Veterans community

What the GAO found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses two contractors to manage its regional networks of community providers, called Community Care Networks, to provide care to veterans under the Veterans Community Care…

This year, the Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion in Victoria is honoring Remembrance Day with a colorful approach. Their once graffiti-filled wall is now adorned with a mural that commemorates Legion veterans while illuminating a busy stretch of…

A participant waves an American flag. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) NORTHBOROUGH — The city saluted its “hometown heroes” with a rally rolling down Main Street on Nov. 6.About two dozen vehicles, including an army jeep and a truck, drove from…

Oct. 27—WILLIMANTIC — As part of Spooktober, the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center will be hosting Halloween activities over the next few days.On Thursday, retired University of Connecticut professor and psychologist Cynthia Adams will…

If an ambitious project by a group of local volunteers materializes, the homeless veterans of Socorro will have a place of their own. The plan calls for a community of small homes on 22 acres of private land 30 miles south of Socorro at…

MONTGOMERY — Members of Montgomery's Stout Nesbit American Legion Post 156 and members of the community gathered Oct. 13 to spruce up the post that serves as a community center in the small village.The projects were made possible by a…

It is well known that the military, when on active duty, never volunteer for anything because it is usually a job that no one wants to do. It's different today. Many veterans service organizations, like your own Huron Valley AMVETS Post…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Veterans Community Project is a Kansas City-based nonprofit that supports veterans by providing walk-in housing and support services.It was founded by members of the community who wanted to ensure that no veteran, who was…

Nineteen years ago, Marco Island voters approved the purchase of what was called the Glonn property for $10…

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POTTSTOWN - The 7th Annual Pottstown Veterans Community Day will take place on Saturday, September 24. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Memorial Park Island, and are free and open to the public. Edward Conbeer The centerpiece of the…

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local branches of The Royal Canadian Legion join branches across the province in celebrating Legion Week September 18-24. With branches opening after two years of COVID-19 closures and restrictions, many are…

The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital held a Suicide Prevention Walk and Art Fair on Sept. 8 to raise awareness and prevent veteran suicide. Hundreds of…

The Edward Hines Jr. Hospital, VA, held a Suicide Prevention Walk and Art Fair on Sept. 8 to raise awareness and prevent suicide among veterans. Hundreds of veterans, employees and community members attended the…

The Longmont Veterans Community Project launched a brand new outreach mobile unit on Wednesday. The van will connect homeless veterans in rural northern Colorado to resources such as transportation…

The Longmont Veterans Community Project launched a brand new outreach mobile unit on Wednesday. The van will connect homeless veterans in rural northern Colorado to resources such as transportation…

YORKTOWN, Ind. - At American Legion Post No. 321, August 25 will now and forever be a memorable day. Exactly one year ago, our nation lost 13 American military personnel in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport in Afghanistan.…

Freedom Fest activities taking place at Elk Ridge Park in…

• The Republican National Committee has opened a new Veterans Community Center in Virginia Beach to provide training for veterans who wish to campaign on behalf of Republican candidates.—Virginia Pilot •…

Denver, CO, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center was ranked Colorado's No. 1 retirement home by Newsweek and in the top 25 out of nearly 12,000 in 25 states. Newsweek has partnered with global…

Denver, CO, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center has been ranked #1 nursing home in Colorado by Newsweek and in the top 25 out of nearly 12,000 in 25 states. Newsweek has partnered with global…

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Veterans and community members gathered Friday morning to pay their last respects to a Wichita Falls veteran who recently passed away.US Army Private First Class Casey McCain was a homeless veteran, which…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Armed with brushes and smiles, volunteers work to transform an apartment complex for disabled veterans into a home they can be proud of.They have finished painting one of two buildings at the Home Front Veterans…

The project that will transform the empty fields of the Veterans Community Park continues, on schedule.…

CHISHOLM, MN – Veterans and members of the Northland community gathered in Chisholm to honor Vietnam's fallen and missing veterans.The Healing Wall is a moving scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that travels…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Veterans Community Project (VCP) has named its first-ever Executive Director.A press release from the organization says Sioux Falls native and South Dakota Air National Guard veteran Eric…

The Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Bainbridge Township will host its first open house for the veteran community from 3:30-7:30 p.m., July 1. Active and military members, reservists, veterans, families and friends are invited,…

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Virginia. - US Army veteran Adam Massie lives in one of the small houses under construction in National Center for Healthy Veterans in Campbell County.He says that without it, he doesn't know where his life would be right…

Teresa Lopez and other dancers from the cultural dance group Ketzaliztli participate in honoring Mexican and Mexican American soldiers at Cinco Puntos Raul Morin Memorial Square Plaza. They were invited by the East Los Angeles Boyle…

