Virtual Town Hall: COVID-19 Pittsburgh Area
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Time: 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Location: Eventbrite/Virtual
To Register: COVID-19 & Pittsburgh Area Veterans Services
This virtual town hall will present information on resources, programs, and services available to Veterans and their families during the COVID-19 crisis in the Pittsburgh area.
Panelists will give a brief overview of their organization and available services for Veterans. This town hall will include a 10-20-minute Q&A, answering questions submitted in advance.
Moderator:
Todd DePastino, Executive Director, Veterans Breakfast Club
Panelists:
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Don Koenig, Director, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare
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Jennifer Vandermolen, Director, Regional Office, Veterans Benefits Administration
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Joel Mutschler, Director Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiatives, Reintegration, and Outreach, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Dwight Boddorf, Chief Veterans Affairs Officer, Allegheny County
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Laura Drogowski, Critical Communities Manager, City of Pittsburgh
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Matthew Gryskewicz, PAServes and Intervention Program Administrator, PAServes
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Ben Stahl, Chief Executive Officer, Veterans Leadership Program
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Robert Hamilton, Interim Executive Director, Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard
FAQs
How do I watch this town hall?
- You'll need an appropriate device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) and a stable internet connection.
- You can also call in on a standard phone - see the instructions in the confirmation email you received after registering.
- You do not need a webcam to join.
Will this town hall be recorded? How can I get the information after it ends?
- Yes, this town hall will be recorded.
- All attendees will get an email after the town hall with links to the full video, presentation slides, the Cohen Clinic at Penn's Veterans Resource Guide, the Cohen Clinic's COVID-19 resource page, and more.
Send us your questions!
We are collecting questions in advance and will answer as many as possible during the town hall. When you register, please submit your questions regarding local services for Veterans.
I have a general question about Veterans services and/or if a specific office currently open during COVID. Should I submit my question?
- Yes! Please include your questions when you register.
I have a question about a specific issue I am facing right now. Should I submit it?
- Yes, but we are pre-screening questions to protect privacy. We will answer as many questions as we can. We will send all attendees complete contact information for each organization on this town hall.
Partnering to Serve Veterans
This virtual event is a collaborative partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, VA Regional Office-Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Veterans Services, Veterans Leadership Program, Veterans Place, PAServes, and the Veterans Breakfast Club
 Event details
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28th starting at 12PM Veterans Leadership Program
Location: 2934 Smallman St. Pgh, PA 15201
Strict safety and social distancing will be practiced. No-contact pickup: drive-through and walk-up options available. Drive-through pickup instructions: Vehicles should enter Mulberry Way on 29th Street (between Penn and Smallman). VLP staff will place prepared kits directly into vehicles.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/225255045481080/
Mark your calendars: May's Military Share Food Distribution is on May 11th at 12pm.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/874545093008450/
How to Apply for a Veteran ID Card
A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID issued by VA Medical Centers you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card—and how to apply.
Give Us Your Feedback
If you are interested in having a VA representative from the VBA Pittsburgh Regional Office (RO) attend an upcoming virtual event, participate in a virtual speaking engagement, provide a benefits briefing, etc., please let us know!
For additional, upcoming outreach events, please visit the link below:
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