IAVA Launches Comprehensive GI Bill Resource on the Web: www.newgibill.org
The passage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill was a hard fought and long awaited victory for servicemembers and veterans. Giving nearly 500,000 veterans this year the opportunity for a first class future, the New GI Bill will shape a generation and invest in the future of this nation.
However, our work is not done. The application process is complicated and many of its provisions are nuanced. Nearly half a million veterans are taking advantage of the New GI Bill this year alone and many veterans in will have questions about their benefits. READ MORE »
Sesame Workshop launches new website “Sesame Street Family Connections”
Sesame Street Family Connections is a new, bilingual (English/Spanish) child centered online space where both children and adults can interact and stay connected when distance makes everyday communication difficult. Learn more at www.sesamestreetfamilyconnections.org.
With the help of their favorite Sesame Street friends, family members can compose encouraging messages to each other, share artwork and videos, upload photos, and get answers to some questions they may have but didn’t know how to ask. Family Connections will keep military families connected across the globe.
‘Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life and Share the Journey: TAPS’ Regional Seminar & Good Grief Camp
Join TAPS August 13 – 15 in Fort Hood, Texas for a special program of comfort and support for all those grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. Come honor your hero and share their life, memory and service with others who have also lost a loved one who served.
About TAPS
TAPS is America’s frontline resource for all who are grieving the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. READ MORE »
From Combat to Connection – A Retreat for Women Veterans – October 2009
Connect with other women veterans by sharing stories, experiences and community; learn stress management techniques; exercise your creative side; and enjoy a beautiful setting through hiking & kayaking in scenic Marshal, California.
About The Coming Home Project
The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate care, support and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, their families, and their service providers. READ MORE »
Vets4Vets Upcoming Workshop: San Diego August 21-23
Vets4Vets will be hosting a FREE peer support workshop at The Whispering Winds Conference Center, August 21-23, 2009 in San Diego, CA. This is a general workshop, so all OIF/OEF-era veterans can apply! Visit www.vets4vets.us for more details.
About Vets4Vets
Vets4Vets is a non-partisan veteran organization dedicated to helping Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans feel good about themselves and heal from any negative aspects of service and war through the use of peer support.
