WHAT'S NEW? Big news from VBH: Rick Ware Racing will run the #53 car at the Bank of America ROVAL 400 to support veterans and their families. Support the cause and make a donation here.

WEEK AT A GLANCE Wednesday Workout (new location) and Ballantyne Breakfast!

ICYMI This past Friday, VBH participated in a Stand Down Event hosted by the Veterans Services of the Carolinas to help serve our community. Thanks to everyone that made this event happen!

STAT OF THE WEEK 50. The number of volunteer hours served in September between the park ribbon cutting, park clean up, and veterans Stand Down. Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers! You can receive updates on our latest volunteer opportunities by clicking here.

EVENT HIGHLIGHT Our Wednesday Workout is thriving! Last week we were happy to see some new faces and this week we are changing our location! Starting this week we will meet at the Fitness Court at Veterans Park off of McClintock Road courtesy of Lowes and the Panthers. Hope to see you there!

FOR ALWYN CASHE'S FAMILY, ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS AN OVERDUE HONOR Until a few weeks ago, Kasinal White, sister of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe, had nearly given up hope that the last decade of work she spent trying to get her brother’s Silver Star upgraded would ever yield results.

VETERANS WILL SEE SAME COST-OF-LIVING BOOST IN 2021 AS SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES Veterans receiving government benefits will see a cost-of-living boost in 2021, if Social Security officials approve one for their recipients later this year.

PANDEMIC HAS LEFT MANY DISABLED VETERANS MORE ISOLATED, WORRIED Even among individuals with strong support networks, this year’s coronavirus pandemic led many disabled veterans to feel isolated and fearful, according to a new study from the Wounded Warrior Project released Friday.

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

Ballantyne Breakfast | Thursday, October 1 | 8:00 AM | Virtual | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, October 7 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park | RSVP

HeroRun | Saturday, October 10 | TBD | TBD | Save the Date

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DAILY LUNCH BREAK

We are moving our daily lunch break to Facebook! Make sure to tune in!

Veteran Career Transition Workshop | Wednesday, October 7 | 2:00 PM | Virtual | RSVP

VBH-NC4ME Virtual Hiring Event | Wednesday, October 14 | 10:00 AM | Virtual | RSVP

Multiple Positions | Roof Above (Formerly Men's Shelter and Urban Ministries) | View

Multiple Positions | Sentry One | View

Multiple Positions | Pike Electric | View

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

3120 Total Services

1325 Total Veteran Served

947 Total New 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.