Midlands Gives Early Giving, War Songs Festival, & More!

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April 10, 2025

Access Early Giving for Midlands Gives

SAVE THE DATE: Although Midlands Gives Day is May 6th, early giving is underway. You're invited to support the South Carolina Veterans' Trust Fund. Your contribution will provide supplemental funds to organizations working directly with Veterans in every aspect and in every community throughout South Carolina. We thank you for your generosity in advance. If you would like to support, you can give below.

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South Carolina Military Museum War Songs Festival

The South Carolina Military Museum is hosting a War Songs Exhibit now through July 2025. Supported by the South Carolina 250th American Revolution Anniversary Commission, the museum will be exhibiting the role music has played in military moral and communication!

There will also be an accompanying War Songs Festival “Battle of the Bands” on April 26^th from 10am-4pm. This FREE event will feature live music from local and military bands to show the range of music that brings us all together! Food trucks will be on site!

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Progressive’s Keys to Progress Vehicle Giveaway Program is Now Open for New Applications!

Since 2013, Progressive has had the honor of giving back to those who’ve served by donating more than 1,100 vehicles to Veterans in need through this program.

If you’re a Veteran—or know someone who is—who could benefit from reliable transportation, keep an eye out for updates on the 2025 application schedule.

Want to learn more? Visit the Keys to Progress page below for details.

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2025 Midlands VEAC Recap

The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS), in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), recently hosted its third Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) claims clinic in the Midlands.

Over the course of three days, more than 1,000 Veterans and their dependents from across South Carolina—and even neighboring states—attended the clinic. The event provided valuable support with filing and processing disability claims, while also helping to increase awareness and access to the wide range of benefits and resources available to Veterans. Watch the recap below.

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Military Day at the State House

Members of the General Assembly met with leaders of Fort Jackson and the National Guard in support of South Carolina’s military and the economic impact it brings to our state. Other installation leaders will meet at the State House in the coming months.

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Find Local Events

We regularly update our events page so Veterans, service members, and their families can find activities happening across the state and surrounding areas. Click below for more details.

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Veteran of the Month

Joe Lysaght

SCDVA would like to announce its very first Veteran of the Month Joe Lysaght! Lysaght is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Air Force and SC State Guard. As a recipient of The Order of the Silver Cresent, Lysaght's service to his community and Veterans is widely recognized.

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