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Operation PENCIL

By on October 14, 2013 in OTHER resources, Public Services, Veterans

Hello everyone,

My cousin in in the Army and is currently stationed in Afghanistan. He is participating in a program called Operation PENCIL. The mission is to get school supplies to Afghanistan schools. If you’re interested in donating supplies, here is the FB page: https://www.facebook.com/OperationPencil. The address is there, but it’s also here:

Casey Napier
724th MP BN
TASK FORCE CENTURION
APO AE  09354

If you or members of your Village are interested, I encourage you to donate!

 

Thanks 🙂

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Veterans Aid and Attendance How-to Website

By on September 20, 2012 in Public Services, Resources, Veterans

A great Aid and Attendance website for Veterans reviewed in a NYT blog:

A Department of Veterans Affairs benefit called the Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pensionbenefit, known as A&A, can cover the costs of caregivers in the home (including sons and daughters who are paid to be caregivers, though not spouses) or be used for assisted living or a nursing home.

The benefit is not insignificant: up to $2,019 monthly for a veteran and spouse, and up to $1,094 for the widow of a veteran.

….Ms. Burak introduced VeteranAid.org, a Web site and a 501(c)(3) charity, in 2005, to provide information about A&A eligibility and how to apply.

Source:  http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/few-know-of-benefit-to-help-aging-veterans/

I’ve reviewed the website, and it is extraordinarily thorough with excellent information and detailed steps for navigating the application process.

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Veterans Resources

By on July 24, 2012 in Public Services, Resources, Veterans

A few handy links that could help family members of your clients…

C3 Workforce Inc. – Southgate; A staffing and placement agency that specializes in finding jobs for veterans

Emmanuel House Recovery Program – Detroit; Provides housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, job assistance and temp transportation to and from jobs

Onward March – Commerce Twp; Nonprofit helps veterans transitioning into civilian life and entrepreneurship ventures

Pure Michigan Talent Connect – State employment services for veterans

Southwest Housing Solutions, Piquette Square – Detroit; provides housing and mental health and substance abuse counseling

Veteran’s Haven – Wayne; Provides food, clothing, transitional housing and medical supplies. 734-728-0527

Volunteers of America, Michigan – Provides employment and housing for men and women vets and their families

 

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