August 2021

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center held an outdoor educational fair on Tuesday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center's parking lot. The fair educated veterans, employees and communities…

LYNCHBURG – Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton has partnered with the Horses Helping Heroes Project for a five week program called Horses Helping Heroes and Hope's Legacy Challenge.Non-profit organizations seek military veterans facing…

NO DUFF, a veteran mental health and emergency services charity, is appealing for essentials for soldiers who must self-isolate upon returning from Afghanistan. Returning troops have either been stationed in Kabul or…

A NEWLY settled Helensburgh resident plans to revive the local branch of a veterans charity during its centennial. Geoff Coles moved to the city in March from Cornwall, where he served for 17 years as president of…

Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton has partnered with The Horses Helping Heroes project for a five week program called "Horses Helping Heroes and Hope's Legacy Challenge".Non-profit organizations seek military veterans facing physical,…

Seventy-five years ago, a small group of disabled Euclid veterans established an independent organization to benefit others who served in the armed forces as well as the community. Although its numbers have dwindled, the original mission…

The scholarships provide students with free money to pay for their education. Unlike student loans, they don't have to be repaid, making them a good first choice if you need help paying for your education. There are scholarships…

In 2003, registered voters on Marco Island approved the acquisition of the Glon property for $10 million in…

The scholarships provide students with free money to pay for their education. Unlike loans, they don't have to be repaid, making them a good first choice if you need help paying for your education. There are scholarships designed for…

WINDSOR (KPIX 5) – A North Bay business owner who started a breakfast club for military veterans is this week's Jefferson Prize winner.Jose Castañeda starts Saturday morning punching his guests. They are military veterans who come for a…

HOLIDAYS ― Hoping to leave behind the sad chapter of a leader who smeared the name of his organization, the Board of Directors of Veterans Alternative issued a letter to the community and customers this week apologizing for their "inaction"…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - As the school year approaches, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants children of eligible veterans to know that the Free Education Program provides financial assistance to those who follow…

Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, the Veterans Community Park on Marco Island will be closed to the public…

Preston soldier James Kirby, who raised thousands of pounds in memory of his mother who died after contracting Covid-19, has reached the final 10 stages of Amplifon Awards selection for the Brave Britons 2021 Coronavirus Hero…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Western Reserve HospicePeaceful and Proud, a 15-year-old initiative that helps hospice and palliative care veterans in multiple ways, has gained national recognition.This recognition is largely due to the work of the…

A remembrance ceremony was followed by lunch and a car show. It was a chance for vets to come together and a chance for people to thank them for their service. WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Salvation Army and the Wayne…

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) –Veterans Charity Ride traveled to Grand Junction around 10:30 a.m. this morning to visit local veterans.The ride began July 28 in Moab, Utah.This year, 16 veterans are riding from Moab, Utah to Sturgis, South…