Are you looking for ways to handle your money better for investments, savings or retirement? From March 30 - April 6, you can search for event locations and content in Indiana and surrounding states by going to MoneySmartWeek.
IDVA is actively working with BMO Harris Bank to establish additional Money Smart sessions throughout Indiana. Stay tuned through our Community Calendar or social media sites.
If you can't make it to any of these events, you can look through our Veterans Resource Hub.
Upcoming Events
INDIANA VETERANS LEGISLATIVE DAY
DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2019 START TIME: 9AM LOCATION: INDIANA STATE HOUSE
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: APRIL 5, 2019 TIME: 1 PM LOCATION: SOUTH BEND ARMORY 1901 KEMBLE AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46613
Director of the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs
IDVA staff is pleased to welcome Mr. Dennis Wimer, who has recently been appointed by Governor Holcomb as the agency's director in January.
Director Wimer has both an extensive and impression background from both his military and civilian career paths. You can read more about Mr. Wimer in his biography.
Meeting with the Big 4
IDVA Director, Dennis Wimer, has been honored to spend time with the State Commanders of the American Legion, American Veterans (AMVETS), Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Outstanding work in serving our Veterans!
Take a walk on the canal and discover the USS Indianapolis CA35 granite memorial. Joseph Fischer designed this memorial, which was placed on the canal in 1995. The memorial is in the shape of the ship and the story of its' sinking, along with the names of those aboard. Of the 1,200 sailors on the last U.S. ship to sink in World War II, only 317 survived.
Education & Employment
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship and Emergency Grant Programs
If you a veteran, or dependent of a veteran, attending post-secondary education or training, you could be eligible for a Wells Fargo scholarship. Emergency grants are also available to veterans enrolled in higher education.
IDVA's Employment Team has been working very closely with many companies who want to hire veterans and their dependents. You can work directly with a case manager by completing our Employment Services Application then reviewing job openings through our Veteran Job Index.
