SITREP
WHAT'S NEW? Registration for the January 11-15 Patriot's Path Course is open now until Jan. 3.
WEEK AT A GLANCE Come check out our Wednesday Workout this week!
ICYMI Have you been checking out all there is to see in our newsletter? There really is something for everyone! We have a SITREP at the top that gives you a snapshot of what's going on each week, the NEWS section which keeps you updated on the latest Charlotte and Veteran related happening, a section on COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT to keep you involved in the local Veteran community, EMPLOYMENT for all you job seekers out there, VETERAN SERVICES to keep you up-to-date on services offered to you, a PARTNER SPOTLIGHT to highlight our many wonderful partners, and SUPPORT VBH to let you know how you can give back!
STAT OF THE WEEK 1766. The number of Veterans we have served so far this year. We need your help to make sure this number is as accurate as possible by the end of the year. If you have attended any event this year, make sure you are counted! Follow this link, select "social enrichment", and leave a comment saying how you have been involved this year!
EVENT HIGHLIGHT Happy New Years from the VBH team!
NEWS
DOCTORS GIVE VIETNAM VETERAN NEW SMILE THROUGH ITS 'SMILE FOR SOLDIERS PROGRAM' Raymond Hait is a 72- year-old purple heart veteran who fought in Vietnam. Over the years he has lost several teeth and hasn't had the money to replace them. Read more...
NEW IN 2021: THE CORPS IS GOING TO GET SMALLER Starting next year, the Marine Corps is going to get smaller, with even larger manpower cuts planned for the future. Read more...
FOUR-PART SERIES ON ARMY'S 'OLD GUARD' BY TWO VETERANS OF THE UNIT RELEASES CHRISTMAS DAY. A new four-part documentary series set to begin screening Christmas Day on Amazon traces its roots to the service of two Army veterans of the Old Guard and a commitment to bring that storied history to life. Read more...
VA GETS BIG FUNDING INCREASE IN FINAL FISCAL 2021 BUDGET DEAL The Department of Veterans Affairs will see nearly a 12 percent increase in total funding under the full-year spending deal approved by Congress on Monday, another significant financial boost for a department that has seen steady growth over the last two decades. Read more...
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WEEKLY POLL
Last week we asked about a rather controversial topic... is Die Hard a Christmas Movie. To Steve Cole's dismay, 70% of responders said that it is indeed a Christmas movie! Yipee Ki-Yay!
As the year is winding down, we want to know; what is your favorite VBH social event?
Uptown Lunch
Wednesday Workout
Ballantyne Breakfast
Fort Mill Lunch
Red, White, and Brew Happy Hour
UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, December 30 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, January 6 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Ballantyne Breakfast | Thursday, January 7 | 8:00 AM | Virtual | RSVP
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

No Lunch Break this week! We will resume on January 4th!
EMPLOYMENT

Associate Aircraft Mechanic | Duke Energy | View

Engineer | Duke Energy | View

Facility Manager | Carolina Panthers | View

Graphic Designer | Carolina Panthers | View

Guest Relations Event Staff | Carolina Panthers | View

Manager Accounting | Duke Energy | View

Mobile Ticket Team Member | Carolina Panthers | View
EVENTS

Patriots Path Class | January 11-15 | 9:00 AM | RSVP
EMPLOYMENT 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

4353 Total Services
1766 Total Veteran Served
1308 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