Veteran Services
VBH 2020 Impact Report

Total Services: 1592
Total Veterans Served: 779
Total New Veterans Served: 553  
News

Veterans Bridge Home is joining forces with The Independence Fund and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to provide emergency food packages for veterans in need. (Read more)

A decade ago, Charlottean Tommy Norman started Veterans Bridge Home to help the steady stream of veterans returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan looking for jobs, homes and schools for their children. (Read more)

Veterans’ isolation and stress from the C oronavirus pandemic  could increase their chances of  suicidal thoughts , but health experts are warning that the worst impacts to their mental health could come after the immediate crisis is over. (Read more)

The Urban Ministry Center and Charlotte Men's Shelter have picked a new name following their merger last year: Roof Above.   (Read more)
Community Engagement

VBH has partnered with The Mission Continues to encourage and educate our Veterans how to make a difference in our community. Click here to learn about their upcoming Service Leadership Corps opportunities. Applications for the Virtual Training are due June 1st!
Virtual Financial Workshop

Join us on Thursday, May 21st from 12:30-1:30 for the Better Money Habits - Financial Awareness Class on financial guidance to help with the impact of Coronavirus. The impacts of the Coronavirus have had a significant effect on nearly all of our lives. This class is intended to help by providing ways to ease the strain on your budget today. Register here.

Share your lunch break with VBH! Tune in to Instagram Live daily to hear updates from the staff and interviews with local vets and VBH leaders. We will be hosting our Lunch Break live every weekday at noon. Check it out here and don't forget to follow us @VeteransBridgeHome

Monday – No Lunch Break due to Memorial Day
Tuesday – Employment with Paul Bill
Wednesday - Community engagement conversation with Randi Smith
Thursday – Care Coordination conversation with Patrick Hayes
Friday – Weekly Situation Report (SITREP) with Steve Cole

Check out last week's lunch breaks here

Want a way to stay social while social distancing? Grab a drink and tune in to our weekly happy hour! RSVP  here and tune in Friday at 5:00 to hang out with other Veterans in the area.

Join us for virtual workouts every Wednesday on Zoom at 7:00. All skill levels and ages are welcome! You can sign up here.
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Support VBH
In honor of Military Appreciation month, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day, please join us in supporting the 150,000 Veterans and military families in this region by donating to our crowdraising campaign or by donating directly on our website .
Since the stay at home orders began in North Carolina, we have helped more than 400 people with needs ranging from employment support, housing assistance, benefits navigation, financial assistance, and much more. Your contribution today will make an impact and will ensure Veterans receive the services they need after transition. Thank you for your support. #BeTheBridge
Formula Air wanted to give back to our local veteran community, so they are raffling off a 2020 Honda Grom Motorcycle and donating the proceeds to Veteran Bridge Home!

Four $25 Gift cards to Texas Road House will be rewarded to the next 4 numbers drawn!

Tickets are a $10
Winners selected May 30th
Purchase raffle tickets here .
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