If you have been thinking of applying, you better move quickly; if you know someone who might be entitled, inform them quickly, for the deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s Persian Gulf War Bonus is nigh and has not been extended. The deadline is still 31 August 2015. (more…)
It may not be as fashionable these days to talk about transition shelters for the chronic homelessness, with all the new emphasis on Housing First models (permanent housing with at least initial case management) and preventive services, but like shoes for feet, “one size does not fit all.” There is a place for this service which wraps itself around a chronically homeless veteran and assists him/her in recovery to the point that he/she resumes a productive life – and being concerned about the continuum of care often needed afterwards. (more…)
LAST CALL!
TIME CHANGE DUE SUMMER’S EXTREME HEAT
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
FLY FISHING OUTING
Tuesday July 15th 2014
BOB SAKS’ POND
4 PM TO 8 PM
Dear Vets and Volunteers,
A Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Mini-Outing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th 2014 at Bob Saks’ Pond between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is an informal day of fishing for fun. There will be no schedule to follow. The group will be limited to the first 10 vets and 10 instructors who return the pre-registration form below. (more…)
Long awaited, the Department of Veterans Affairs recently and relatively silently launched its airborne hazards and burn pit registry on its mobile health website only (as of this writing), https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home. The registry is intended to be an epidemiological research tool with examinations helping to enhance VA’s understanding of any identified long-term adverse health effects of exposure to burn pits and other airborne hazards during deployment —ultimately leading to better health care. (more…)
Volunteers are now being sought to help with the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia during the period 12 through 17 August 2014. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America are “co-presenting” or hosting the Games, the largest of its kind in the world, and expected to attract more than 500 veterans athletes with spinal cord injuries, amputations or serious neurological disorders. (more…)
The Rotary Club of Bethlehem, via a fundraiser in the Fall (5 October), has decided to support the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council in its efforts to help military veterans who could use special assistance. The Council is thankful to them for their willingness to help us in serving this important segment of our society and our local community; and their effort neatly dovetails with needs being generated by some of our alliance efforts. (more…)
On 22 June, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., VALOR Clinic Foundation is once again conducting a mini-stand down for the homeless, veteran and non-veteran alike. This time the event will be held at the Monocacy Park in Bethlehem. For more details, see the flyer below. (more…)
Back in 2004, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council first reported the Commonwealth had serious problems in its veterans affairs system. While improvements have been made, the system still languishes.
Now, Penn State University – Harrisburg Campus, under contract to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is conducting a ‘veterans needs assessment.’ It is asking you to complete an online survey, if you are a Pennsylvania veteran – and furthermore, to encourage others you know to do so. (more…)
On Flag Day, 14 June, between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Woodlawn Memorial Park at 1500 Airport Road, Allentown (opposite the shopping mall with Redner’s) is holding a lunch to honor and appreciate veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices. There is no charge for the event and no registration is required. (more…)
Three Day Symposium To Be Held in Pittsburgh On the heels of last year’s Gettysburg event, comes a similar event to be held 6 through 8 June at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh. Registration is $25 for female veterans and includes meals and lodging for the weekend. Contact Jennifer Read more…