The Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of Washington D.C. older adults by providing free legal and social services to those in need. Document_2022-02-19_142138 Veterans Legal Assistance
Author: NAAV
2022 Round Table Forum Report: GI Bills Regarding
Male and Female Veterans Racial Disparities & Protecting Our Families This report was created jointly by the Women Veteran United Committee, Inc., CTL DOM Group, Inc., JVC of Maryland Women Veterans Legislative Committee Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council. For questions or concerns, call Dr. JoAnn Fisher, CEO, Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. 240-305-5516 or […]
Access Housing Inc. Southeast Veterans Service Center 2022 Military Suicide Prevention Forum THEARC: 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE (Ward 8) Washington, DC 20032
Suicide is a very tragic loss of a loved one especially those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide. Addressing emotional pain and suffering can be hard and uncomfortable. The Access Housing, Inc. located in Washington, DC and its Program Manager Walter Elmore and sponsors presented a Zoom and Conference Call for the 2022 […]
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Presents Thanksgiving Day Food to Access Housing, Inc., Homeless Veterans, SE Washington, DC
On Friday, November 12, 2021, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) presents Thanksgiving Day turkeys and other meal items to homeless Veterans residing at Accessing Housing, Inc. located at 820 Chesapeake Street, SE Washington, DC. Access Housing Inc. DC is a not-for-profit corporation providing housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans. NAAV, […]
Interagency Veterans releases FY2021 Annual Report
Greetings Military and Veteran Leaders, Military Spouses, Stakeholders, and Friends, As Veterans Day is a time that we recognize Veterans for their Service to this Country, Interagency Veterans wants to thank each of you for your _continued Service_ to the American People. The nearly 100 Departments and Agencies that comprise Interagency Veterans proudly support […]
Resources an Information on the Blue Water Navy
https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/blue-water-navy.asp https://www.va.gov/Blue_Water_Navy_Factsheet.pdf# https://www.va.gov/Blue_Water_Navy_FAQs.pdf# https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
Helpful Resource on Veterans and Depression
According to Science Direct, over 1 in 10 male veterans are depressed. And, female veterans face an even higher rate of depression at 15%. Along with this, major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder is 3-5 times more likely to occur for those with PTSD. https://inlandempiretms.com/veterans-and-depression/
President Declares November National Family Caregivers Month
Every day, millions of Americans provide essential care and medical assistance to their loved ones. These acts of love, commitment, and compassion enable their family members to receive the support they need to live a life with dignity. This has been especially true throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which Americans of all ages have made […]
Resource for Veteran and Family Members
1-800-PACK-RAT provides the simplest way with local moving, long-distance moving, and temporary or long-term storage. We also proudly offer resources for our military members to make sure that they are getting reimbursed for their moving fees so that they can save more money for their families. The discount can be used online with the […]
Resource: Guide to Trade School For People with Disabilities
NAAV Website: https://www.naavets.org/military-families/ The guide includes advice on what people with disabilities should look for in a trade school, common challenges they may face, where to find additional resources, as well as career options in the trades available to people depending on their disability. Links: —— [1] https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/disability-guide-to-trade-school