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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ]?*is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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*Win a Mobile Cookie Franchise*

Warrior Rising, an organization that helps Veterans succeed in business, will be awarding a free Dirty Dough mobile franchise to a deserving business-minded Veteran.

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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*

Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]
Veterans Career Live: Making the Most of Hiring Events ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing ? Sep 6 [ [link removed] ]
Southside Hampton Roads DoD SkillBridge EXPO ? Sep 7 [ [link removed] ]
Hill AFB Area Veterans Job Fair ? Sep 7 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*

Buddy Check Day: Call to Action Meeting (Online) ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]
9/11 Service Project: Volunteer for a Service Project in Your Area ? Sep 1 [ [link removed] ]
Labor Day Celebration (Los Angeles, CA) ? Sep 1 [ [link removed] ]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?? Sep 13 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES*

VeTALKX: Back-to-School Q&A ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]
Soldiers' Angels Military & Veteran Food Distribution (Denver) ? Sep 1 [ [link removed] ]
SPEd Talk: Suicide Prevention Education ? Sep 6 [ [link removed] ]
PACT Act Resource Fair (Traverse City, MI) ? Sep 7 [ [link removed] ]



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Next PACT Act deadline Sept. 30: Direct Health Care Enrollment

Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023.

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Volunteer to Serve in Under-Resourced Communities

The Mission Continues helps Veterans and other service members continue their service after serving in uniform. Using skills developed in the military, Veteran volunteers deploy to work alongside other non-profit groups to make improvements in under-resourced communities.

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*Hear how this U.S. Navy Veteran sought treatment for her substance misuse and went on to help other Veterans with their recoveries. [ [link removed] ]*

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Aug. 31 Back to School Q&A with VA and Community Partners. What are your questions?

Join VA and community experts?on Aug. 31 from 1-2 p.m. EST,?and receive answers to your questions on back-to-school resources, the GI Bill, learning options and virtual tools. Submit your questions now!

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*Volunteer for the National Day of Service: Honor Veterans, First Responders on 9/11 [ [link removed] ]*

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*Limited Time* Crocs Clearout Sale

Attention Veterans! Your Crocs discount has just been increased. Use code CROCS10 at ShopVCS.com to unlock extra savings. Choose from military designs and dozens of other colors and styles. Sign up for ShopVCS.com today to unlock this offer. Offer ends 9/5 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Excludes clearance, flash deals and sale priced items.

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*VA's National Cemetery Administration marks 50 years of serving America's Veterans, Service Members and Families. [ [link removed] ]*

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*?Reflecting Back? ? Military Memories?**Competition. Your Chance to Win $250!*

*Song Connection: Which song do you connect most to your time in Military service? What specific memories does this song bring back for you? [ [link removed] ]*

Last month?s $250 & $50 winners [ [link removed] ]

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Grief Awareness Day: How I Learned to Honor My Husband and Myself

"If you are a surviving family member, my advice is to find a community that understands you and your journey. Surround yourself with people who motivate you to be a better version of yourself." Learn how one survivor found healing and voice from Travis Manion Foundation.

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Blind Veterans Can Now Read Decision Letters

For the first time ever, blind Veterans can now read their VA benefits decision letters inside the VA Health and Benefits mobile app [ [link removed] ]. This new feature is part of VA?s move to improve its accessibility and enable Veterans to view their decision letters immediately online.

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering*

*Systems Trainer* (Ft Liberty, NC) [ [link removed] ]
*Sr IT System Product Developer* (Ft Liberty, NC) [ [link removed] ]
*SharePoint Program Manager *(Ft Liberty, NC) [ [link removed] ]

*Administrative & Business Jobs*

*Records Clerk* (Eden, TX) [ [link removed] ]
*Administrative Clerk* (Cushing, OK) [ [link removed] ]
*Sr Accountant?*(Boston, MA) [ [link removed] ]

*Security and Law Enforcement*

*VA Police Officer* (Birmingham, AL) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*NY Early Intervention SME?*(Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*Strength and Conditioning Coach?*(Multiple locations) [ [link removed] ]
*US Army TAP Roles?*(Multiple locations) [ [link removed] ]
*VA - Senior Social Worker*?(Mather AFB, CA) [ [link removed] ]
*VA - Peer Specialist*?(Anchorage, AK) [ [link removed] ]
*Military and Family Life Counselor School*?(Hamilton, GA)? [ [link removed] ]

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Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.

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*Wedding Venue Giveaway for Veterans - Submissions due September 15 [ [link removed](otherslist)&utm_content=version_A&promo=1349 ]*

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Brooklyn Bedding [ [link removed] ]?30% off discount and free shipping.

Advance Auto Parts [ [link removed] ]?10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families.

Pro Football Hall of Fame [ [link removed] ]?$5 off admission with valid ID. $3 off admission for spouses and dependents under 18.

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*VA News:?*


* Hurricane assistance for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Maternal Health Summit: Perinatal care for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #184: Using the senses to experience mindfulness [ [link removed] ]
* VA on pace to house at least 38,000 more homeless Veterans by end of 2023 [ [link removed] ]
* VALUE program gives medical students an opportunity to work with Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* MOVE! to a healthier you with the Fresh Focus podcast [ [link removed] ]
* Partnerships expand VA?s health care services to Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* More than 1,000 Veterans apply for PACT Act benefits [ [link removed] ]
* Photography helps Veteran with PTSD [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, August: Navy Veteran Jasmine Rush [ [link removed] ]
* Embrace a future serving Veterans with VA?s education support programs [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes #29: Choosing the right mental health app [ [link removed] ]
* Innovative TeleEye collaborations changing lives for Veterans with low vision [ [link removed] ]
* ICYMI: VFW, VVA and VA Live event cover PACT Act benefits and eligibility [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Women?s Equality Day at VA [ [link removed] ]
* El Paso VA?s VetFest brought music, fun and excitement [ [link removed] ]

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ]?(1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ])?is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]:?988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ]?or Chat [ [link removed] ]

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