Bethesda, Maryland - The holidays are a tough time for many veterans, including those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC treats 80 such soldiers on an outpatient basis through its Trauma Services treatment program. This year, they are celebrating the holidays with the help of Catapult Technology, Ltd., which is donating $2,500 to underwrite the program's holiday lunch Friday, December 14 from 10 AM to 12 PM.
"The veterans in the program have given a lot," said Randy Slager, chairman, CEO, and founder of Catapult Technology. "Since starting Catapult Technology, it has been a personal imperative for the company to support our veterans. That's why we're lending our support to the VA Medical Center for this special event."
Slager is a Vietnam-era Army veteran.
Catapult Technology, Ltd. is the leading Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Information Technology (IT) contractor to the Federal government. In addition to sponsoring a holiday lunch, Catapult is also donating books of gift certificates that the veterans can use at the Medical Center's retail store to purchase winter clothing and accessories, and personal items like toothbrushes, stamps and stationery.
Paula Gorman, Chief, Voluntary Service at the VA Medical Center, said, "We are grateful for Catapult's generosity and dedication in sponsoring this event. It means a lot when a private company makes it a priority to remember our veterans, especially during the holidays."
"Sponsoring the lunch for this dedicated group of veterans is our simple way of saying "Thank you and happy holidays," Slager added.
The men and women in the Trauma Program served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and the current conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.
About Catapult Technology
Catapult Technology, Ltd. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) information technology and consulting firm. Catapult provides comprehensive, quality technology solutions, human resources, and management consulting to the Federal government and private sector. Recognized as the top SDVO IT prime contractor to the Federal government, Catapult has been ranked by Inc. 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the country over the past several years. Focused on quality service delivery, Catapult is ISO 9001:2000 registered and has been appraised at Level 3 of the Capability Maturity Model, a SEI-authorized Lead Appraiser. Founded in August 1996, Catapult is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
About the Washington DC VA Medical Center
The Washington DC VA Medical Center is one of the nation's most active and high profile VA hospitals. The Washington DC VA Medical Center is a 171 bed tertiary care hospital with a 120 bed Comprehensive Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center and four community based outpatient clinics. The medical center serves over 72,000 area veterans.