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LVMAC Tidbit — Come! Do You Know Your Military, Your Veterans? Meet Each Other
Each year, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council conducts its Armed Force Week Dinner. This year it will be held on 2 May, starting at 6 p.m., at the Days Hotel (The Jetport), 3400 Airport Road in Allentown. Please come, but register now.
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LVMAC Tidbit — Ever Hear of Flatline Fighters?
A new organization is arriving on the Lehigh Valley scene, called Flatline Fighters. No, it is not a martial arts group, but instead the brainchild of its founder, Anthony Droz, a current war, ex-Marine (if there is such a thing), who believes an Outward Bound-like approach can often help combat veterans and others who have experienced deep, traumatic events.
It is still in its infancy, not fully formed or developed, but Droz has the potential of succeeding and will speak to the Council on 16 April (see our homepage) on what he plans and where he will need assistance. Those who have a similar interest or need ought consider attending. Our community has tremendous capabilities and heart. It’s awareness of the real needs and how to help is what is lacking, most of it unsensational. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Allentown Homelessness Stand Down
On 12 April, 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 Curtis National Guard Armory at 15th and Allen Streets. For more details, see the flyer below. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Air Products Extends a Special Invitation to Vets and their Families
Enjoy a night out at the historic State Theatre in Easton on Air Product’s dime. It’s their way of saying thank you for your service. See the flyer below for the dates. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Free Airline Travel for Job Interviews
Hire Our Heroes (HOH) will provide a free, round-trip ticket to anywhere in the country if a transitioning veteran needs to go to a job interview but is otherwise without the means to travel to and from the interview. (more…)
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LVMAC News — LVMAC Is Getting Involved with PA 2-1-1 East
United Way of Lancaster Asks for Assistance
As a result of discussions within our newly formed Lehigh Valley Homeless Veterans Action Committee (LVHVAC) about the loss of the local Red Cross’ Valley Wide Helpline, which had been a valuable resource to the local social services community, and because it considers a common telephone resource line for homeless and near-homeless veterans and their families an essential service, LVMAC invited Toni McCuistion, Director for PA 2-1-1 East, United Way of Lancaster, to speak on the topic of “2-1-1 Service in the Lehigh Valley, How It Can Help Veterans, How You Can Help It” at its March 19 Council business meeting. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Hammer Training to Support Lehigh Valley Veterans
Hammer Training and Fitness at 420 Allentown Drive, Allentown, PA 18109 is doing a good thing on March 22 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. It is conducting a fundraiser for veterans (using LVMAC as the recipient to ensure the money raised is locally used) while also providing an entertaining event where veterans and others can gather at ease and mingle. The event consists of a seminar, a social, and exhibition bouts. The latter two events are free, but donations are encouraged. The social begins at 5 p.m. followed by the sparring matches starting at 7 p.m. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit – Social Security Promises Expedited Veterans Disability Claims
Many veterans with a VA-rated disability are unaware they may also be entitled to a Social Security benefit program known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) service-connected compensation program, it too has come under congressional scrutiny for its processing times. However, on 19 February Social Security Administration (SSA) officials announced plans to expedite disability claims for individuals with a VA approved, 100 percent disability rating. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit – Mini-Stand Down Location for 15 February Changed
As a result of the recent storm, roof damage has occurred at the Allentown VA Clinic, which necessitates a change of location of VALOR Clinic Foundation’s Mini-Stand Down on 15 February. Site has been moved to 1660 Cedar Crest Boulevard, the parking lot of the National Penn Bank in the Read more…