Veterans’ LDRSHIP Network:The Purple Connection

Presented by:Emma Toops

Major, U.S. Army (Retired)

VISION

• Create AWARENESS

• Enable ACCESS

• Empower ACTION

Veterans’ LDRSHIP Network

MISSION:

Expedite and support the reintegration, personal / professional growth, and healing of military personnel and their families

Regularly bring together high-level subject matter expertise and facilitate efficient connections

The Purple Connection

The networking vehicle in KC Metro specifically for military personnel, military family, and the military-support community.

Better overall understanding of each other and the value each brings to our communities and businesses.

Intended Outcomes

Veterans’ LDRSHIP Network

Veterans helping Veterans

Expected Values• L – Loyalty•D – Duty• R – Respect• S – Selfless Service•H – Honor• I – Integrity• P – Personal Courage

What’s with the names?

The Network of military-supporting organizations of KC

What’s with the names?

The Purple Connection

The color for Joint is PURPLE

Participants represent a Joint environment of allies

Purpose: Facilitate meaningful connections for participants

Red + Blue = Purple

Red = NetworkBlue = Military, Veteran, or Military FamilyRed + Blue = Purple

The Purple Connection is a Networking Event

Veterans’ LDRSHIP Network is

a Coalition of Community Resources Spiritual

THE PURPLE CONNECTION

Education

Career

Health

Social

Legal

FinancialBusinessOwnership

Red = NetworkBlue = Military, Veteran, or Military FamilyRed + Blue = Purple