WDVA September e-News

SEPTEMBER 2020

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POW MIA Chair of Honor Unveiling

POW/MIA Chair of Honor Unveiled at the State Capitol

WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar, along with Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca, VFW Commander Jason Johns, and Rolling Thunder State Liaison Mark Herrmann, unveiled the Wisconsin State Capitol's POW/MIA Chair of Honor in the Capitol's first floor rotunda last week.

POW/MIA Chairs of Honor represent service members who are unable to sit in them because of their sacrifices. We look forward to hosting a public POW/MIA Chair of Honor event next year.

Stop the Spread (COVID)

Let's Keep Each Other Healthy

Many of us here at the WDVA are essential workers who work with populations that are at-risk and vulnerable to serious illness related to the coronavirus. In addition to staying home when you can, and mask wearing when out, please keep up your good, safe practices of hand washing and social distancing. By protecting ourselves, we also protect the people around us and keep our entire community safe.

As a reminder, as cold and flu season is upon us; please help us to continue to protect the veterans we serve by getting your flu shot. If you don't get sick, then you're less likely to get others sick.

Veteran Nonprofit Grants

Nonprofit Grant Application Period Open Until Sept. 30

Applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations that serve veterans and their families. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. The WDVA Non-Profit Grant welcomes applications from organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans. The WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant seeks applications from organizations that provide entrepreneurship training or technical, business, or other assistance Wisconsin veterans.

WVM Cemetery Tours 2020

COMING SOON: TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOURS

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will be presenting the Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours virtually beginning Oct. 15. Join the spooky fun; all you need is internet access, and a computer, tablet, or smart phone. In addition to the cemetery tours, the museum has many other exciting virtual events planned for the fall!

Woman Veteran of the Year

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR WOMAN VETERAN OF THE YEAR

Do you know an outstanding woman veteran? Nominate her for the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year award before the deadline on Sept. 30!

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HOMELESS VETERAN PROGRAM RECEIVES FEDERAL SUPPORT

WDVA has been awarded a grant from the USDVA to continue to operate and expand Wisconsin’s successful
Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, which provides temporary housing, training, and supportive services to military veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Suicide Awareness Month

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

If a veteran in your life is having a difficult time, your support can give them hope. During Suicide Prevention Month, take a moment to look at the resources available at BeThereForVeterans.com.

Census Reminder 2020 - Time is Running Out

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS

It’s not too late to be counted in the 2020 Census, but time is running out. When everyone is counted, our communities receive more of the resources they need to thrive. Shape your community’s future and respond now at 2020census.gov.