WHAT'S NEW? A local Marine veteran got a well-deserved surprise during the pre-race show before the Coca-Cola 600 Sunday afternoon when Jay Leno and Jeff Gordon gave him the keys to a brand new car! WATCH NOW
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
#BeTheBridge Fundraiser | Monday, June 14 | Read More
VBH Virtual Open House | Monday, June 14 | 12:00 PM | Register
Fayetteville Veteran & Spouse Coffee | Tuesday, June 15 | 2:30 PM | Register
Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, June 16 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT
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ICYMI The Veterans Transition Center and new VBH HQ, located at 5260 Parkway Plaza Blvd, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28217, is now open. We are looking for volunteers to help greet, welcome, and interact all of our friends and fellow Veterans we expect to see in the new space. (Think of it as the duty desk, but at the nicest Air Force Base you can ever imagine.) If you would like to volunteer on a reoccurring basis, please let us know here.
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STAT OF THE WEEK .2 million. The projected increase in the number of female veterans by 2046 source: pewresearch.org |
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VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Mike Jarina enlisted in the Naval reserve while still in high school, and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He spent 20 years flying on aircraft carriers and earned Navy wings of gold. Jarina retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1989. "From my father, to my education to leaders both officer and enlisted I learned one consistent thing: take care of the troops". Mike now proudly serves as a volunteer with several organizations, including VBH, that take care of those in need.
Do you know of an awesome Veteran to spotlight? Let them know and have them submit this form!
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT If you are competitive and like gaming, Veterans Bridge Home would like to invite you to register for our first online virtual gaming tournament for Veterans. Why should you play? How about bragging rights, a free XBOX (yeah, you read that right) and a sweet Championship trophy…that’s why! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have some fun beating fellow Veterans in a nice game of PGA 2K21! If you’re not a PGA 2K21 player, don’t worry, other sports are coming. |
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SC Future Makers Virtual Career Fair On Wednesday, June 23, 2021 SC Future Makers will host a virtual career fair with South Carolina employers who are looking to hire veterans, transitioning military personnel, and military spouses. REGISTER
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Melting Pot Fondue Raiser Join us in June to support our Charity of the Month: Veterans Bridge Home! Our Charity Dinner will include a special 4-course menu for two + a bottle of wine, with $10 from every dinner purchased being donated to Veterans Bridge Home. *Not available on Sunday June 20th, 2021 |
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Charlotte Veteran Featured in Rocket Mortgage Video Thomas Jacobs served in the Army National Guard and now works at Veterans Bridge Home to connect veterans to housing resources. Charlotte is one of the 89 communities working to end homelessness as part of Built for Zero. In the last two years... READ MORE
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Valor & Value: Veterans Talk About Their Business Traits After a year of dynamic changes in the workplace and marketplace, hiring managers are looking for employees ready to react and respond. Veterans are likely to lead the pack in understanding... READ MORE
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Navy Lodges Begin to Welcome Leisure Travelers After Pandemic-induced Hiatus Some Navy Lodges around the world are reopening for leisure travel guests after a nearly yearlong hiatus spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Many military-run hotels stopped accepting leisure travel reservations so the rooms could be used for service members and other U.S. personnel placed in quarantine. READ MORE
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WEEKLY POLL Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, is used to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the U.S. after the delivery of General Order 3.
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What state was the first to establish Juneteenth as a state holiday under legislation?
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LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS The correct answer is 1778. Did you answer correctly?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
#BeTheBridge Fundraiser | Monday, June 14 | Read More
VBH Virtual Open House | Monday, June 14 | 12:00 PM | Register
Fayetteville Veteran & Spouse Coffee | Tuesday, June 15 | 2:30 PM | Register
Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, June 16 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT
Patriots Path Course | June 21-25 | 9AM - 1:00 PM | Virtual
The State of LGBTQ Veterans Webinar | Tuesday, June 22 | Register
SC Future Makers Virtual Hiring Fair | Wednesday, June 23 | Register
Brew & Chew with Vets | Tuesday, July 6 | 8:30 AM | Golden Corral- Rock Hill
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Veterans Transition Center is officially open and we are looking for front desk volunteers. Learn more here!
Atrium needs your help supporting mass vaccination events located at Bank of America Stadium. Shifts are every Tue/Wed & Sat/Sun. Click here to sign up!
Don't miss out on volunteer opportunities! Subscribe to our volunteer distribution list here. |
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Charlotte Metro Area
Customer Service Rep 3| Wells Fargo | Apply
Veterans Career Employment Services Consultant| DWS | Apply
Service Apprentice| Duke Energy | Apply
Triad
Regional Office Director | Catholic Charities | View
Multiple Positions | Salvations Army | View
Financial Professional | Equitable | Apply
Fayetteville
Auto Body Techs | Absolute Bus | View
Mental Health Therapist/Clinician | Cohen Clinic | Apply
Grant Coordinator | Insight Human Services | View
Triangle
Veterans Programs Asst | Governor's Institute | Apply
HR Coordinator | Southern Industrial | Apply
Environmental Tech (signing bonus) | HEPACO | Apply
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JOB FAIR "Reconnecting Our Workforce" | Lancaster, SC | Register
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VBH 2021 IMPACT REPORT
2762 Total Services
884 Total Veterans Served
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SERVICES NEWSLETTER Want more? Check out the Services Newsletter here.
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BECOME A PATHFINDER OR BRIDGEBUILDER Are you interested in financially supporting Veterans Bridge Home? For only $20 a month you can become a VBH Pathfinder and assist a veteran family in need and if you donate $1,000 or more you can become a member of the 2020 VBH Bridge Builders Society. Click here to donate.
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