Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

22 Canadian organizations awarded funding to support Canadian Veterans and their families

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Monday, July 22, 2019
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Applications for the 2019-2020 year of funding closed in early 2019, after which 22 projects were selectedout of 114 total applicants from across Canadato receive financial support.

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  • Applications for the 2019-2020 year of funding closed in early 2019, after which 22 projects were selectedout of 114 total applicants from across Canadato receive financial support.
  • The $3 million funding will support research and initiatives to provide better support for the Veteran community in four key areas: Veteran homelessness, Veteran employment, women Veterans, and mental health.
  • Their specific funding will go towards Les Sentinelles, which will help homeless Veterans find housing and support them in accessing necessary services.
  • This funding will enable us to map over 900 organizations, including in Northern and Indigenous communities, that support our Veterans from sea to sea to sea.

Applying for Veterans Benefits Should Never Come with a Fee

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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ANNVILLE, Pa., May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminded veterans and their dependents that they should never pay for assistance to apply for veterans' benefits.

Key Points: 
  • ANNVILLE, Pa., May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminded veterans and their dependents that they should never pay for assistance to apply for veterans' benefits.
  • Federal and state laws make provisions for accredited veteran service officers to provide free advice and assistance for all to access their veterans' benefits.
  • "Unfortunately, there are still some in our communities who attempt to profit by assisting veterans to sign up for their benefits.
  • There are approximately 200 veteran service officers in Pennsylvania who work within organizations such as the DMVA, county veterans affairs offices and several veterans service organizations.

Women Veterans a Wealth of Untapped Talent in a Tight Labor Market

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
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The labor market is getting tighter with each passing month, but there is one group of workers that more employers are turning to that is often overlooked, Women Veterans.

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  • The labor market is getting tighter with each passing month, but there is one group of workers that more employers are turning to that is often overlooked, Women Veterans.
  • With the increased number of women serving in the military, it is only logical there will be an increased number of Women Veterans transitioning each year.
  • In 2018, more than 14,000 Women Veterans attended the virtual career fairs, and more than 1,600 were extended job offers.
  • Women Veterans are more likely to enter the civilian workforce than male veterans, and a higher percentage of women veterans have college degrees than their male counterparts or women non-veterans.
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Goodwill® Celebrates Our Heroes Year-Round By Connecting Veterans And Their Families With Employment And Job Training Opportunities

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Friday, November 9, 2018
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At Goodwill, we show veterans our appreciation year-round by offering services that can improve quality of life, such as employment placement, job training, and financial wellness opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • At Goodwill, we show veterans our appreciation year-round by offering services that can improve quality of life, such as employment placement, job training, and financial wellness opportunities.
  • In 2017, Job Connection provided more than 5,500 veterans and their families with employment and job training opportunities.
  • Goodwill Industries of Houston (TX) has been providing employment and job training services to local veterans and their families since 2006 through its programs including Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS), the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), VETS Galveston, and Operation: GoodJobs.
  • "Grant initiatives such as Operation: GoodJobs have provided employment and job training opportunities to more than 7,800 veterans and military family members.

Sodexo Recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
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"We are honored to be recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine and committed to ensuring our workforce remains inclusive of Veterans."

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  • "We are honored to be recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine and committed to ensuring our workforce remains inclusive of Veterans."
  • U.S. Veterans Magazine polled Fortune 1000 companies to compile this year's Best of the Best evaluations.
  • The mission of the U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) is simple: open up immediate, lucrative employment, business and supplier opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members, disabled veterans, and veteran business owners within the federal government, as well as corporate America.
  • In turn, U.S. Veterans Magazine links companies and government entities to qualified career and business candidates from the ranks of the nation's veterans.

Applying for Veterans Benefits Should Never Come with a Fee

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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ANNVILLE, Pa., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Veterans and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veterans' benefits, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).

Key Points: 
  • ANNVILLE, Pa., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Veterans and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veterans' benefits, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
  • That's because federal and state law makes provisions for accredited veterans service organizations to provide free advice and assistance to veterans as they apply for veterans' benefits.
  • "Accredited veteran service officers are available to help veterans prepare claims and advise them as their claim is processed and reviewed.
  • There are approximately 200 veteran service officers in Pennsylvania who work with organizations such as the DMVA, county veterans affairs offices and several veterans service organizations.