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June Hoosier Veteran Newsletter

Indiana Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 06/05/2020 12:37 PM EDT

Circle City Silkies Hike & Women Veterans Day

Irreverent Warriors

Register for the Silkies Hike 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 starting at the Indiana War Memorial 55 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis.

This year, forty-nine cities will host a Silkies Hike. These hikes bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to prevent veteran suicide. The hike is for active duty, National Guard, Reserve and veterans only.

Please see link below for info & to register.

Click here to register.

Hike route: http://ow.ly/XOJX50zKlid

First Women Veterans Day

Join the Midwest Women Veterans Coalition
in a virtual celebration of Women Veterans Day beginning at 12 noon June 12.

Click here for more information and to register.

Indiana Veterans Home resumes visitor policy June 14

Please visit the IVH Facebook page for detailed instructions regarding visitors to the campus.

Coronavirus Information

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is closely monitoring a pandemic of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19.

Additional Resources

Legal Assistance

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. - Using the law to fight poverty, empower clients, and improve access to justice.

Financial Assistance

State of Indiana Resource Guide and Education

State of Indiana Updates
State Resource Guide

Food Assistance

Food Assistance Availability Map

2020 Census - It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the census, too. #2020Census

News you can use!

96-year-old veteran nearly gives up on life, then meets his Hoosier social worker

Governor's executive order extends Indiana's public health emergency into July

Indiana extends eviction pause again through July 1

FAMILY: Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences launches faculty-led initiative to support families during COVID-19 pandemic

June 5, 2020

Military Family Relief Fund COVID-19 Special Application

If you are experiencing a financial hardship as a reasonable and logical consequence of COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. Click here to read more about eligibility requirements and to see the application. If you have additional questions, visit in.gov/dva or call (317) 232-3910.

IDVA is open!

To reach us:

1. Call (317) 232-3910.

2. Leave a detailed message with your name and call back number.

3. Please allow 24 hours for our staff to return your call. We make every effort to do so quickly.

We're #INthistogether

Social distancing is the most important, effective tool we have to defeat COVID-19—and a growing coalition of Indiana-based partners is committed to equipping everyone in our state with the knowledge and the resources to stay connected and motivated. Here’s how you can join the fight, play your part and keep us working together: #INthistogether.

Golf Outing 2020

The 7th Annual Salute to Veterans Golf Outing is rescheduled for Sept. 18. Proceeds benefit WISH for OUR HEROES Indiana. Brookshire Golf Club (12120 Brookshire Pkwy Carmel) will host this event.

To register a team, e-mail saichele@dva.in.gov.

Veteran support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

To get answers to questions you have about coronavirus and how VA is responding, visit our Coronavirus FAQs page or read VA's public health response.

If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call your VA medical center before going to a clinic, urgent care center, or emergency room. Calling first helps us protect you, medical staff, and other patients.

For the latest information about coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Hiring NOW

Find a new career and discover who is hiring right now, even during the coronavirus crisis. Click here for more information. Is your business hiring as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, or are you looking for a new role? Check out #CoronaVirusHiring or #NowHiring — or add those hashtags to your social media posts.

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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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