Posts by WAVES Project
The effect of single use plastics on our oceans.
“Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics”. That’s the advice a young, aimless Dustin Hoffman received in the 1967 film, The Graduate. Turns out, that was great advice. When plastic was created in the 1950s, families celebrated the dawn of a new, convenient, disposable lifestyle. In 2016, nearly 168 million metric tons of single-use plastic…
Read MoreProgram Update:
WAVES Project continues to grow to meet the demand as we have seen an increase in veteran applicants over the past year. Currently, there are more than 150 new applicants on the waiting list for 64 new applicant spaces available in 2020. To help meet the need, WAVES Project has increased fundraising efforts to offer…
Read MoreIntroducing – FOB Palmdale
One of the first FOB’s is located in Palmdale with the Antelope Valley Desert Divers (AVDD) Club. Led by retired Navy Veteran and AVDD Club President, Jeff Carlon, the Palmdale FOB has certified and supported five veterans. They recently completed their second class with a dive off the shores of Catalina.
Read MoreSea Otters: Puppies of the Sea
We are continuing our series on ocean life, written by WAVES Project volunteer Trina. This is an in-depth report on Sea Otters, their habitat, endangered status and lots of great information.
Read MoreOccupational Therapy and SCUBA
Occupational Therapist Dennis Pabin explains the different therapies available to WAVES Project participants and the benefits.
Read MoreOctober 2019 Training Update
We had a record breaking number of classes and certifications in the third quarter of the year. Over 200 classes and 84 veterans and their buddies were served, nearly doubling the number in any previous quarter!
Read MoreFourth Annual Charity Match – Shootout
The Fourth Annual Linea de Fuego Charity Match raises funds to support the programs of the WAVES Project for wounded veterans. It was a perfect Southern California day to be outdoors. Thanks to all who participated!
Read MoreSeptember Training Update
It was a great day for diving as we combined our Open Water Class with some fun dives. Divers and families came out to La Jolla Shores early on a Sunday morning. It was a great relief from the heat in Temecula – the cloud cover stayed until about noon when the sweatshirts came off…
Read MoreHelp Wounded Veterans by Volunteering
We use an online service called Track It Forward to keep volunteers informed of events. You can log your volunteer hours through this service and help WAVES Project show that we have strong community support. This fall there will be lots of events where we need volunteers to help raise funds for our programs. The…
Read MoreWaco Merchant
One of the people who began working with the WAVES Project in the early days is Waco Merchant – US Marine Corps veteran and an SSI Assistant Instructor. Waco is also a veteran who received injuries to his body while serving, including cracked vertebrae and injuries to his knee and shoulder resulting in several surgeries.…
Read MoreGolden Eagle Properties Announces iShare program
When you buy or sell a home, donate to WAVES Project! You can donate to WAVES Project, just by using part of the real estate commission you would normally pay to list your home! Your donation may even be tax deductible. When you list your home, investment property, commercial property, land, or other real property…
Read MoreSergio Velasquez
Sergio Velasquez enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1997 where he met his wife Mirlein who also served. They are both retired and have built a beautiful life together. He says the WAVES Project gave him hope that there were other forms of help than therapy and taking medication.
Read MoreVA Mission Act Urgent Care Rules
How to use the new VA Urgent Care program. WAVES Project Chaplain, Sid lists answers to the most common questions and some providers in our area.
Read MoreWAVES Project – Dry Tortugas National Park
WAVES Project divers conducting work at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Read MoreHelping Veterans find Peace through SCUBA Diving
Helping veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress through SCUBA Diving. A great article from npr.org and two videos about our programs for wounded veterans.
Read MoreJuly Training, Events and important activities
We have new Open Water Divers! Open water training was conducted at La Jolla Shores where the divers not only got their SCUBA Certifications but had a lot of fun! The Sand Dollar beds at La Jolla are always a favorite sight! In addition to training new divers in Southern California, we did a lot…
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