Within the gamut of issues that face the veteran is isolation whether it be the lack of resources, awareness of programs or limited means. Like many mentoring programs and finding one specifically for the veteran may take some research. The United States Vets Inc. Compatriot Program strives to build the bridge between vets, families and friends. The human need to connect should never be underestimated. With a simple phone call to say “hello” or maybe an evening out bowling or sharing a cup of coffee with another vet mother, you could make a huge difference in a veteran’s life. [Read more…]
Meet us at Heroes in Action Appreciation Week
Come meet us and support our vets at the Heroes in Action Appreciation Week going on September 8-14, 2014, downtown at International Park (by the volleyball courts).
The “week will be packed full of events, safety information for children and adults, including our Heroes Walk/Run, support the troops rally, challenge games and safety instructions and education for our school kids grades 5th and 6th by military personnel and our first responders…and much, much more.” Check out their Facebook page for more – https://www.facebook.com/heroesinaction
We will have a table down there to greet and connect with all our veterans, their families and friends all week long. The event is open to the public so we hope to see you there!
The Dream of Two Men: The Beginning of US Vets Inc.
On a day when a social worker was closing out an apartment of a home-care client, there was a chance meeting with a 
disabled Vietnam Veteran. They continued to meet and discuss the status of American Veterans. Each had seen many situations where Vets were not able to find help when they were in need. There were situations when Vets were in need of housing, food, jobs, health care and spiritual support. They also realized that the formal Veterans’ government programs were unable to provide assistance to all those Vets in need. Other non-profit organizations were coming forward to fill the void. [Read more…]
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