Crystal Lake in McHenry County has a growing drug misuse problem. In 2018, there were at least 51 drug overdose deaths in McHenry County, which was more than double the number in 2011. Read more…
Veteran News
Meaningful Ways to Help Your Veteran Neighbors
There are about 18 million veterans living in the United States today. Chances are, there are more than a few in your community. Many veterans could benefit from help from their neighbors with various life circumstances and decisions, no matter the age. And you have the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of their lives! […]
The La Crosse 2023 Veterans Bonanza
Click to open Veterans Bonanza Sponsorship Tier Click to open Bonanza Flyer 2023 The Veterans Bonanza on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the La Crosse Center. Veterans and their family members are invited to participate in this event. See attached a flyer for the event as well as […]
Women Veterans Recognition and Resource Fair
The Women Veterans Recognition and Resource Fair will be held on June 10, 2023, at the Dr. Charlene Micken Dukes Student Center, 301 Largo Road, Largo, Maryland 20774. Featuring over 50 Resources Partners from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Women Veterans Recognition and Resource Fair is open to all Veterans. Admission is Free. For […]
NDVA Celebrates 50th Vets Get Pets Adoption
Neb. — On March 28, Army veteran Scott Henry adopted Chicken Alfredo (who now goes by Bear) from the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska, making Bear the 50th adoption to be facilitated through the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Vets Get Pets program. Henry, who served in the Military Police Corps in the […]
Twilight Tattoo & One-Stop Hiring event
Get ready! Twilight Tattoo is back! Performances will be held every Wednesday, except June 28 and July 5, beginning May 3, 2023. Non-DoD guests can request base access early by visiting https://pass.aie.army.mil/jbmhh/ [1] What is twilight Tattoo in Washington DC? The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed military pageant featuring Soldiers from the U.S. […]
No Cost TBI Treatment for Veterans and First Responders – MossRehab Institute for Brain Health (MRIBH)
I’m Carlo Aragoncillo – Army Veteran, former Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Philadelphia, and currently the Outreach Director for MossRehab Institute for Brain Health (MRIBH) MRIBH is our no-cost Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment program for Veterans and First Responders designed to cover the costs of treatment, transportation, lodging, and meals. With […]
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Presents Clothing Donation to Homeless Sponsored by Charles Tyrwhitt at Tysons Corner, Virginia
On Monday, April 3, 2023, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) received one (2) large box of donated fifty-one (51) men business shirts and one (1) business suit jacket from Edward Arnold, Assistant Store Manager at Charles Tyrwhitt Men’s Store located at Tysons Corner, Virginia. This in-kind contribution was given to Central Union […]
Announcement for Church Community Service Hours
Youth and Adults who need community service hours please read attached Community Church of God “Church Cleanup” scheduled for April 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET at 790 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204. For more information, call Frank T. Green, III, Pastor at (202) 669-7121. Thank you. Best regards, Constance A. Burns President […]
Nearly 300,000 women served during the Iraq War. Two decades later, they remain ‘the invisible veterans.’
The increase in women soldiers, and the visibility of their service, led to policy changes over the next 20 years. Read more here…