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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Hiring Our Heroes awards new Toyota to Army Veteran
Army Veteran Ernest Knight entered a Hiring Our Heroes sweepstakes through a link he saw in (this) VA’s VetResources newsletter.
‘I’ll put my name, even though it’s never going to happen” Knight said. “And surprisingly, it happened. When I found out that I won a car, I was totally shocked.”
Knight was randomly selected among more than 85,000 entries. The sweepstakes were open to all active duty, reserve and guard service members, Veterans and military spouses late last year.
Hiring Our Heroes is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Serving the Veteran and military community with hiring events, HOH is also a workforce development initiative focused on providing a pipeline of diverse talent to employers.
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 Events this Week
Apr. 22 - Sleep Solutions for Veterans and Caregivers
Apr. 22 - Month of the Military Child: Challenges, Opportunities & Support
Apr. 22 - Pickleball for Everyone!
Apr. 23 - Corporate Gray Virtual Job Fair
Apr. 23 - Atlanta - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution
Apr. 23 - Suicide Awareness and Prevention Virtual Seminar
Apr. 24 - MilKids Appreciation Event
Apr. 26 - Veterans Breakfast Club Happy Hour
Apr. 27 - Virtual Training: Alcohol Awareness
Apr. 27 - PVA Veterans Employer Session: First Nation Group
Apr. 27 - Greatest Generation Live WWII Roundtable
Apr. 27 - Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Info Apr. 28 - Caregiver Support 101
VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
You Asked, We Answered: After COVID-19 Vaccination
I received my vaccine. How soon am I protected?
Can I still spread COVID-19 after I am fully vaccinated?
Once I am fully vaccinated, how soon can I safely visit friends and family?
Were the vaccines tested on people from a variety of ages and ethnicities?
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Secretary McDonough says Veterans would see improved infrastructure, more jobs and assistance in proposed American Jobs Plan
- Baxter- Maintenance Technician
- Sygma- CDL A Delivery Truck Driver
- Alliance Technology Group - Multiple Roles Available
- AP Recruiters & Associates - Security Guard
VA wants to hear from you, find your listening session
Hire Veterans? Be recognized with a 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
The U.S. Department of Labor is now accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet rigorous criteria for recruiting, employing and retaining America’s military Veterans.
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Honoring health care heroes through the Brave of Heart Fund
FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program
The FEMA Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program covers funeral expenses when a loved one’s death was related to COVID-19.
This new program, which began on April 12, 2021, can be used to reimburse a family for funeral-related expenses that VA doesn’t cover, such as the cost of the casket or urn, clergy fees and funeral home fees.
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Virtual event honors WWI Veterans, opens National WWI Memorial
Vietnam Veterans get vaccine and belated thank you
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Home & Community Based Care team covers thousands of miles of South Texas roads ensuring even the most rural Veterans are given the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Army Veterans Bennie Buentello, Pedro Lopez and Gregorio Garcia were given their second round of vaccines, honored with the official 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War lapel pin and received a thank you card from VA staff.
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Work-related problems may signal other issues
Borne the Battle: Cost-free mental health for any Veteran regardless of discharge status
Army Veteran Dr. Anneke Vandenbroek discusses what cognitive behavioral therapy is, how it works, and how any Veteran, regardless of discharge status, can receive cost-free mental healthcare at any one of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics around the country.
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Borinqueneer Veterans honored during event
Project Sanctuary helps Veteran & military families heal
Project Sanctuary hosts Veteran and active duty families through six-day therapeutic retreats at locations across the United States. While at retreats, families participate in sessions directed at improving relationships, financial literacy and mental health.
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White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
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