Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) has been recognized as the best in the nation. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the center with the prestigious “Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service” award. According to SBA officials, New Mexico’s VBOC stood above the rest with nation-leading outreach programs. The “VBOC on the Road” and “VBOC on the Rez” workshops were specifically highlighted for their success in serving veterans. The workshops, in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce and other agencies, present introductory learning opportunities in underserved communities and Native American pueblos and nations throughout the state. The program teaches members of those communities how to seize on their strengths and become entrepreneurs who will then go on to contribute to our state’s continually growing and diversifying economy. More …show more content…
Over the past two years, more than 700 transitioning service members have attended these seminars. New Mexico VBOC Director Joseph Long and his staff will be presented the award at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 1 as part of the SBA’s nationwide celebration of “National Small Business Week,” when twelve other national small business category winners will also be honored. New Mexico’s VBOC is honored in the only veteran-related category—as the nation’s top performing agency which helps veterans with their small business needs. “This is a wonderful acknowledgment of the great work done by our New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center,” said Governor Martinez. “Our VBOC plays an important role in assisting veterans and their families in achieving economic success here in New Mexico and throughout the
to the Veterans who have served our country. As the organization moves forward they envision
Department of Defense for being a veteran-friendly employer. The latest award ADC received was the ESGR (Employee Support of Guard and Reserve) Employee Freedom Award for support of employees who serve in the Arizona National Guard and Reserve. We were nominated and submitted a substantial packet at their request, detailing ADC support to veterans. The awards banquet was at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort in Tucson on April 15, 2016, where the ADC was recognized with several other employers who received awards. The ADC was previously awarded the Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer (ASVE) designation in August, 2105. As an ASVE we have five employees who are resource Navigators having attended the requisite training provided by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, which provides employment and other support services to veterans and their families. The ADC also received two undated certificates in support of guard and reserve over what we believe to be the past 10 years or
“I’m honored to be able to dedicate this port of entry to the memory of a fallen officer who gave his life keeping our roads and highways safe,” said Governor Martinez. “The role these ports of entry play in creating jobs and opportunities for our families and communities is absolutely critical. Officer Rivera’s legacy of service and sacrifice is a proud testament to those who work so hard to keep New Mexico safe as we continue to grow and prosper.”
The Run For Veterans is a registered non-profit organization. The mission was to promote positive mental, physical and social well-being for United States Arm Forces Veterans and their families. We organized fundraising event to gather the civilians and military personnel to support the veterans.
We aim to be a door from institution to employment in home repair for motivated Veterans:
VBA administers a wide variety of benefit programs authorized by Congress including Vocational rehabilitation and employment, Education service and GI Bill, Loan guarantee, Service-connected disability compensation, VA pension and fiduciary services, and VA life insurance. The following organizational chart depicts the current structure of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) serves the Veteran population and is responsible for providing a wide range of medical services by providing inpatient and outpatient care to 5.5 million veterans across the United States and its territories. The VHA operates one of the largest networks of health care facilities in the world. It includes 171 medical centers, 800+ outpatient clinics, 127 nursing homes and 196 Vietnam Veterans Outreach Centers. As well as, domiciliary residences, home health services, adult day care, residential care and respite care programs. In addition, the VHA helps support veterans' health care in non-VA hospitals (Choice Program) and is the country’s largest provider of graduate medical education. The following organizational chart depicts the current structure of the Veterans Health Administration. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) provides burial space for Veterans and their eligible family members; maintains national cemeteries; marks Veterans’ graves with headstones, markers, and medallions; and administers grants for establishing or expanding state and tribal government Veteran cemeteries. The following organizational chart depicts the current structure of the National Cemetery
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. (MVOC), is a non-profit organized under tax code 501(c)(3), located in north central Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest continually operating veterans' outreach organizations in the nation, in a state that has done much to support its veterans. Founded as the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Center in 1983, the center has expanded its services over its thirty-year existence to include all veterans. The staff of eighteen manages services from a central office as well as a newly-opened satellite office in an adjacent town. MVOC serves as an excellent example of the New Model of Care. It offers transitional and low-cost housing, mental health counseling, benefits advising, outreach services, case management, structured daily activities, and a food pantry ("Montachusett Veterans Outreach
Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania (VLP) is a 501c (3), Veteran-centric human service agency located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. VLP’s mission is to provide housing, employment, and other essential supportive services to Veterans in their 18 county service delivery area in Western Pennsylvania. VLP works towards their mission by operating housing, employment, and supportive service programs aimed toward assisting Veterans on their paths to self-sufficiency and sustainability.
The Homeless Veteran Housing Program was created to bypass group homes and work towards finding veterans safe and stable homes that they can restart their lives. The program will initially be implemented at Veteran Rehabilitation, initially the Greensboro Servant Center, in the Piedmont Triad area in North Carolina. As veteran homelessness is not only a problem in North Carolina, the program is planned to expand nationwide after implementation and
Homelessness in veterans has become a major problem in Alabama due to a lack of affordable housing and little help treating PTSD, so in order to help decrease the levels veteran homelessness, I plan making twenty donation bags with my youth group every year; moreover, these bags will contain basic necessity items, with the advantage of no longer spending money on these items, homeless veterans will be able to spend money on more important things like finding work. The part of my solution of donation to a local non-profit started from the idea of “[focusing] your efforts on supporting the homeless veteran service providers in your community, or [becoming] an active advocate to ensure that veterans receive an appropriate share of the resources
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization (VFW) is a nonprofit group founded in 1899 comprised of military service members and qualified veterans. Their mission is to serve the veterans, military, and community while nurturing camaraderie (VFW, n.d.). They aim to ensure that all veterans are appreciated for their service and are recognized for the sacrifice they have made for this great country. The VFW of Rapid City, South Dakota is one of many locations in the United States. They offer many resources to their local veterans as well as promote awareness regarding war-associated illnesses.
Veterans always tend to get a lot of extra care and attention this time of year and for good reason. But, one 97-year-old veteran, Mack Bailey, is getting something even more special from a group called "Rebuilding Houston Together". Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, the veteran is getting some much-needed home repairs completed around his home.
Our personnel has extensive professional experience working with veterans and their needs. This grant would allow us to continue focusing to make Rialto a healthier environment for all residents. The goal of this organization is to provide alternative, temporary, and or permanent living arrangements for homeless veterans. The benefits for the community include: decrease rent burdens for the veterans, decrease expensive shelter costs, provide stability, and reduce poor
Jesus Hernandez Sanchez, counsel of the Puerto Rico Veterans Association, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in 1989. He summarized the Puerto Rican participation and sacrifice in service to the United States: “[Puerto Rico veterans]
Let me introduce myself. I am Ivan Rios and yesterday was informed that I will be the VAL Task Force Lead assigned to Branch I. Now I am waiting for the authorization to moving to the area. I just talked with Manuel Portela this morning and explained him the purpose of my visit to Las Marias on Friday 13th. Originally I went there to just make an assessment about the activity of the local Voluntary Agencies, Faith Based Organizations and Non-Profit Agencies. After my orientation, the EMC perceived it as an opportunity to get together that sector to working in coordination. Immediately he introduced me to each one of the FBOs and NPs leaders that are assisting and providing services to the community. Practically the meeting emerged spontaneously