U.S.VETS-Phoenix: Helping valley veterans
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Thunderbirds Charities Donates $100,000 to U.S.VETS – Phoenix for New Building
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.…
Arizona Provides $500K To Combat Veteran Homelessness
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Housing today announced $500,000 for the United States Veterans Initiative to support its efforts to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness have safe, adequate living conditions. This announcement comes on the first day of Tom Simplot’s new role as Director of the Arizona Department of Housing…
The City of Phoenix allots $10.5 million to help homeless vets
Phoenix City Council unanimously agreed to give $10.5 million to support homeless veterans after U.S. Vets Phoenix Executive Director Michelle Jameson said her organization no longer had the money to pay rent at their Grand Avenue facility, which is currently housing 170 veterans. The U.S. Vets Phoenix organization works to house veterans experiencing homelessness…
Phoenix City Council allocates $10.5 million from CARES Act to help homeless veterans
“It’s an amazing opportunity for U.S. Vets, but more importantly, for the U.S. Veterans that we serve,” said Michelle Jameson, the executive director of U.S. Vets of Phoenix. U.S. Vets is a nonprofit that helps veterans overcome any obstacles they may be facing, such as physical health, mental health, or substance abuse. They provide…
2020 Increase in Veteran Homelessness Sparks Incremental Funding
June 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ – In 2020, veteran homelessness increased for the first time in several years, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this vulnerable population has yet to be fully measured. By working with nonprofit organizations across the nation, The Home Depot Foundation aims to reverse this troubling trend and ensure…
SPECTRUM AWARDS $2,500 TO U.S.VETS – INGLEWOOD
LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2021) — Spectrum today announced a donation of $2,500 to U.S.VETS (United States Veterans Initiative) through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, part of a $1 million programming commitment through year-end 2021. Opened in 1993, U.S.VETS is the nation’s largest nonprofit service provider for homeless and…
Army veteran credits vet program for successful Cedars-Sinai nursing career
Los Angeles (KABC) –Peng Vang has had a successful nursing career at Cedars-Sinai, but in the middle of his post-military life, veterans were at a loss. “We patrolled Iraq in January 2009 and returned to the United States in February, so there is no transition period,” Vang said. I didn’t have time…
Meet A Veteran: Audra Isbell
At U.S.VETS, our veterans and staff inspire us every day, and today we feature Audra Isbell, a U.S.VETS—Las Vegas employee, a veteran, and a Wound Warrior Project alum. Audra served as a Navy Aviator Maintenance Administrationman and her first duty was with VFA-27 squadron and she helped make sure F/A-18E Super Hornets were mission ready…
Keller Williams Inglewood Distributed Over 150 Hygiene Kits to Homeless and At-Risk Veterans at U.S.VETS — Inglewood
In Inglewood, CA, KW Inglewood associates have chosen to “Give Where We Live” as part of RED DAY, Keller Williams’ annual day of service on Thursday, May 13, 2021, dedicated to renewing, energizing, and donating to local communities. As part of this year’s RED Day effort, Keller Williams Inglewood associates have committed to presenting…