McCUNE — Merle Clawson, 96, Louis Sachetta, 97, and David Hobson, 101, were among veterans who attended a…

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - For nearly two decades, Clifford Stephens has been in Highland Lawn Cemetery every Memorial Day."It's a way for us to honor and connect with those here about our past and how lucky we are to have come…

RALEIGH, NC (WNCN)—The third annual Wake County Field of Honor is now open to visitors. More than 500 flags are displayed in "tribute to all veterans, including those currently serving, those who have returned home and their…

After a few jokes about a handover with the election of officers for the coming year, Warren County Sheriff Mark Butler's comment stood - "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." , this is my appointment," he said. And that said,…

CHELSEA, Maine (WABI) – A school project took a group of eight students from Millinocket Middle School on a three-hour trip to visit the cabin in the Wood Veterans Community in Chelsea. "The biggest thing that would make me very happy is if…

WINCHESTER - Shenandoah University will host a Veterans Community Engagement Forum at 1 p.m. on June 2 at…

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An east Lancashire hub for military veterans has been hailed as 'a model for other parts of the country' by Labour's shadow defense secretary. John Healey has spoken highly of the Haslingden Veterans Community Center after visiting it last!-->…

Construction work on infrastructure improvements to the Veterans Community Park project continues to be…

Construction work on infrastructure improvements to the Veterans Community Park project continues to be…

What the GAO found The GAO has found vulnerabilities in the controls used by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and its contractors to identify health care providers who are ineligible to participate in the Veterans Community…

The Kansas City, Mo.-based nonprofit Veterans Community Project has proposed building a new, small 26-unit community in Longmont and is asking city officials to raise some fee waivers to fill a shortfall. funding that could derail the…

On behalf of our more than 10,000 Rowan County veterans, we thank Natalie Anderson for her front-page article in the Sunday, March 20 Salisbury Post, “Report Recommends Changes to…

The Keen Wealth team has spent time volunteering with the Veterans Community Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness nationwide. OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Management…

Born into a military family, Dotty Sanning grew up in many places while her parents made careers in the United States Air Force and in the federal civilian workforce.Years later, she married a Marine, once again adopting an itinerant…

COMMUNITY. SYMBOLS OF LOVE AND UNITY, IN HONOR OF KANS CASITY AND PEOPLE AND PETS, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE PARADE OF HEART.TS >> ARTISTS MADE THINGS STUNNING WITH THEIR…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Six months after the state began enrolling thousands of Missourians in Medicaid following a court ruling, lawmakers can overturn voters' decision. Voters in Missouri may once again have another question on the…

Virginia in recent months has improved its Credits2Careers Portal aimed at adult learners, including members of the military who would like to attend community colleges. He is ready to go live with a second effort, the Virginia…

A SAMHS warrant officer assists a veteran during a parade. The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) maintains that it is making progress in its "quest to provide a dignified, unified, self-reliant, and self-reliant military veteran…

The snowstorm that hit Kansas City completely blanketed the Veterans Community Project Village. The organization says village vets cannot safely exit until the aisles are cleared. The village has 49 small houses…

Work continues on a number of major capital projects undertaken by the City of Marco Island. One project…

Work continues on a number of major capital projects undertaken by the City of Marco Island. One project…

On January 29, a large group of volunteers will meet again at the Red Bank Community Center to make Valentine's Day cards for veterans. This special began in 1989 when former Red Bank High School teacher Linda "Link" Sparks…

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VA makes it easy to track vaccinations administered by your community. Veterans who receive vaccinations through an in-network community provider or retail pharmacy no longer need to provide VA documentation to ensure those vaccinations…

Nearly a century ago, Loveland resident and World War II veteran George Norton was on a ship near the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. On Tuesday night, nearly 80 years after he joined the Navy to fight in the war, he stood with his…

A pandemic won't stop Vacaville veterans from providing hot meals to those in need on Christmas Eve. Although the COVID-19 pandemic will prevent the annual Christmas Eve dinners from being served on-site at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial…

Over the past year, the Town of Marco Island has embarked on two major projects to improve the town's…

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By Dakota Antelman Chief Editor Tim Tonner fires his musket near the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Robert Eames. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough resident Tim Tonner spent part of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, quietly…

NEW CANAAN — A future conflict could blur battle lines from years past, Colonel Stephen Hamilton explained in his keynote address at the New Canaan Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday.The Chief of Staff and Chief Technical Officer of the Army…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An organization founded by a group of veterans in Kansas City has announced it will expand to more than half a dozen cities, including St. Louis and Oklahoma City, by the end of 2022. The Veterans Community…

