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February Hoosier Veteran Newsletter

Indiana Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 02/07/2020 02:29 PM EST

Scholarships for veteran families & GVS award recipients

Honor Their Sacrifice-Educate Their Legacy

INDIANA - The Folds of Honor Scholarship window for the 2020-2021 school year is open until March 31, 2020. Eligible spouses and dependents can learn more and apply at Folds of Honor. Scholarships are awarded up to $5,000 per student per year. Since 2010, Folds of Honor has carried the noble mission of providing K-16 educational scholarships to the families of those who have been killed or disabled while serving our country.

Statewide organizations selected to receive Grants for Veterans' Services program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has selected 13 private organizations to receive nearly one million dollars through the Grants for Veterans’ Services (GVS) program that will assist them in helping to end homelessness among Indiana’s veteran population.

Through the GVS program, the IDVA awarded grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. The IDVA will also assist grant recipients in their outreach efforts with their customers and their communities.

The GVS program began through an act of legislation designed to provide funding for organizations that serve veterans.

GVS may only be used to provide services to veterans who reside in the state of Indiana, served in any branch of the U.S. armed forces and hold an honorable discharge in the form of a DD-214 or National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22/23.

More information and a link to the list of GVS recipient organizations can be found on IDVA’s homepage or by clicking here.

Veterans in Poverty Research Group

This Westside nonprofit is seeking a focus group to talk about creating opportunities to help veterans get back on their feet after a financial setback. If you are interested in being a part of this focus group, please contact Lisa Laflin at lisa@westindydev.org or call 317.638.9432. The group will meet in late February.

February 7, 2020

Circle City Veteran Hiring Event

Join the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana, Inc. from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at 777 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis. The hiring event is for veterans and their family members, so bring resumes and dress for success! More than 25 employers will be present. For more information call 317.951.0688 or e-mail kwalker@hvaf.org.

Salute to Veterans Golf Outing 2020

Have you registered your team for the June 5 Salute to Veterans Golf Outing yet? Space is limited to 34 teams so pre-register now with Mike Aichele at saichele@dva.in.gov or call 317.677.6899. Entry fee is $320 per team ($80/player) and the price includes a golf cart, greens fee, extraordinary Southern BBQ buffet and water, coffee, soda and alcohol. Please make checks payable to WISH for OUR HEROES.

Veteran Breakfast

Veterans and their families are invited to breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 8 at Veterans Cafe & Grill 7805 Taft St. Merrillville. For more information, click here.

Veteran support

Employment Assistance

The Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs continues to partner with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to assist veterans, service-connected disabled veterans, eligible spouses, and veterans with other employment barriers to find meaningful jobs and careers. Local veteran employment representatives can also provide assistance with creating resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation throughout Indiana. Please contact Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist Darrell Johnson at 317.273.9598 or email darjohnson@dwd.in.gov to be connected with employment assistance.

Veterans Career Fair

Find a new career beginning at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Marriott Indianapolis East 7202 East 21st St. Indianapolis. This event is free and open to veterans and their spouses. Meet and interview with hiring managers from local businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, receive immediate feedback on your resume and possibly even be hired on the spot! To register, click here.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29

Northwest Indiana Vietnam Veterans Tribute

Join Folds of Honor of Northwest Indiana and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as they pay tribute to America's Vietnam veterans beginning at 6 p.m. March 28 at Wicker Memorial Park 8554 Indianapolis Blvd. Highland. Special Guest Speaker is Gregory Allen Stube, SFC, USA (Ret.) Green Beret. For more information, contact Bob Carnagey at bobcarnagey@msn.com.

We're Moving!

The Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs will re-locate their offices to 777 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis beginning Spring 2020. Our newly renovated original home is a larger location that will offer the same benefit services with enhanced capabilities and access to better serve our Hoosier veteran community. Located across the street from the Capehart Federal Building and within a one mile walk of the Indiana Government Center, the new location will feature State Approving Agency offices, Regional office representatives, medical and health care representatives and private organizations like the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Stay up-to-date at in.gov/dva.

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