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Local Project Healing Waters chapter seeks volunteers and donations to serve veterans
Summary
A newly formed Monterey County chapter of Project Healing Waters presented to the council, outlining services for veterans, volunteer needs and upcoming events on April 13 in Carmel Valley Village.
During the council’s nonprofit spotlight on April 1, leaders of a recently established Project Healing Waters chapter described local programming that pairs veterans and active‑duty personnel with fly‑fishing and outdoor activities as a form of peer support and rehabilitation.
Gail (first name in transcript appears as “Bridal”/“Brian” interchangeably in public remarks) introduced Project Healing Waters Monterey County, a local chapter of the national nonprofit. The council heard that the group has run casting clinics and outings that attracted 15–30 veterans and active‑duty personnel and that more volunteers and donations are needed to support equipment, outings and accessibility. The chapter reported its first local event of the year is scheduled for April 13 in Carmel Valley Village and asked for donations of new camping gear, fly‑fishing equipment and monetary support.
Speakers said the chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization and requested referrals of veterans who might benefit from participation. They also described plans to engage high school volunteers from Carmel High School. Several council members thanked the volunteers and offered to share event information with local organizations.
No formal city action was required; the presentation served as an informational spotlight and an appeal for community partnerships and donations.
