The Women Veterans Initiative was recognized at the SoNow event on May 4 at Chandlers Café in Sylvania. The professional
women’s network invited the organization to speak about the new initiative to spurn awareness of the new endeavor. It was brought to the attention of Toledo business women the plight of women vets and their much needed recognition and awareness of their issues. Carol Drake, retired Navy veteran (Vietnam era), was recognized for her serve with a standing ovation from the attendees. [Read more…]
Social Security Combats Homelessness and Helps Veterans Access Benefits
Press Release from the Social Security Administraion.
Carolyn W. Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, and other leaders in the fight to end homelessness gathered today to continue the ongoing battle against homelessness among veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.
“Social Security plays a key role in reducing homelessness, and our benefit payments help people to secure and maintain stable housing,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said. “Social Security is the most successful anti-poverty program in our country’s history and collaborates with other federal, state and local agencies to ensure that veterans, people who are disabled, have lost a loved one, or are retiring have access to our benefits and services.” [Read more…]
Veteran Stories: Leon Hills
Many people are called to serve in various ways. Some people are drawn to serve a Higher Power, and many serve their country. One person in particular serves both, calling on his experiences, and appears to be naturally called to help his fellow veterans beyond military service. This truly defines the spirit of one veteran, Leon Hills. The Commons at Garden Lake in Toledo, a newly established living residence for military veterans, welcomed veterans last October. Leon was one of the first to apply and move in. [Read more…]
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