July 2018 WDVA e-News

JULY 2018

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Staffing at WDVA Veterans Homes Among Best in Nation

New federal data shows that the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ (WDVA) three Veterans Homes have the highest staff rating in the nation. The report, published by Kaiser Health News,found that the WDVA's 24-hour skilled nursing facilities at King, Chippewa Falls and Union Grove all perform “much above” the national average for its staff rating compared to more than 14,000 other nursing homes across the nation. Staff members in the report include registered nurses, practical nurses and nursing assistants. 

In November, the U.S. News and World Report rated four Wisconsin Veterans Homes, including three at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, as Best Nursing Homes in its 2017-18 Nursing Home Finder. Only 15% of nursing homes nationwide achieved this designation. 

The WDVA also recently announced that it is investing $104 million in the future of its top-rated Veterans Home at King. Projects include $80 million for a new, state-of-the-art nursing facility on the campus, $18 million in general projects and $6 million on a renovation project at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wisconsin’s first state Veterans cemetery which opened 130 years ago...Read more »

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Grants Now Available to Help Vetrepreneurs

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce that grant applications are now being accepted from registered 501(c)(3)  or 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes.  

Non-profit organizations interested in applying for this grant opportunity must submit their completed applications by Friday, September 14, 2018... Read more »

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WDVA Presents Grant to Camp American Legion

Secretary Zimmerman visited Camp American Legion in Tomahawk to present a $71,432 grant check to Camp Director Don Grundy and Camp Committee Chairman Mike Bert. The funds will be used to help with the operation costs of the camp.

Camp American Legion offers Wisconsin Veterans a place of rest and recuperation up on the shores of Big Carr Lake in Lake Tomahawk. The camp is open for Wisconsin veterans, active duty service members and their families to heal or to reconnect...Learn more »

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WOLLERSHEIM TO RELEASE RED, WHITE & BLUE WHISKEY, DONATE PROCEEDS TO VETERANS

Philippe Coquard is a man of many passions. From spending much of his life making wine to riding and collecting motorcycles, devoting time toward interests have been a priority ever since growing up in the Beaujolais region of France.

...So about three years ago, Coquard and his son-in-law hatched a plan to use their expertise and do something they’ve never done before: Distill special, America-themed bourbon and donate the proceeds to Veterans Service Organizations.

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MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: PHOTOGRAPHY & THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Join us at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for dinner and discussion on August 23, 2018 at Mess Night at the Museum: Bringing the Battlefield Home, Photography and the American Civil War.

H. H. Bennet Studio Historic Site Coordinator David Rambow will discuss how photography was a major social and historic innovation at the time of the Civil War. 

We are also offering the opportunity for you to have your own tintype taken by a professional photographer. Register today!

 

Fraud

JULY IS MILITARY CONSUMER PROTECTION MONTH

Spot and avoid fundraising solicitations that falsely promise their donations will help veterans and service members. Visit the Department of Financial Institutions website to check out a charity and avoid scams.