Family Support The need for family support varies widely depending on circumstances. When a service member is unable to support his family due to illness or injury, or a family has lost a loved one to service, the Trident House Charities Program steps in to give back. The purpose of the program is to fill in the gaps, support- ing additional special needs. From camps for children to direct medical assistance not covered by other Special Operations support programs, family support is no small feat. This program ensures funding to those who require it most, where Federal funding falls short. The Canine Project Partnering with Baden K-9 of Ontario, Cana- da, along with the generous support of ded- icated donors, the Navy SEAL Museum has provided multiple working dogs to veterans of the Special Operations community. This unique program creates an effective platform to help veterans assimilate back into civilian life by facilitating a special relationship be- tween man and dog. The bond between elite operator and elite canine provides the struc- ture and fellowship many veterans require to find their purpose in the civilian world, something they often feel is missing after leaving years of training and combat. Additional Giving Opportunities The Museum’s outreach is as diverse as the warriors it serves. The Museum in Fort Pierce has plans to continue to expand and grow to better serve the SEAL community and to further educate the public about the unprec- edented contribution of the Frogmen to our freedom. Supporters may designate funds to the Fort Pierce expansion project. Donors may allocate funds to any of the above pillars of support or give without spe- cific designation/restriction. The Trident House Charities Program