GI Bill Report

Posted on February 16, 2024 by admin_imw

Just released! Please see the attached report on the economic outcomes
of the GI Bill for enlisted veterans. The press release includes the key
findings, such as:

* More than half of eligible enlisted military veterans used GI Bill
benefits …

Disabled Veteran Creates Transformative Card Game for Children to Achieve Digital Balance

Posted on January 8, 2024 by admin_imw

Today, we live in a digital world where children are thrust into using digital. According to an online article written by Winda Benedetti, “the NPD Group, 91% of kids in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 17 are …

NAAV, Inc. and ZoChey, LLC Christmas Gifts to Veteran Families

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 by admin_imw

Zornia Pritchett, a U.S. Army Veteran and owner of ZoChey LLC, a local small Veteran owned business in Bowie, Maryland is a new partner of the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) in support of those who …

Understanding and Addressing Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans

Posted on December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 by admin_imw

The transition from military to civilian life brings many challenges, some lingering in the quiet hours of the night. For many veterans, the end of their service marks the beginning of a new battle: coping with sleep disorders. These …

Meaningful Ways to Help Your Veteran Neighbors

Posted on December 7, 2023 by admin_imw

There are about 18 million veterans living in the United States today. Chances are, there are more than a few in your community. Many veterans could benefit from help from their neighbors with various life circumstances and decisions, …

Uplifting Homecomings: Mental Health Care for Military Families

Posted on November 30, 2023 by admin_imw

Military families lead a unique and challenging lifestyle. The constant deployments, relocations, and separations can take a toll on their mental health. However, there’s support available in the form of mental health. Find out about the significance of mental health …

VA Benefits for Spouses, Dependents, Survivors, and Family Caregivers

Posted on November 27, 2023 by admin_imw

Website: https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/

As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training. As the survivor of a Veteran …

Just a note and reminder of… An American Veteran

Posted on November 13, 2023 by admin_imw

They are the men and women who have served our country—voluntarily and involuntarily—with courage, dignity, and pride. They are the ones who said, yes to “laying down their life for another.” When we read in Scripture the Lord God say, …

The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse

Posted on November 13, 2023 by admin_imw

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they return home. The shadows of traumatic events loom large, often manifesting as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As they grapple with this mental health challenge, an alarming trend emerges the undeniable …

2024 – 2026 Defender Services Non-Capital Diversity Fellowship Program

Posted on October 25, 2023 by admin_imw

The website at https://diversityfellowship.fd.org/ includes the online fellow application form and information about the selected 2024-2026 federal defender organization host locations. The site also informs visitors about the Defender Services Program, DSO, and both the non-capital and capital components of …

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