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WHAT'S NEW? It's finally in 2021! Thank goodness for the start of a new year. Let's make it a great one!
WEEK AT A GLANCE This week we are hosting our Wednesday Workout and virtual Ballantyne Breakfast. Don't miss out!
ICYMI Have you completed the Governor's Challenge? It is a series of three free online courses about preventing Veteran suicide and it only takes about an hour to complete! Email Dr. French to let her know you've completed it!
STAT OF THE WEEK 1800. The total number of Veteran families served in 2020 in the Metrolina region.
EVENT HIGHLIGHT Kick off the new year right by attending our virtual Ballantyne Breakfast this Thursday at 8:00 AM.
NEWS
Series highlights Desert Storm Veterans for 30th...

In January 1991, members from all five military branches joined a coalition to push out Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait for Operation Desert Storm. During January 2021, VA will profile these Veterans in a series of stories for Desert Storm's...

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www.blogs.va.gov
When it rains, these veterans' graves in Raleigh turn to ...

A chest-high red brick wall surrounds the Raleigh National Cemetery with its perfectly lined rows of simple white tombstones that identify the resting places of thousands of veterans who served as far back as the Civil War. Much of the 7-acre...

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www.newsobserver.com
The top 10 veterans in journalism and how you could join ...

Journalism can seem like a difficult field to break into as a veteran, but it's also one that matches up well with the skills required to succeed in the military. Military Veterans in Journalism announced its list of the 2020 top veterans in...

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www.militarytimes.com
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WEEKLY POLL
Last week we asked what everyone's favorite VBH social event is and for the first time ever we had a five-way tie! Uptown Lunch, Wednesday Workout, Ballantyne Breakfast, Fort Mill Lunch, and Red, White, and Brew Happy Hour each received 20% of the vote!
Happy New Years! What is your new year's resolution?
Lead a Healthier Lifestyle
Get Organized
Save Money
Attend More VBH Events! (This Is The Right Answer)
UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

Open House | Monday, January 11 | 12:00 PM | Virtual | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, January 13 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Free Professional Headshots | January 13 | 11:00 AM | RSVP

Uptown Lunch | Wednesday, January 13 | 11:45 AM | Virtual | RSVP
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

The VBH Lunch Break is BACK! Tune in every day this week at noon!

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

Supply Chain Talent Acquisition Temporary Employee | Lowe's | View

Logistic Sales Consultant | Bulk Container Group | View

Tech Positions | Synchrony | LINK

Workforce Development Training | Community Culinary School | View
EVENTS

Free Professional Headshots | January 13 | 11:00 AM | RSVP

Patriots Path Class | January 25-29 | 9:00 AM | RSVP

NC4ME Hiring Event | January 27 | RSVP

Patriots Path Class (Female Vets Only) | February 8-12 | 9:00 AM | RSVP

Patriots Path Class | February 22-26 | 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 IMPACT REPORT

4450 Total Services
1800 Total Veteran Served
1350 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.
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