Unlike previously reported to us, the telephone numbers for the County Director of Veterans Affairs of Northampton County at the new location have changed. We have just been informed the new telephone numbers are (W) 610-829-4877, (Fax) 610-829-2418. ### As of 29 March 2014
On 19 March 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veterans and active-duty military personnel with service-connected Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, are now presumed medically eligible for the VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants, which help pay for the costs for building, Read more…
Veterans! Heads Up on Your Next Driver’s License RenewalOn March 4 with a lot of fanfare at Fort Indiantown Gap and after considerable time spent to get it up and running, Governor Corbett officially announced that veterans now can apply to PennDOT’s Department of Motor Vehicles for a new veterans designation on their drivers licenses (or identification cards) at their option and at no extra charge (if being done during as part of the routine cycle for driver’s license renewal or first application). The designation consists of an American flag with the word “Veteran” beneath it. The measure was authorized by Act 176 of 2012. (more…)
While Lehigh County seeks a new County Director of Veterans Affairs, Northampton County is moving its as part of an effort to consolidate and centralize Department of Human Services operations within the county. Effective March 10 you will find the Office of Veterans Affairs in the brand new Human Services Building at 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem (Bethlehem Township). An anticipated result will be convenient, one-stop shopping for human services, of which veterans affairs is meant to be a part. (more…)
A new weekly feature has been added to the Job Board to provide additional, consolidated, local employment information, CareerLink’s VER Desk Notes. ### As of 19 February 2014
Lehigh County’s Human Resources Department is seeking a person to fulfill the role of County Director of Veterans Affairs. For more information or to apply, click here (you may have to scroll down a few positions). ### As of 13 February 2014
It is that time of year again when temperatures are getting cold again. Temperatures are predicted to be slightly below 32 degrees overnight throughout the next couple of days and into the weekend. I have spoken with both Shelter Directors (Salvation Army and Allentown Rescue Mission) who have agreed to Read more…
The Lehigh County Veterans’ Mentorship Program, a beneficial county effort which plays shortstop to a full Veterans’ Treatment Court as practiced in other states and a few counties of this Commonwealth, is holding a special Veterans Forum partially as a result of recent veterans’ suicides in the area. It is entitled, “Hope, Healing and Returning Home.” Its purpose is to provide information regarding: suicide prevention, the Veterans’ Mentorship Program itself, and other support services. It will be held on 7 November, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the former Veterans Sanctuary site at 24 S. Fifth St., Allentown. (more…)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, using Penn State University (PSU) – Harrisburg as its contractor, is conducting an unusual survey to assess the real needs of veterans and their families.
There are significant concerns with the current system which need addressing at state and federal levels or, in our estimation, this study would not not be conducted. If properly done, LVMAC sees the study as a tool towards achieving future system changes for the benefit of our local military veterans and their families. In addition to literature searches, comparisons with other states, random surveys and interviews of selected organizations to help assess the situation, focus group meetings are being conducted at six sites throughout the state. The Lehigh Valley has been selected for one of these sites – usually we are overlooked. (more…)
Many of you have concerns about the continuation
of the government shutdown engineered by our Congress.
Since we are largely a veterans population in the Lehigh Valley, we thought it would be useful for you to know the facts on how you are affected. Tap on the images on the right for the details the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is putting out. (more…)