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Paws Forward

LXCL:This track is for individuals who wish to support the Foundation financially and attend public events/graduations. It is designed for those who are not seeking an active daily volunteer role or future board leadership.

Tier 1: General Community Member

LXCL:This track is for individuals who wish to actively serve the Foundation. Completing two (2) consecutive years in good standing within this tier is a mandatory prerequisite for any future eligibility to be nominated to the Executive Board of Directors.

Tier 2: The "Associate" Probationary Track (Active Volunteer

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Become a Member of Paws Forward Foundation&nbsp;&quot;Standard of Care: Medical-Grade. Cost to Hero: Zero.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paws Forward Foundation provides elite, medical-grade Service Dogs at zero cost to veterans, service members, first responders, law enforcement, fire fighters, and their families. We operate with a specialized focus on women&#39;s mental health and survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). &nbsp; Our highly trained medical assets specialize in psychiatric, mobility/physical, medical/scent alert, and hearing assistance. (Note: We do not train or place seeing-eye guide dogs). &nbsp; By becoming a member, you are stepping into the gap to help us build a trauma-informed sanctuary and provide life-saving partnerships for those who have sacrificed for our communities. Choose Your Membership TrackWe offer two distinct, non-voting membership tiers to fit how you wish to support our mission: &nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tier 1: General Community Member:&nbsp;This track is for individuals who wish to support the Foundation financially and attend public events/graduations. It is designed for those who are not seeking an active daily volunteer role or future board leadership. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tier 2: The &quot;Associate&quot; Probationary Track (Active Volunteer/Advisor):&nbsp;This track is for individuals who wish to actively serve the Foundation. Completing two (2) consecutive years in good standing within this tier is a mandatory prerequisite for any future eligibility to be nominated to the Executive Board of Directors. &nbsp;</li></ul>Tier 2 Volunteer &amp; Advisory OpportunitiesIf you choose the Tier 2 Associate track, you can apply your skills in the following critical areas: &nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Puppy Socializer: Providing early environmental conditioning utilizing strict adherence to positive reinforcement (LIMA) methods. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Respite &amp; Continuity Handler: Providing emergency short-term or long-term housing for service dogs in training. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Event Logistics &amp; Administration: Assisting with fundraisers, events, and community outreach. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Peer Support &amp; Trauma Navigation: Assisting our MST and Male Peer Coordinators with community integration. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strategic Advisory Board: Providing professional, subject-matter expertise to guide our operations. &nbsp;</li></ul>The &quot;Tip of the Spear&quot; Ethics PledgeTo protect the vulnerable populations we serve, all members must agree to our core operational ethics: &nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Actively foster a physically and psychologically safe, &quot;Zero Judgment&quot; environment that honors the recovery journeys of MST and PTSD survivors. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Maintain HIPAA-level privacy regarding the identities, medical diagnoses, and trauma histories of all applicants. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strictly utilize the Foundation&#39;s approved, ADI-compliant positive reinforcement methods if handling a canine asset. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Certify that you are not seeking to utilize Foundation methodologies for a competing for-profit business or attempting to overtake the Foundation&#39;s operations. &nbsp;</li></ul>Membership DuesAnnual dues for both the Community and Associate Memberships are $50.00. These dues are payable upon application approval and renew every January 1st. (Note: Applicants actively receiving a service dog are entirely exempt from all organizational fees). &nbsp; Moving Forward. Bonded. One Paw at a Time.

Hi First name, Thank you for shopping with us and for supporting our cause with your purchase. Your support directly contributes to our mission and helps us make a positive impact. If you would like to further contribute, consider spreading the word about our shop to your friends and family, or contacting us directly to learn about volunteer opportunities! Thank you once again for your support. Melanie Vollmer pawsforwardnwa@gmail.com

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Become a Member of Paws Forward Foundation "Standard of Care: Medical-Grade. Cost to Hero: Zero."  Paws Forward Foundation provides elite, medical-grade Service Dogs at zero cost to veterans, service members, first responders, law enforcement, fire fighters, and their families. We operate with a specialized focus on women's mental health and survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST).   Our highly trained medical assets specialize in psychiatric, mobility/physical, medical/scent alert, and hearing assistance. (Note: We do not train or place seeing-eye guide dogs).   By becoming a member, you are stepping into the gap to help us build a trauma-informed sanctuary and provide life-saving partnerships for those who have sacrificed for our communities. Choose Your Membership TrackWe offer two distinct, non-voting membership tiers to fit how you wish to support our mission:  <ul><li>Tier 1: General Community Member: This track is for individuals who wish to support the Foundation financially and attend public events/graduations. It is designed for those who are not seeking an active daily volunteer role or future board leadership.  </li><li>Tier 2: The "Associate" Probationary Track (Active Volunteer/Advisor): This track is for individuals who wish to actively serve the Foundation. Completing two (2) consecutive years in good standing within this tier is a mandatory prerequisite for any future eligibility to be nominated to the Executive Board of Directors.  </li></ul>Tier 2 Volunteer &amp; Advisory OpportunitiesIf you choose the Tier 2 Associate track, you can apply your skills in the following critical areas:  <ul><li>Puppy Socializer: Providing early environmental conditioning utilizing strict adherence to positive reinforcement (LIMA) methods.  </li><li>Respite &amp; Continuity Handler: Providing emergency short-term or long-term housing for service dogs in training.  </li><li>Event Logistics &amp; Administration: Assisting with fundraisers, events, and community outreach.  </li><li>Peer Support &amp; Trauma Navigation: Assisting our MST and Male Peer Coordinators with community integration.  </li><li>Strategic Advisory Board: Providing professional, subject-matter expertise to guide our operations.  </li></ul>The "Tip of the Spear" Ethics PledgeTo protect the vulnerable populations we serve, all members must agree to our core operational ethics:  <ul><li>Actively foster a physically and psychologically safe, "Zero Judgment" environment that honors the recovery journeys of MST and PTSD survivors.  </li><li>Maintain HIPAA-level privacy regarding the identities, medical diagnoses, and trauma histories of all applicants.  </li><li>Strictly utilize the Foundation's approved, ADI-compliant positive reinforcement methods if handling a canine asset.  </li><li>Certify that you are not seeking to utilize Foundation methodologies for a competing for-profit business or attempting to overtake the Foundation's operations.  </li></ul>Membership DuesAnnual dues for both the Community and Associate Memberships are $50.00. These dues are payable upon application approval and renew every January 1st. (Note: Applicants actively receiving a service dog are entirely exempt from all organizational fees).   Moving Forward. Bonded. One Paw at a Time.

Paws Forward

Paws Forward Foundation Memberships

Tier 1: General Community Member

$50

Tier 2: The "Associate" Probationary Track (Active Volunteer

$50