WHAT'S NEW? In recognition of MLK Jr. Day, VBH has joined the United Way of Central Carolina's 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge! Join us by signing up here.

WEEK AT A GLANCE This week we have the Wednesday Workout at Veterans Park in Charlotte! Interested in starting a workout near you? Email us and let's make it happen!

ICYMI Veterans Bridge Home is growing! We have expanded our territory past the Charlotte area and now serve Veterans in the Triad, the Triangle, Fayetteville, and more! As a part of this expansion, we have recently added FIVE new teammates! Make sure to give a big VBH welcome to Paul Berry, Jessica Salinas, Chris Brown, Rebecca Swaim, and Michelle Bulla!

Be on the lookout for more details to come!

STAT OF THE WEEK Did you know that on average 17-18 Veterans a day die by suicide? You can help in the fight to prevent suicide by accepting the NC Governor's Challenge!

EVENT HIGHLIGHT Patriots Path is a non-profit organization that supports veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses in finding meaningful employment opportunities by defining career goals, mapping out job search strategies, identifying opportunities, creating a marketing approach and connecting within our community to peers, mentors and coaches for continued networking and support. Let’s get started on your story.

HERO CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER IS A 101ST AIRBORNE VETERAN An Iraq War veteran turned Capitol Hill police officer is being hailed as a hero for his actions to delay and divert rioters as they assaulted the Capitol building earlier this month. READ MORE

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF VETERAN CAREGIVERS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE THROUGH VA Tens of thousands of caregivers providing critical medical support to disabled veterans will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine doses soon under a new policy announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs this week. READ MORE

SOME NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS VOW TO REMOVE MEMBERS CHARGED IN THE CAPITOL RIOTS Some national veterans organizations have vowed to remove members who were charged in the Capitol riots, taking a stand against the violent attack last week. READ MORE

WEEKLY POLL

Last week we had a four-way tie again! About 25% of responders each said they wanted to hear sports personalities, military guests, local celebrities, and VBH staff at our monthly Veterans Lunch. We are taking note and plan to have a great line-up for our lunches this year!

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

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, January 20 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, February 3 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Veteran Breakfast | Thursday, February 4 | 8:00 AM | Virtual | RSVP

Open House | Monday, February 8 | 12:00 PM | Virtual | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, February 10 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Veteran Lunch | Wednesday, February 10 | 11:45 AM | Virtual | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, February 17 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, February 24 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

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Tune in on Facebook Live every weekday at noon for the VBH Lunch Break!

Monday – Employment

Tuesday – Veteran Interview

Wednesday - Community Engagement

Thursday – NCServes

Friday – Weekly Situation Report (SITREP)

Sr. Support Systems Analyst/Systems Admin | MAB | View

Account Executive (2) | Thomson Reuters | East Coast | NC/SC

SaaS Sales Executive | Thomson Reuters | View

Showroom CR & Sales Position | Mobility of Charlotte | View

Data Engineer | LM Ft Bragg | View

Procurement Officer | COC | View

Web Designer | LM Ft Bragg | View

Software Engineer | LM Ft. Bragg | View

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.

206 Total Services

50 Total Veteran Served

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.