Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW Charitable Trust Proud to Donate to PsychArmor in Support of Military and Veteran Communities

Babylon, NY – June 12, 2025 –  Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW Charitable Trust proudly presented a generous donation to PsychArmor, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to transforming the way our nation engages with the military and Veteran community through the power of education and training.

The check was presented by Jack Caffey, President of RWDSU Local 1102, to PsychArmor CEO Dr. Tina Atherall at the charitable trust’s recent fundraising event. The event, which was attended by community and labor leaders and supporters,  celebrated shared missions of compassion and action, and highlighted the importance of supporting those who serve, along with their families and caregivers.

“Tina Atherall, the CEO of this great organization who is with us today, is helping build a more connected, compassionate, and informed nation—one relationship at a time,” said Caffey during the presentation.

PsychArmor’s mission focuses on equipping individuals and communities with knowledge, tools, and powerful stories to better understand and support military service members, Veterans, and their families. As a trusted source of military cultural awareness, PsychArmor’s training and resources reach caregivers, employers, clinicians, and communities across the nation.

“Local organizations like RWDSU Local 1102 show how meaningful change can begin at the community level,” said Dr. Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor. “Their generosity has a ripple effect—strengthening our ability to educate the nation and creating a more understanding, connected, and grateful country for those who have served.”

The charitable trust of Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW, whose mission is "transforming lives through compassion and action," continues its legacy of advocacy and giving. The union, officially chartered in the late 1930s, proudly represents workers across a range of industries and remains committed to uplifting all working people. 

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact Carole Turner at cturner@psycharmor.org.

About PsychArmor
PsychArmor is a San Diego-based nonprofit that empowers individuals and organizations to effectively engage with and support the military-connected community through expert-led education and culturally informed training. For more information about PsychArmor, visit www.psycharmor.org.

About RWDSU Local 1102
Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW is a labor union affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers. The Local fights every day for job security, better wages, quality health care, and the dignity of work for all its members.

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