SITREP
WHAT'S NEW? Warner Bros. is hosting a virtual Veterans in Entertainment Summit this week. Learn more here.
WEEK AT A GLANCE Our only event this week is our Wednesday Workout. Don't miss out!
ICYMI We had a great time at Sugar Creek Brewing for our socially distant happy hour. We hope to see you at our next one in November!
STAT OF THE WEEK $500. That is how much you could win simply by making a "Happy Veterans Day" video. All you have to do to enter is post a video wishing everyone a happy Veterans Day on social media, tag VBH, and make sure you are registered for our Veterans Day event. It's that easy!
EVENT HIGHLIGHT The Carolina's Veterans Day Celebration is quickly approaching! Sign up today!
NEWS
VETERANS BILL ANNOUNCEMENT On Saturday, October 17, 2020, the President signed into law: S. 785, the “Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019,” which amends a number of VA authorities related to helping veterans transition from military to civilian life; suicide prevention; mental health care research and oversight; mental health care staffing; and health care for women veterans.

(You may remember this bill from when Blake Bourne testified the the US House Veterans Affairs Committee in support of it. You can read about that here.)
ACTIVE CORONAVIRUS CASES AMONG VA PATIENTS UP MORE THAN 70 PERCENT IN 30 DAYS Active coronavirus cases among Veterans Affairs patients are up more than 70 percent in the last month and now sit at their highest level since early August, according to data released by the department this week.
HERE ARE THE 182 VETERANS RUNNING FOR CONGRESS THIS YEAR This year, 182 veterans are running for Congress in 162 House and Senate races spread around the country. That number is a slight increase from the 173 veteran candidates who won major political party primaries in 2018.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WEEKLY POLL

Last week we asked if you are planning on attending our virtual Carolina's Veterans Day Celebration! 45.5% of you are, 13.6% can't make it this time, which leaves 40.9% of you that haven't made up your mind yet. Would it make a difference if we told you that by registering before November 11th you will be entered to win a $500 Lowes gift card? M
With Halloween coming up we want to know what is your favorite candy?
Reese's
M&M's
Snickers
Hershey's
Kit Kat
UPCOMING EVENT

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, November 4 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Ballantyne Breakfast | Thursday, November 5 | 8:00 AM | Virtual | RSVP
Click here to register for the Carolina's Veterans Day Celebration!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Monday – Employment
Tuesday – Veteran Interview
Wednesday - Community Engagement
Thursday – NCServes
Friday – Weekly Situation Report (SITREP)
EMPLOYMENT
JOB OPENINGS

Multiple Positions | Roof Above | View

Part Time Position | Aquesta Bank | Email for details

Multiple Openings | Lowes Home Improvement | View
CAVE NEWSLETTER Want more? The Charlotte Area Veterans Employment newsletter is for you. You can view this week's here.
VETERAN SERVICES
VBH 2020 YTD IMPACT REPORT

3423 Total Services
1446 Total Veteran Served
1033 Total New Veterans Served
NCSERVES NEWSLETTER Want more? Check out the NCServes Newsletter here.
SUPPORT VBH
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.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT