Free Farm Program, Veteran Job Board, Restaurant Revitalization Fund

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Events this Week Veteran restaurant business owners eligible for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund For the first 21 days that the program is open, the Small Business Administration will prioritize funding applications from Veterans, along with businesses owned and controlled by women and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as the portal opens. Following the 21 days, all eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.  LEARN MORE Apr. 29 - The Small Business Administration is holding an information session on Restaurant Revitalization Fund eligibility, funding, the application process and where to go for free assistance. You’ll be able to access the webinar through your computer or phone.  REGISTER Apr. 29 - Sexual Harassment & Violence Prevention Training Apr. 29 - Camp Pendleton Area Military Virtual Career Fair Apr. 29 - PVA: Saylor Academy Free College Courses Apr. 30 - Carry the Load Team Cohen, Honoring Veterans May 04 - Virtual Mental Health First Aid                                                                                       VIEW ALL EVENTS Mother's Day Sale at Veterans Canteen Service Veterans, become a Delivery Service Partner with Amazon Find a new mission in owning and operating a package-delivery businesses in partnership with Amazon. The Delivery Service Partner (DSP) Program provides an opportunity not only to launch and scale a small business, but to lead and give back to your community.  LEARN MORE Finding the right therapist for you Find Your Basic Training Photo on Together We Served Together We Served has a significant archive of Basic Training/Boot Camp Platoon and Class Photos collected from its membership of over 2 million Veterans. Locate your own Platoon or Class Photo and download it for free. Registration is FREE and you can cancel anytime. LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Borne the Battle: Marine Corps Veteran Jake Wood Wood decided to put his military training to good use after an earthquake devastated Haiti to found Team Rubicon, whose mission is providing relief to those affected by disaster, he is also a founding member of the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination that is helping to vaccinate Americans. Jake shares the motivation behind writing his new book and why he is stepping down as Team Rubicon CEO after 11 years. LISTEN LEARN MORE WATCH VA Debt Management Tool available online  Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  Create a free RallyPoint account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs - VHA - Registered Nurse- Mental Health Outpatient - Corps Partners - Automotive Maintenance Technician - Boeing - V-22 Structures Mechanic - PACCAR - Distribution Associate FIND A JOB POST A JOB Major milestone met for location-based housing payments for GI Bill Students Farmer Veteran Coalition helps Veterans into agriculture careers Farmer Veteran Coalition is on a mission to raise the next generation of farmers and food leaders in America by employing Veterans and fostering cooperation between farming and Veteran communities. They are the largest non-profit organization that guides Veterans to careers in agriculture free of charge. LEARN MORE Chats with the Chief: VA listening to Veterans As seen on CBS This Morning: Protecting Veterans’ digital accounts with GoodTrust Do you know what happens to your email accounts, social media profiles, photos, videos, online bank accounts, documents and more when you pass away? A recent segment on CBS This morning sat down with Veteran Jennifer Sardam to talk about GoodTrust, an online digital-legacy service. Veterans will at no cost receive the GoodTrust Premium service plan for one year (value $70).  LEARN MORE

VAntage Point Blogs: Virtual VA Veterans Experience Action Center in Arkansas helps 657 Veterans Discover the benefits of a VA psychiatry career at the APA virtual meeting Guitars for Vets offers lessons, guitar for Veterans Get career-ready with a paid VA internship VA’s academic affiliations increase workforce diversity Economic Impact Payments disbursed to non-filer VA beneficiaries VA celebrates 10 years of genetic research Teen awarded $20,000 scholarship for volunteer work The short sweet story of the Veteran’s birthday that almost wasn’t VA baby showers help Veterans amid the pandemic 100-year-old widow receives vaccine thanks to SAVE LIVES Act Lung cancer stories important for healing and connection New financial tool provides Veterans more control and transparency Chicago VA hospital reaches vaccine milestone Bettie J. Morden: A driver for women’s rights Rural Health: Solutions for unique Veteran population News Releases: VHA observes 75 years, 1 billion hours of volunteerism

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