ROCKFORD (WREX) — Thousands of dollars are going to a group that, along with man's best friend, helps veterans.

Circle of Change Veterans Dog Program got a $10,000 grant. The Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' Community Grants Program gave the grant. Circle of Change aims to improve the quality of life for veterans diagnosed with PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other psychological trauma. The program provides therapy through the training and handling of dogs.

"There's a lot of veterans in this community," said Circle of Change Executive Director Steve Haight. "So it's important that we have a community-based organization that's working hand-in-hand with the VA to provide these additional services free to veterans."

Haight says the money will help fund classes for 2020. For more information on Circle of Change, click here.