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WHAT'S NEW? The Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough visited Charlotte, NC 4th of July weekend and threw the first pitch at the Knights game! He tweeted "Seeing America back together at the @KnightsBaseball’s Veterans Appreciation night was inspirational. I’m very pleased that we could bring a mobile clinic to provide vaccinations to those Veterans who haven’t gotten their shot yet. Get vaccinated, get #BackTogether @whitehouse" WATCH
photo courtesy of Laura Wolff Photography
WEEK AT A GLANCE

Veterans Lunch | Wednesday, July 14 | 11:45 AM| Veterans Transition Center
We are proud to report that the Veteran Lunch will be hosted in-person and virtual for this hybrid event.

Open House | Monday, July 12 | 12:00PM | Virtual

Fort Mill Lunch | Thursday, July 15 | 11:30 AM | Town Tavern Restaurant

Veterans Coffee | Wednesday, July 14 | 8:30 AM | The Joel Fund 822 S. White St Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587 RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, July 14 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT
A Walk in the Park | Tuesday, July 13 | 11:00 AM | Meck County Park & Rec Park Cleanups
ICYMI Artists Simon Donovan and Ben Olmstead thoughtfully created this large-scale sculpture relief capturing the five branches of the military. The installation can be seen at the newly reconstructed American Legion Memorial Stadium near CPCC's campus on North Kings Dr.
STAT OF THE WEEK 12,500. The approximate number of Veterans who have died from coronavirus-related complications since the pandemic began. Visit your local VA vaccine clinic to get your COVID-19 vaccine
source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/us/politics/military-va-vaccines.html
VETERAN SPOTLIGHT This week the spotlight is on James Schroeder. James served for 8 years in the USMC Reserves as a heavy equipment operator and bulk fuel specialist. Sgt. Schroeder is now the co-owner of Allergenuity Health, a direct care allergy clinic where he and his wife assist people with food and environmental allergies. With a deployment and commerce degree under his belt, he now enjoys spending time with his 2 kids, Wisconsin sports, and helping others.

Thank you for your service!

Do you know of an awesome Veteran to spotlight? Let them know and have them submit this form!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Thanks to our friends at WGU-North Carolina, lunch will be provided, BUT you need to RSVP so we can order enough. RSVP = FREE Chow
Register for PGA Virtual Golf Tournament. Registration closes July 29th!
RSVP for TJF Veterans Coffee
NEWS
FIRST LOOK: Memorial Stadium Reopens in Charlotte Tuesday served as a first look at the $40.5-million stadium, located on top of the original site where the stadium opened in 1936 and stood for...READ MORE
From Corpsman to ICT, Veteran Continues His Career Rise with VA Former Navy corpsman Marzell Scott was the first intermediate care technician (ICT) at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Salisbury, North Carolina. Now he’s the first READ MORE
Winning Design Selected in the 2021 Veterans Day Poster Contest An author-illustrator of children’s books and advocate for military families is this year’s Veterans Day poster contest winner.
Matt Tavares, of Ogunquit, Maine, works closely with his publisher, Candlewick Press, to support...READ MORE
3 Critical Skills Veterans Should Promote when Looking for Work Whether you’re preparing to separate from the military or have been in the civilian workforce and are looking for your next career move...READ MORE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WEEKLY POLL Veterans can find crisis support anytime day or night!
What is the best way to contact the crisis line?
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text 838255
Crisis Chat
All of the above
If symptoms lead to thoughts of death or suicide, it’s important you talk to someone right away. The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Last Week's Poll Results
UPCOMING EVENTS

Veterans Lunch | Wednesday, July 14 | 11:45 AM| Veterans Transition Center
We are proud to report that the Veteran Lunch will be hosted in-person and virtual for this hybrid event.

Open House | Monday, July 12 | 12:00PM | Virtual

Fort Mill Lunch | Thursday, July 15 | 11:30 AM | Town Tavern Restaurant

Veterans Coffee | Wednesday, July 14 | 8:30 AM | The Joel Fund 822 S. White St Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587 RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, July 14 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT
A Walk in the Park | Tuesday, July 13 | 11:00 AM | Meck County Park & Rec Park Cleanups

Conversations for Connection | Wednesday, August 25 | Virtual | FREE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Veterans Transition Center is officially open and we are looking for front desk volunteers. Learn more here!

Have you heard about the VBH Battle Buddy Program yet? You can learn all about it and sign up here!

Don't miss out on volunteer opportunities! Subscribe to our volunteer distribution list here.
EMPLOYMENT

Charlotte Metro Area

Veterans Career Employment Services Consultant | DWS | Apply

Service Apprentice | Duke Energy | Apply

Gas Distribution Operator | Duke Energy | Apply

Triad

Construction Apprenticeship | Habitat | Contact

Multiple Positions | GILDAN | Apply

Regional Office Director | Catholic Charities | View

Fayetteville

Tourism & Events Coordinator | Visit Fayetteville | Description - Contact

Grant Coordinator | Insight Human Services | View

Multiple Positions | Cumberland County | View

Triangle

IT, Supervisors, Inspectors & More | Millennium Print Group | Contact

Veterans Programs Asst | Governor's Institute | Apply

Shopper | Amazon | Apply

South Carolina

Electrician | Mr. Electric | View
VETERAN SERVICES
COVID RESOURCES
VBH 2021 IMPACT REPORT

3342 Total Services
1122 Total Veterans Served

SERVICES NEWSLETTER Want more? Check out the Services Newsletter here.
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