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LVMAC Tidbit — An Update on the Lehigh Valley’s PHWFFI Work
If needed, click on image to expand for reading. ### As of 5 August 2014
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LVMAC Tidbit — Last Call for Our Fishing Folks
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…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Rotary Club of Bethlehem Falls In to Help Our Local Veterans and Their Families
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…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — First Bethlehem Homelessness Stand Down
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…)
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LVMAC Tidbits — Will It Be a ‘Short’ Summer? Help the Homeless
Summer approaches. Your neighbors are anticipating seeing your knobbly knees once again. Surprise them and beautify the community at the same time. Donate your shorts for use by the VALOR Clinic Foundation and help a homeless person (with better knees). Don’t forget the T-Shirts from Hawaii, either.
Hope for Veterans and the Lehigh Valley Business Group are assisting VALOR Clinic Foundation in collecting clothing items for its stand downs. You can drop off items to them directly at our monthly Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council meetings or at one of their drop-off locations below. Simple kindness matters. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — IronPigs and Muhlenberg College Team Up to Honor Our Military Veterans
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The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College (a school where “adults” go to learn) and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (the local, minor league baseball organization) have teamed up to recognize our local serving military and military veterans. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — Support Our Only VA Approved Homeless Veterans Shelter
Victory House has a long tradition of doing the right things to recover those others would consider lost. It works closely with our local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health clinic which manages the VA’s local homeless programs. It is its only officially supported veterans transition shelter in the Lehigh Read more…
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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…)