LONG BEACH, Calif. – FOX is joining the campaign “Make Camo Your Cause,” to raise awareness and donations for our nation’s heroes. Step by step, Raysa Guerrero is on her way. However, she did not always have that optimism. She joined the U.S. Navy when she was 17 and served four years at…
U.S.Vets’ “Make Camo Your Cause” campaign is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. The campaign features various products and the hashtag #HonorUSVets. Proceeds from this campaign go to U.S.Vets., This story was originally published by Fox 26 here.
U.S.VETS continues efforts to house and provide support services to Veterans living in the “Veterans Row” encampment on San Vicente Boulevard. ~ The increased outreach to Veterans experiencing homelessness comes as the Los Angeles County Sheriff clears out homeless encampments across Los Angeles. Since the announcement by LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva of his…
There have been discussions between several of the larger Grant Per Diem (GPD) nationwide providers, U.S. VETS and Volunteers of America (VOA), along with national partners Community Solutions (CS) and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) regarding the future of GPD. This discussion draft is a result of those conversations and focuses on how the…
Read and download the U.S.VETS – Phoenix August newsletter here.
Twenty years ago, after the devastation of 9/11, America deployed the largest military force in its history. Many of our brothers and sisters volunteered without hesitation and fought courageously for the freedoms of others. Their service and commitment to our country mattered tremendously to the people in the regions they served and to all of us…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 non-profit organizations in June, allowing low-income Veteran families around the nation to access services under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. SSVF grantees are authorized to use the funds to rapidly re-house Veterans who become homeless or to prevent Veterans…
Racial Equity and Inclusion: U.S.VETS Approach and Strategies Racial injustice is not a new issue. Systemic racism has plagued our country, military, and veteran community, throughout our history. As a society, we can no longer say we stand with our vets, without standing against the social inequities they face. U.S.VETS is working to address…
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Thunderbirds Charities generously awarded $100,000 for U.S.VETS – Phoenix for renovations in their new location. U.S.VETS – Phoenix has proudly served homeless, at-risk, and underserved veterans for nearly 20 years. As the largest nonprofit exclusively dedicated to veterans in Maricopa County and the United States, U.S.VETS provides case management, mental health counseling, career development, meals, and housing.…