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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Scroll down for a list of all events this week
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10 New VA Resource Guides for Veterans and Their Families
The VA Welcome Kit is a simplified guide to help access VA's care, benefits, and services. Learn how to access health care, mental health services, community care, disability compensation, Vet Centers, survivor benefits, and more.
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Jerrod Niemann Concert and Q&A Free for Veterans and Families
You are invited for a live, free concert and conversation with Jerrod Neimann on Thursday, December 17th at 630PM ET (tomorrow).
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 VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
Sign up to help us understand your interest in getting a vaccine.
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Virtual Events this Week
Dec. 17 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution – San Antonio, Texas
Dec. 17 - Creative Writing Workshop for Military Spouses & Caregivers
Dec. 17 - Creating an Elevator Pitch
Dec. 17 - Vet Talks: featuring a live musical performance and Q&A with Jerrod Niemann
Dec. 18 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution – Atlanta, Georgia
Dec. 18 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution – Orlando, Florida
Dec. 21 - Virtual Coffee House - Veteran Business Chat
Dec. 22 - PAVE Connect: Engage in Something New
Honoring your Veteran's grave this holiday season
There are still ways to honor your Veteran despite not being able to travel. Find someone local to visit your loved one’s grave on this RallyPoint post. Post where you are willing to visit or share which VA National Cemetery your Veteran is interred at.
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VA Debt Management Center resuming notifications in January 2021
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) will resume sending letters in January 2021 to Veterans with benefit debts. Find out more for repayment, waiver, and hardship options.
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You may still be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment
If you missed the deadline to register with IRS for the Economic Impact Payment, you may still be eligible to receive a payment.
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Direct deposit provides fraud protection
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) has made it easier and safer to receive electronic benefits and to protect from fraud. Since December 2019, VBBP has helped ensure nearly 25,000 Veterans and beneficiaries are no longer at risk for financial fraud tied to pre-paid debit cards and paper checks.
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Borne the Battle podcast
With help from VA Speech Language Pathology Services, Navy Veteran, Dave Hume went from only expressing three words after his stroke to writing a blog and becoming a motivational speaker.
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My Life, My Story podcast:
a teenage soldier
In this episode, Bibiana shares her and her husband's experiences in World War II.
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VA Profile helps Veterans manage their information
VA is empowering Veterans to manage their information through a simplified, personalized experience. Once signed into VA.gov, Veterans can view, update, and change their contact information, such as phone number, email, home and mailing address. Update once, update everywhere!
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VA is here for you.
1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
Download the VA Welcome Kit
Find a VA facility near you.
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