For the past 8-years, Judy has organized an event called “Support our Troops” where Family Readiness Officer’s (FROs) from active duty Marine Corps units are contacted and a selection of special circumstances beside active duty families are selected to participate with this moving event. Thirty families were “gifted in 2011”, and no child was left behind in receiving gifts from Santa Claus and many prestigious sponsors throughout Southwest Riverside County.
Judy also launched a program called “Wheels for Warriors”. To date, Judy and her Foundation “All From The Heart” has gifted 92 power chairs to wounded warriors. Her most recent project (initiated by Judy) is her “Devine Equine” horse therapy project assisting veterans who suffer from traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Judy says the horses sense the stress and bonds with vets. One story involves a 64 old Vietnam vet who slept in his car for the past 8-years. Three weeks into horse therapy, he is now able to sleep in his own home. Congratulations 3rd District Woman of the Year, Judy Harter.