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In Case You Missed It:  The Center for Minority Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to minority Veterans, service members, and their supporters on a weekly basis.

 

Homeless Veteran finds stability after transition from military service
05/14/2024 02:30 PM EDT

To those who have never served, the transition from military to civilian life may look easy, but Air Force Veteran Nicalayae Buford would be the first to tell you it’s not. Adjusting to a life without structure, the camaraderie of a team and a daily mission left Buford feeling adrift and would eventually lead to her becoming homeless. With the support of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, and particularly her Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) case manager Mia Whiteside, Buford now lives in a stable home where she’s raising her three children. [From VA News]
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
05/08/2024 10:30 AM EDT

Hundreds of Veterans from across the Central Savannah River Area and beyond gathered at Augusta Tech recently for a crucial event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act. More than 500 Veterans registered for the event with over 300 in attendance, underscoring the importance of accessible benefits and resources among the Veteran community. There were 28 new enrollments, 17 additional consultations and 13 Veterans screened for toxic exposure. [From VA News]