Expanding Community Connection for Veterans with Blue Star Families

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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST VA Summer Sports Clinic: Registration Now Open Would your current rehabilitation benefit from the value of adaptive summer sports? Join the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego, June 4-9, 2023. Registration is open now through Feb. 10. Spots are limited. READ MORE Upcoming Events VIEW ALL EVENTS JOB FAIRS Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans – Jan 24 G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair – Jan 25 Virtual Hiring Fair: Health Care – Jan 25 San Antonio Veterans Job Fair – Jan 26 JOB TRAININGS Small Business Administration Hour with Veterans – Jan 20 Veteran Financial Literacy Workshop – Jan 20 Veteran & MilSpouse Resume Workshop – Jan 20 WHOLE HEALTH Online Fitness Workshop for Military Veterans – Jan 21 "Stress Solutions" - Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces – Jan 22 RESOURCES Pre-Need and Burial Eligibility – Jan 25 Interagency Veterans Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting – Jan 25 Crop Insurance 101 – Jan 26 15% Off Dell - Offer Ends Soon For a limited time, Veterans are eligible for 15% off all eligible Dell products. Click the link below to verify your military status, activate your discount code and start saving (exclusions may apply). Don't delay, this offer ends tomorrow! LEARN MORE Launch Your Leadership Journey. Apply by Jan 20 for the next cohort of the Policy Circle's Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program. Searching for a Veteran Podcast? Find it on Wreaths Across America Radio Wreaths Across America Radio (WAA Radio) is a 24/7 national internet radio station that airs podcasts and radio shows aimed at educating and entertaining Veterans. WAA Radio is also available on the iHeartRadio, Audacy and TuneIn apps.  LEARN MORE Enter the Untold Story Challenge for Chance to Win $5K Grand Prize Are you (or do you know) a military or Veteran child who is interested in sharing their story through writing, drawing, film, photography or any creative practice? Encourage them to enter the Untold Story Challenge, which seeks to shine a light on America's military kids and youth. APPLY Calling All Writers Do you want to write stories that honor Veterans from the comfort of your own home? Click here to volunteer. LEARN MORE Learn how this Veteran found camaraderie and understanding, which helped her to heal decades after trauma. Expanding Community Connection for Veterans with Blue Star Families Blue Star Families (BSF) connects military families with their civilian neighbors–both people and organizations–to create strong communities of support. Read how BSF helped one Army retiree connect with his community after 30 years of active duty service. READ MORE Free, Online Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans is free, online and requires no registration. The training can help Veterans learn to recognize and respond to harassment and sexual assault, and contribute to a healthy, safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. BEGIN THE TRAINING READ MORE Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What's the funniest thing you've seen at a military ball?   Veteran Jobs LabCorp - Micro Technologist/CLS - CA Spire Hospitality - The Grove Resort - FL Claro Pool Services - Pool Maintenance Technician - CA Electronics Technician, Lansing, MI Service Center Operator, Greater Charleston, SC Warehouse Associate/Non-Driver, Multiple Locations Controls Specialist, Tonganoxie, KS Showroom Sales Associate, Dothan, AL  Field Service Engineer, Remote- NE Region  Field Service Engineer, Remote- Mid-Atlantic Region Event Technician, Nationwide Service Mechanic, Nationwide Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. POST FREE JOB Carhartt 25% off for military and Veterans. Vet Tix Free tickets to various events for active military, Veterans and immediate family members of troops killed in action. Sunglass Hut 15% off discount. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS VA News:   Three ways VA's workforce diversity benefits you Prioritize well-being this winter with VA's Telehealth tools VA publishes new Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry data #Live Whole Health #154″ Aspirations instead of resolutions No Barriers Warriors seeks Veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions Veterans: Let's talk about guns and suicide Veteran manages diabetes with lifestyle changes Stalag 9B: A survivor's story Don't let your job search freeze this winter—apply to work at VA VA studies employment gaps among post-9/11 women Veterans Iraq Army Veteran's connection to horses helps her heal VA nurse awarded Distinguished Flying Cross VA collaborates to improve safety of power wheelchair users Gulf Coast VA hosts 3D printing workshop Best of 2022: Top Veteran Resources of the Year Mission: Taking charge of your life and health Tap your talents as a military spouse with a career serving Veterans Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat Tell us what you think of this newsletter Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? 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