WHAT'S NEW? May, marked officially as Military Appreciation Month, is a special month for both those in and out of the military. Happy Military Appreciation Month and Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Want to give back and show your appreciation, learn about our Battle Buddy Program!

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Marching Orders National Event | Saturday, May 8-15 | Walk, run, hike, ruck, or move - take your pick and commit to your 8-day goal | Team Red, White & Blue

A Walk in the Park | Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Meck County Park & Rec Park Cleanups

VBH Open House | Monday, May 10 | 12:00 PM | Virtual

Veteran Lunch | Wednesday, May 12 | 11:45 AM | Virtual

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, May 12 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT

ICYMI The Fort Mill, SC Lunch is BACK! Join host Kirk Rygol and other Veterans on May 20th and every 3rd Thursday from 11:30am-1pm for round table discussions and good eats at the Towne Tavern restaurant.

STAT OF THE WEEK 224. The number of social enrichment service requests received in the Metrolinas this year!

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Meet Darren Dubose, case coordinator at the Mecklenburg County Veteran Service Office. Dubose honorably served for 5 years as a field surgeon and company commander driver in the Army. His favorite quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr says "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy."

Do you know of an awesome Veteran to spotlight? Let them know and have them submit this form!

EVENT HIGHLIGHT Join Team, Red, White & Blue for the annual Fort Mill Memorial Day HONOR Run Monday May 31! The FREE run honors the nation's fallen military heroes and benefits the York County Veterans Association Pantry. Register here!

Skeptics Question VA Promise to Increase Diversity in Senior Management Veterans Affairs officials are promising more focused initiatives to improve minority representation in department leadership positions, but... Read More

Join 'Fans in the Stands' to virtually cheer on nearly 500 Veteran athletes from across the country as they compete during the National Veterans Golden Age Games May 10-28 by cheering them on virtually. The competition coincides with Older Americans Month...Continue

Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program VRRAP gives eligible Veterans who lost their job due to the COVID-19 pandemic access to employment reeducation to qualify for high-demand occupations. Enrollment applications now available! Read More

WEEKLY POLL

VBH is revamping it's volunteer program, and we'd like to know...

Lunch and Conversation | Every 1st Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Golden Corral- Burlington, NC

A Walk in the Park | Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Meck County Park & Rec Park Cleanups

VBH Open House | Monday, May 10 | 12:00 PM | Virtual

Veteran Lunch | Wednesday, May 12 | 11:45 AM | Virtual

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, May 12 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT |

Coffee and Conversation | Every 3rd Wednesday | 9:00 AM | Mebane Arts and Community Center- Mebane, NC

Coffee and Conversation | Every 4th Wednesday | 9:00 AM | The Caswell County Senior Center- Yanceyville, NC

Patriots Path Workshop | Monday, May 24-28 | 4:00 PM | Virtual Career Transition Course

NC4ME Hiring Event | Wednesday, May 19 | 9:45 AM | Virtual hiring event for Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, Guar/Reservists, Military Spouses Register Here

Atrium needs your help supporting mass vaccination events located at Bank of America Stadium. Shifts are every Tue/Wed & Sat/Sun. Click here to sign up!

Have you heard about the VBH Battle Buddy Program yet? You can learn all about it and sign up here!

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

Free Suits/Veterans Day In May | Suit Up Charlotte/VBH | Contact

Trauma Sales Intern | Atrium | Apply

Software Configuration Analyst (Charlotte/Remote) | Equitable | Apply

Financial Professional | Equitable | Apply

Multiple Positions | Salvation Army | View

Outcome Specialist | CLC View

Financial Professional | Equitable | Apply

Cybersecurity Workforce training/positions | UNC-Charlotte | Contact

Multiple Positions | Service Source | Apply

HR Coordinator | Southern Industrial | Apply

Environmental Tech (signing bonus) | HEPACO | Apply

Equipment Rigger | Southern Industrial | Apply

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

2237 Total Services

692 Total Veterans 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.