Tag: Helping Veterans
Opening Doors to Innovation: Building Strong Connections to Rapidly House Veterans
Please join the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) for a free webinar discussion...
New Vans Haul Disabled Veterans
When three of the four vans serving local disabled veterans crossed the 200,000-mile mark some time ago and a third van had topped 196,000 miles, Larry Smith decided it was time for some new wheels.
VetSuccess Now Serving Veterans at 94 Campuses Nationwide
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it is expanding the availability of services through the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program to an additional 62 new locations this fall – bringing the number of VSOC schools across the country to 94.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – June 10, 2013
According to Fred Davis, campus director for the Office of Veterans Affairs at Rutgers-Camden, Orellana is familiar to many veterans on campus.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – March 27, 2013
The Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will meet on April 9, 2013, in Room 23 at 131 M Street NE, Washington, DC, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to evaluate Rehabilitation Research and Development Center of Excellence and Research Enhancement Award Program applications.
Housing Proposed to Help Homeless
As another Iowa winter nears, nighttime temperatures are dropping, and not everyone in the state has a warm place to call home.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 24 2012
Every third Friday of September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, where the nation reflects on those who suffered in the hands of the enemy, and those who never came home.
Industry Recognizes VA Campaigns for Raising Public Awareness for Vets Mental...
Two U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs public awareness campaigns designed to help Veterans who seek mental health care assistance have received forty-three industry and association awards for communication and design excellence.
What makes hearing on the telephone so difficult?
Many veterans struggle with hearing loss, ranging anywhere from a mild to severe loss. Even with a slight hearing loss, it can be difficult, even frustrating, to hear on the telephone.
Give Back to Veterans: Be a Volunteer Caregiver
he Voluntary Service Caregiver Support Program at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking volunteers in the local community who would like to give back to our local Veterans by becoming a volunteer caregiver.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – September 17, 2012
Did you know? VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.
After War, Vets Fight for Jobs at Home
In 2006, following two tours in Iraq working motor transport, former Marine Mike Liguori went through the Department of Labor's Transition Assistance Program for military members and used the modern G.I. Bill to get a business administration degree at Menlo College in northern California, where he still lives.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – August 28, 2012
Veterans! Here’s your Top 10 News stories of the day compiled from the latest sources
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Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – July 28, 2012
Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense ... Eventually, Blackburn went to a local law enforcement academy, where she got her training in contract security.
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News April 03, 2012
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which provides VA an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to supporting Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST).
Guitars for Vets
Music therapy has been embraced for years as an effective therapy to help Veteran patients cope with physical or emotional injuries