2026 Annual Coalition Convening: Bringing the Movement Together in Louisville
More than 250 attendees from over 125 organizations gathered to strengthen partnerships, celebrate progress, and advance veteran suicide prevention.
This year’s Annual Coalition Convening in Louisville was a powerful reminder of what Face the Fight is built for: connection that turns coordination into action.
Nearly half of attendees were attending their first Face the Fight convening, a clear sign that the movement continues to grow and that more leaders across sectors are stepping forward to take on this shared responsibility. The convening reinforced a shared focus on partnership, measurable outcomes, and stronger pathways to support for veterans, families, caregivers, and communities.
It also celebrated the reach of Face the Fight-funded programs, which have connected more than one million veterans, service members, family members, caregivers, and survivors with prevention, connection, early intervention strategies, and training. The convening closed with renewed momentum and a shared commitment to advancing life-saving work together.
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