparent about the money raised. Fifty percent of proceeds after costs will support organizations including Battle Borne and Wounded Warrior Project.

Follow the journey, donate, or purchase campaign merchandise at:

https://22is22toomany.com/

Veterans in crisis, or anyone concerned about a veteran, can call 988 and press 1 or text 838255 for free, confidential support.

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Battle Borne Walk for Wellness 2026 Set for May 16 in Bethlehem

Posted On April 21, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /

Battle Borne will host its 6th Annual Walk for Wellness on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, bringing together veterans, families, local organizations, and supporters for a morning focused on mental health, wellness, and connection.

Mix and Mingle with SURV Restaurant and Battle Borne in Easton on November 11

Posted On October 31, 2025 By lvwithlove In Community News /

SURV Restaurant in Easton is hosting a community networking event with Battle Borne, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through mental health initiatives and peer mentorship.

Lehigh Valley Walk for Recovery

Posted On June 5, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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In this episode of Lehigh Valley with Love, we take a scenic walk along Sand Island with Tom Cotter, a representative of the Lehigh Valley Walk for Recovery.

Join us as we discuss the importance of community support, the upcoming Lehigh Valley Walk for Recovery event hosted by the great people at BATTLE BORNE, and how you can get involved in making a difference.

Event Details:

Lehigh Valley Walk for Recovery hosted by Battle Borne
Date: Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m.
Location: Campus of LCCC, 4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA
More Info: facebook.com/LVwalkforrecovery

GUESTS

Tom Cotter – Lehigh Valley Walk For Recovery

LINKS

Lehigh Valley Walk For Recovery: www.facebook.com/LVwalkforrecovery