Honoring WWI Veterans, Corporate Mentors & Careers for Veterans, Creative Arts

#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST WWI Veterans to be honored during online ceremony featuring Gary Sinise World War I Veterans will be honored during First Colors, a 90-minute virtual, free broadcast 10 a.m. Eastern, April 16th. Actor Gary Sinise hosts the inaugural flag raising at the Memorial site and virtual program, held only online at https://firstcolors.worldwar1centennial.org/. LEARN MORE Search and add WWI Veterans on Roll Of Honor site To commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI, a special virtual memorial has been created for the Doughboys of the “Forgotten War.” All are welcome to use the free site, RollofHonor.org, to learn more about family history, honor those who served and add ancestors to the registry. LEARN MORE

Events this Week Apr. 15 - Increasing Connectivity with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Apr. 15 - Kids Rank Military Youth Mental Health and Well-Being Facebook Live  Apr. 15 - San Antonio - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Apr. 16 - Orlando - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Apr. 17 - Veteran Women Entrepreneurship (V-WAVE) Virtual Conference Apr. 17 - Red Cross Creating Calmness Workshop Apr. 17 - Supply Drop Tour 2021 - Atlanta Apr. 20 - Mental Health First Aid Apr. 20 - PepsiCo Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Apr. 20 - Small Business Administration Veteran Business Development Webinar VIEW ALL EVENTS Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, a new national arts initiative for Veterans The Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, CAVARTS.org, offers a supportive and inclusive community where Veterans form new bonds forged on their shared interest in the arts. If you are a Veteran who likes music, drawing, writing or other forms of expression, join for free today. LEARN MORE Direct deposit puts Veterans in control of benefit payments Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  - University of Florida Health - Executive Director of Clinical Operations - CALIBRE Systems, Inc. - VA Benefits Advisor - Fermilab - Deputy Chief Safety Officer - Sysco - Transportation Supervisor - Old School Flight School - Military Aviators - BAE - SPY Radar Maintenance Technician Create a free RallyPoint account and get discovered by top employers:      START HERE POST A JOB  VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine COVID-19: Do I Need the vaccine?  I’m young and I don’t have any chronic health conditions.  I’m not overweight, and I keep in good shape by exercising frequently.  In addition to protecting my health, I’ve heard that getting the vaccine can help others too.  LEARN MORE VA addresses the impact of bias and racism on health care delivery Find your next job with the help from an American Corporate Partners mentor National nonprofit American Corporate Partners (ACP) works with post-9/11 Veterans to help them find meaningful employment. The average starting salary for Veterans who utilized ACP was more than $86,000 with companies like IBM, Deloitte, John Deere and more.  LEARN MORE New survey shows Veterans are optimistic about homebuying, finances in 2021 Borne the Battle: Helping Veterans transition into stable corporate careers Retired Navy Veteran Daniel Kloeppel, and his wife Deborah, run nonprofits that have collectively helped over 120,000 Veterans and military spouses get hired with an average salary of $70,000. LISTEN LEARN MORE WATCH You're not alone. Support is available. VA offers independent living assistance The Independent Living program help Veterans and service members who are unable to work due to a service-connected disability, as well as those who need help living as independently as possible. The Independent Living track can also provide job assistance with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. LEARN MORE VA wants to hear from you, find your listening session

VAntage Point Blogs: Borinqueneer Veterans honored during event Black women more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes Early screening for lung cancer saves lives Researchers take first step in understanding disparities in community participation for people with TBI Get ready for your VA job interview with these 10 tips Meet the amazing crew of St. Cloud VA’s Building 50, 1st Floor Hiring Our Heroes: Grassroots to household name in 10 years Isakson and Roe Act enhances Veteran education benefits Sexually transmitted infections are at all-time high Study sheds light on interplay among PTSD, combat experience, alcohol use VA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021 VA cares for homebound Veterans during pandemic Vietnam Veterans get vaccine and belated thank you Video: Enjoy a versatile social work career helping Veterans Resources for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease Innovative Collaborations for Veterans at the Forefront During Federal Entrepreneurship Day Panel Tele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans Online group therapy keeps Veterans connected Advance your nursing career with financial support from VA News Releases: Secretaries of VA, HUD joint statement on ending Veteran homelessness President outlines proposals to invest in critical health care improvements for Veterans and modernizing VA’s systems VA research reveals link between financial strains and risk of homelessness

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