WHAT'S NEW? We are getting a new office space! Scroll down to the first news article to learn more!

WEEK AT A GLANCE Wednesday Workout, Fort Mill Lunch, Lunch and Learn, and Red, White, and Brew Happy Hour! Scroll down to learn more and RSVP

ICYMI Thanks to everyone who tuned in and supported the Carolina's Veterans Day Celebration. Despite the technical glitches, the event raised more money, and involved more people than we anticipated! We are so grateful to everyone who tuned in, bid on items, donated, or participated in any way.

CHRISTIAN McCAFFREY TEAMS WITH LOWE'S TO CREATE LOUNGE AT VETERANS BRIDGE HOME Running back Christian McCaffrey, Lowe's and the Panthers shared plans to create a new lounge space at the Veterans Bridge Home (VBH) as part of his Home Team project with Lowe's and the Panthers during the NFL's Salute to Service celebration.

LOCAL VETERANS OFFER SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO THEIR PEERS, FUTURE ENLISTEES Former military members Ethel “Cookie” Burch and Nicholas Riggins want to uplift fellow veterans by providing information and opportunities.

CARING FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS For nearly two decades, the United States has been at war with Afghanistan. As hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been deployed over the years, they find themselves on a different battlefield when they return home.

NASCAR HALL OF FAME TO HOST HIGH-OCTANE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS The Hall of Fame and Toyota have teamed up for the “Holidays for Heroes” program, Nov. 13-30. Guests who make an onsite monetary donation will have the opportunity to help “Trim the Toyota Tundra” by adding a magnet honoring servicemen and women to the Toyota Tundra truck on display in the Great Hall.

WEEKLY POLL

Last week we asked about what you were most excited to bid on at our Carolina's Veterans Day Celebration. The results were 56.3% for the Highlands Cabin Getaway, 18.8% for the CMC Helmet, and a four-way tie of 6.3% for everything else. Thanks to everyone who bid!

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, November 18 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

Fort Mill Lunch | Thursday, November 19 | 11:30 AM | Towne Tavern | RSVP

Lunch and Learn on Post Traumatic Growth | Thursday, November 19 | 1:00 PM | Virtual | RSVP

Red, White, and Brew Happy Hour | Thursday, November 19 | 6:30 PM | NoDa Brewing Company | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, November 25 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

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DAILY FACEBOOK LUNCH BREAK

Software Engineer | Wells Fargo | View

Project Manager | Wells Fargo | View

HR Consultant | Mecklenburg County | View

Maintenance and Operations Specialist | Mecklenburg County | View

Virtual Job Fair | Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 AM | View

Tech Elevator Development Program | Application Deadline Wednesday, November 18 | View

EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER Want more? The Charlotte Area Veterans Employment newsletter is for you. You can view this week's here.

NCSERVES NEWSLETTER Want more? Check out the NCServes Newsletter here.

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.