Polar Bear Steak Dinner

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Help Needed to Pass Out Holiday Stockings



We Need Volunteers! We have an amazing opportunity for volunteers at the VA Hospital right here in Detroit! This rewarding experience will allow you to visit hospitalized veterans and hand-deliver holiday stockings.  A fantastic way to say "thank you" to veterans of all generations! For just an hour of your time, you will have a volunteer experience you won't easily forget. Sign Up Now Upon sign up, one of our volunteers will reach out to you and provide specific information related to meeting location and parking and can answer any additional questions you might have before your visit. If you have questions prior to signing up, please do not hesitate to ask. Volunteers Will: Hand out holiday stockings to hospitalized veterans Ample opportunities to shake the hands of veterans of all eras and say "Thank you!" Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking throughout the Hospital.  Soldiers' Angels • 2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78218 • www.SoldiersAngels.org Soldiers' Angels is a 501(c)(3) charity, gifts to which are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our Tax ID# is 20-0583415. Soldiers' Angels 2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107 San Antonio, Texas 78218 (210)629-0020 You are receiving this email because you requested notifications about volunteer opportunities. Unsubscribe

Interview With Michigan Veterans Foundation CEO Throne Chaatman

Inspired Heroes Stories of resiliency and purpose TODAY! Saturday, December 14 4pm Tune in to WJR-AM Newstalk 760 at 4pm TODAY to hear our very special holiday edition Inspired Heroes!  On December's episode, our hosts chat with Tyrone Chatman, CEO of The Michigan Veterans Foundation, the non-profit agency that manages the Detroit Veterans Center, a transitional housing facility and resource center. Tyrone shares with our hosts ways in which listeners can support and be a light to veterans, not only during the holidays, but all year round. Our show closes with a very special treat as our friend Sam White, founding executive director of Shakespeare in Detroit, returns to the show with Dennis Kleinsmith to perform an expert from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol! You don't want to miss this. Tune in today!

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DoD to extend Commissary/BX/MWR privileges to Veterans, MISSION Act Urgent Care, Lay Wreaths on Veteran Graves

K9s for Warriors

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors Sign up for this weekly newsletter at www.VA.gov/VetResources View and share as a webpage National Wreaths Across America Day is December 14th Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that has coordinated laying Christmas wreaths on Veteran's graves every year since 2007. Their mission involves honoring and remembering Veterans around the holiday season. You can get involved and volunteer to lay wreaths! LEARN MORE Veterans need Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) to access bases for commissary/BX/MWR privileges The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access for Veterans on Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations. LEARN MORE  K9s for Warriors provides service dogs for Post-9/11 Veterans K9s for Warriors is a non-profit organization that provides trained service dogs for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma related to their service. The group helps to end Veteran suicide and to restore dignity and independence to those who have served in the military. Discuss: What does your pet do to help improve your life after the military? LEARN MORE Continuing the Fight: Veterans at the CIA Veterans comprise nearly 15% of CIA's workforce, and the CIA continues to serve alongside our military partners across the globe. CIA, the broader Intelligence Community, and the American people benefit from the insight and impact of Veterans who bring to their work a wealth of experience and knowledge. LEARN MORE VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA's urgent care benefit How do I find the nearest in-network community urgent care provider? There are no urgent care clinics in my area. What do I do? How do I know if I need urgent care or emergency care? LEARN MORE Borne The Battle: Wayne Hanson As Christmas draws near, Army Veteran Wayne Hanson reminds us to honor our Veterans during the holiday season. Every year on December 14th, Wreaths Across America celebrates Wreath Day by placing wreaths for fallen Veterans. Hanson discusses his work with Wreaths Across America and his desire to help these fallen soldiers be remembered. LEARN MORE LISTEN Future Events 2/5/2020 Veterans Experience Action Center in Montgomery, Alabama Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now?  VAntage Point VA New England extends a Salute to Service VA program helps service members transition to civilian life Online Health Library Available for Veterans Honoring Veterans on December 3, GivingTuesday VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA's urgent care benefit Veteran, Vet Center outreach specialist gets new home Explore a career transforming Veterans healthcare at AMSUS 2019 VA helping to end the HIV epidemic, community by community Army Veteran uses VR&E to attend NASA Scholars Program Veterans to see virtual hearings at Board of Veterans Appeals in early 2020 Gaining insight into Parkinson's disease Seven confidence boosters for Veterans transitioning to a civilian career VA News Releases Veterans can now access information through Health Records on iPhone The VA Innovators Network enlists FedTech to help transform employee ideas into Veteran solutions VA and Pet Partners combine efforts to bring therapy animal services to more Veterans VA Center for Women Veterans celebrates 25th anniversary VA's Board of Veterans' Appeals named finalist for Military Spouse Employment Award VA's Veterans Benefits Administration makes strides during 2019 fourth quarter Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?  Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.) Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.  Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. Keep updated and let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance. 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