More and more, we in LVMAC are hearing that food stability and affordable housing are major problems in the Lehigh Valley, rising to levels in want of concerted, community action, to include orchestration by government. Naturally, what affects the general population affects veterans also, as they constitute a sizeable demographic Read more…
FREE LV Phantoms Ice Hockey Military Appreciation game tickets are available for veterans, members of the military and their families. Tickets will be sent to your email address or cell phone. Limited number of seats available, place your request now please, deadline November 11, 2025. The QR Code is Read more…
We do not normally publish events outside of the Lehigh Valley, for our focus in this calendar is exclusively upon doings which benefit our military, military veterans, and their families in our valley. However, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, our primary VA servicing hospital network, has begun a Veterans Community Partnership Read more…
Program starts 7 April. Sign up now!
A New Program Comes to the Lehigh Valley On 18 September, Megan McCuen, Veterans Wellness Program Coordinator, spoke to the council on the topic of “River Crossing YMCA Gives Back to Those Who Served and Their Families.” The newly formed River Crossing is bringing to the Lehigh Valley its latest Read more…
Some Simple Wisdom In the world of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the federal government’s observances, this is Suicide Prevention Month. National Ice Cream month probably gets greater attention. Current efforts to reduce suicides in our nation have been abysmally poor considering the time and money spent. Although a Read more…
Focuses on the skills related to military transition to civilian life as well as additional resources in a safe and judgment-free environment. Also for first responders experiencing issues. While facilitated by a Saint Michael’s Warriors member, this program is provided by STR Behavioral Health, a mental health and addiction treatment Read more…
Join the VA’s Compassionate Contact Corps! The CCC of the Modern Era Looking for a more personal way to help veterans: those in need of someone with whom to talk? A human voice sometimes has magical powers. A caring heart is a gift from God — something learned, not automatic. Read more…
