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Desk of the Commissioner - April

Recognizing Minnesota’s Vietnam Veterans

Brad NEW

Hundreds of Minnesota Veterans, their families and supporters came together for the annual “Veterans Day on the Hill” event on Wednesday, April 9. After networking and lunch at the Cedar Street National Guard Armory, the group marched en masse to the State Capitol to make their voices heard to our State Legislators.

I was proud to address this passionate group as we gathered in the Capitol Rotunda. The crowd was advocating for the benefits that our Veterans have earned and I, along with fellow speaker Governor Tim Walz and the many Veterans Service Organizations present, expressed belief that the Legislature should not balance the State’s budget on the backs of our Veterans.

 

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Volunteer Month: The Gift of Giving

Sandy Gibson

April is National Volunteer Month and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has plenty to celebrate this month and throughout the year. MDVA is grateful for the many volunteers from across the state who regularly give their time and talents to the eight Minnesota Veterans Homes.

If you’re thinking of becoming a volunteer with MDVA, here are six volunteer profiles to help share what the experience is like.

 

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Jacqueline Grimm Joins Minneapolis Veterans Home

Jacqueline Grimm

Jacqueline Grimm joined the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Minneapolis as Assistant Administrator earlier this month. She reports to Minneapolis Veterans Home Campus Administrator Doug Britain.

Jacqueline began her professional career in senior living in 2012 as the Director of Social Services. Since 2018, she has served as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. In 2022, Jacqueline expanded her leadership role by serving as an Executive Director for Assisted Living. Jacqueline has a wealth of knowledge in quality measures, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement plans. In addition, Jacqueline enjoys working hard and having fun with her peers and the Residents.

 

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State Veterans Homes, Agency Participate in Earth Week Activities

Earth Month

In April, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is celebrating the Earth with events and activities agency-wide to help us be more mindful of how we protect our planet.

Tuesday, April 22 is officially Earth Day—a globally recognized day to support environmental protection. Throughout the month we are sharing information and having fun with our employees and Residents in our Homes. We’ve set up “challenges” in the Homes and among our teams where Residents and employees can reflect on how to work toward a more sustainable future.

 

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‘Brand Ambassadors’ Promote Positive Veterans Homes’ Work Experience

Bemidji Employee

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) believes that our Veterans Homes have some of the best long-term care staff nationwide! We love giving them a platform to express why they do what they do. That's exactly what's happening in a current advertising campaign as these "Brand Ambassadors" share with the community, and potential staff, the purpose they feel serving those who served.

Employees from the three newest Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston have recently kicked off this “Brand Ambassador” ad campaign. As Brand Ambassador, these employees offered to participate in ad campaigns directed to potential job seekers in their local communities. They provided some quotes describing their positive and rewarding experience working at the Homes, were photographed and participated in a video interview.

This month, we introduce our Bemidji Veterans Home Brand Ambassadors.

 

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MDVA is Hiring

MDVA now hiring

Interested in serving Veterans? Looking to make a difference in your community? Consider a career with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs! Roles in healthcare, nursing, facilities management and program management are featured below. Sign-up [ [link removed] ] to receive our monthly jobs bulletin.

We proudly offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of MN employee, welcoming and supportive teams, and most importantly, meaningful careers.

To learn more and to apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/Careers [ [link removed] ] and click Current Jobs.




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