For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they return home. The shadows of traumatic events loom large, often manifesting as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As they grapple with this mental health challenge, an alarming trend emerges the undeniable link between PTSD and substance abuse. Understanding this connection is crucial for improving veterans’ mental health […]
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Before and After the Wildfire: a Home Resilience Resource Page for Vulnerable Communities
Wildfires capture the media attention every year as thousands of acres and homes are burned, and citizens are displaced from their homes and communities. While the bulk of the damage caused by wildfires are out of the control of individual homeowners, precautions can be taken to make homes and communities resilient. Read more…
National Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your financial future. If you are a service member or Veteran, VA has a wide array of life insurance programs tailored to fit your unique needs, no matter what stage […]
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges
By Regi Publico The aspiration to own a home is nearly universal. It symbolizes stability and belonging. Yet, for many, this dream remains out of reach due to deteriorating economic conditions and insufficient social reforms. Data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development highlights a sobering reality. An estimated 36% of […]
Transform Veterans’ Lives with Our Comprehensive Guide on Vocational Opportunities
Intelligent.com is a student-focused publication dedicated to delivering data-driven research and insights to aid students and educational institutions nationwide. Our commitment is to foster informed decision-making and elevate educational standards by translating complex data into understandable and actionable information. Resource: https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/
Veteran Feed and Connect Event
Veteran Feed and Connect (Click to open flyer) Event Name: Veteran Feed and Connect Date: September 27, 2023 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Embrace Community Center, 932 Fir St., Waynesboro, VA 22980 We plan to send out a event information document the Friday before the event. In this document you will find information […]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is dedicated to National Suicide Prevention Awareness. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to raise awareness, focus efforts on directing treatment to those who are most in need, and remember those affected by suicide. Suicide prevention is one of the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) key concerns and a […]
Home Modifications for People with Disabilities
Creating a home that is accessible to people with disabilities is not just a matter of convenience, but it also provides a sense of independence, empowerment, and a space where they can thrive and live life to the fullest. Our guide includes: * How to perform a disability and home accessibility assessment * Causes of […]
Surrendering All to the LORD
Surrendering All to the LORD means to give into another’s power or control of one’s life and in return being released from the bondage of sin. Sin is the breaking of divine or moral law by a conscious act of disobedience. In the beginning, Adam and Eve was created without sin (Genesis 1: 26-28; Ecclesiastes […]
Heaven or Hell: Scripture Verses Taken from the Holy Bible
The Signs of the Times are all around us. If ever there was a time to pray and offer God’s hope to all people around the world is now. When the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak worldwide began in 2020 our world saw more suicides, death, natural disasters, political confusion, wars and rumors of wars, high inflation […]