SEELEY LAKE - Veterans Day has been celebrated in Seeley Lake for over 30 years thanks to local veterans and their families. While Seeley Lake (VFW) Post 7992 Foreign War Veterans relinquished their charter in May 2012, mission and…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An organization founded by a group of veterans in Kansas City has announced it will expand to more than half a dozen cities, including St. Louis and Oklahoma City, by the end of 2022. The Veterans Community…

By: Ernest Gurule He may not have realized the eternal quality of his words, but General Douglas McArthur, in his farewell address to Congress, may have spoken an irrefutable truth with just eight timeless words. “Old soldiers never…

Landline now, November 9, 2021. Click the play button to listen to our latest podcast. Truckers for Troops takes a closer look at the Veterans Community Project, which helps homeless veterans transition into shelter. I. Today's news with…

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that the Monmouth County Clerk's Office was named the 2021 “We Value our Veterans” Community Award Recipient by the New Jersey Department of…

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Northborough turned out in large numbers on November 7 for the Rolling Hometown Heroes Parade. (Photo/Cheryl Arsenault) NORTHBOROUGH – Members of the Northborough community gathered for the…

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City partnered with the Veteran Community Project to "Help Our Heroes" in November. “The Veterans Community Project is all about community partnership,” said Sean Anderson, senior case manager for the…

The University of Alabama is honoring veterans this year with several special events. Here's what's happening around campus and in Tuscaloosa. November 9: Military Family Appreciation Day third floor, Houser Hall, noon Veterans,…

The Rotary Club of Los Altos unveiled a new mural, “Together We Can Grow,” at Veterans Community Plaza on…

A Navy veteran from Woodstock who died last year is spearheading a major volunteer effort in the north of the country to support veterans. Jeff Ingalls was taken hostage in a 1985 hijacking and held for 17 days.…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) — A business in Villa Grove is serving a hot breakfast and warming the hearts of the people who live there. For owners of the Korner hive, it's not just about eating well. This is good service.…

Bonnie Finley, left, and Paul Melroy, both of the Veterans Community Project, receive the actual donation check from Eric Hozempa, of the Longmont Community Foundation, during the ceremony. The foundation has partnered with the Veterans…

Bonnie Finley, left, and Paul Melroy, both of VCP, receive the real donation check from Eric Hozempa, of the Longmont Community Foundation, during the ceremony. The Longmont Community Foundation has partnered with the Veterans…

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What the GAO found During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken action regarding veterans' access to care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). For example, VA has recommended that VA…

DADE CITY — Matthew Mahoney left the Pasco County Commission meeting on June 8 with a big smile on his…

The Longmont Veterans Community Project is seeking donations of bottled water to distribute to homeless residents as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. An out-of-state family took a detour on their family vacation to donate…

The Longmont Veterans Community Project is seeking donations of bottled water to distribute to homeless residents as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. An out-of-state family took a detour on their family vacation to donate…

In 2012, the operators of the Pecan Valley Golf Club closed the course on the southeast side and announced plans to turn it into a "work, live, play" community for veterans. They nicknamed it the Valor Club.The decision - and the…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There's a sense of belonging for veterans at a…

On a cloudy day filled with a touch of rain, dozens of local veterans were joined by friends and family at…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Kenneth Tucker knows firsthand what it is to serve our country. He served in the army in 1976 and later joined the national guard.Nearly two years ago, Tucker moved into the Edison 64 Veterans Community in the…

Since arriving in Boulder County about two years ago, the Veterans Community Project had been looking for a brick-and-mortar place to call home. The non-profit association, which innovated last year on a community of small halfway houses…

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - This is a one-of-a-kind partnership to bring veterans the best possible care: The VA partners with CHI Health to add a new place for veterans to get rehab care short-term and memory care in the Omaha-metro.It will be…

On Saturday, local volunteers are bringing their green thumbs to the Lee Crossley Veterans' Community in…

Kansas City VA Medical Center officials are partnering with the Veterans Community Project to host a vaccination clinic specifically for veterans and their families. KCVA will host a clinic at the Veterans Community…

Courtesy of 4 Hands Brewing 4 Hands Brewing Co., a St. Louis brewery founded in 2011, is brewing a new Hazy Ale to benefit the community. State Wide offers Simcoe and Amarillo hops and exists to give back to Missourians. When Kevin Lemp…

Two years ago, the Veterans Serving Veterans in Cadillac group donated part of their park to the Cadillac High School cross-country team to build a new course. "We've never had a course before that we were necessarily…

Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) - Veterans gathered at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Monday to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It was March 2017 when former President Donald Trump called on all Americans to observe…

It was May 1970 when the Beatles released their epic hit "The Long and Winding Road". This could have been…

When the outgoing nurse at the veterans clinic told me that veterans were having trouble getting to their…