The Fight Against COVID-19 in WI Veterans Homes

For five long months, we successfully beat the odds and kept COVID-19 out of our Wisconsin Veterans Homes. However, over the past few weeks a group of Members and staff at the Veterans Home at Union Grove and several Members and staff at the Veterans Home at King have tested positive for the virus. Now our mission changes and we will work even harder to prevent the virus’ spread.

At the Veterans Home at Union Grove, we have arranged for reinforcements from the federal VA to support our staff. The Wisconsin National Guard will also be assisting as we continue to conduct ongoing virus testing. In addition to regularly updating the families of our Members directly, we also post all updates/notifications on our website. For more information, visit www.WisVetsHomesCOVID.com.

Help Protect Veterans from COVID-19

Message from WDVA Secretary Kolar: "Please, for those who have served our country and those who support them, stay home whenever you can, wear a mask when you’re out, and try to stay at least six feet away from other people. We’re in this for the duration and your actions will help us win the battle against the virus. And protect our state Veterans Homes staff and our veterans." Read the full message.

Woman Veteran of the Year Nominations

Do you know a woman veteran who has compiled a record of exemplary service both in the military and and as a Veteran in her community? Consider nominating her to be the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year. Nominations will be accepted starting in early September. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon on the WDVA Women Veterans webpage, Women Veterans of Wisconsin Facebook and Twitter pages, and in the WDVA Women Veterans newsletter.

VIRTUAL EVENTS "AT" THE VETERANS MUSEUM

Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 18 for Trivia Night and test your historical knowledge. Sign up as an individual or a team and go head to head with other players from around the state. Or, join in on Friday, Aug. 28 for a Movie Night and Virtual Discussion about the 1989 film Glory.

PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FILING EXTENSION

BUTTERFLY NURSERIES PROVIDE COMFORT IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

Butterfly nurseries at both the Veterans Homes at Union Grove and King have provided hope and symbolism during our uncertain times.

“If a tiny caterpillar can change into a beautiful butterfly within confinement, we can survive and we can change while staying home, too,” said Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove Activities Assistant Diana Venus, referencing the COVID-19 Safer at Home policies that have keep members on campus. Read more.

WI VETERANS HOMES RECEIVE MORE THAN 10,000 MASKS

Thank you to the generous donors who put their sewing skills to work to gift handmade masks to all three of our Wisconsin Veterans Homes. We've received more than 10,000 masks so far!

We can’t imagine the time and work you put into making these amazing masks and we are grateful for your help in keeping our members safe.