WHAT'S NEW? Pop-up events! VBH will occasionally put on Pop-Up events around Charlotte based on results to certain polls in the newsletter. Keep an eye out for Poll Calls where we ask what zip code our next Pop-Up should be and look out for calendar events after we post results!

WEEK AT A GLANCE Join us this week at the Wednesday Workout!

ICYMI The next Patriots Path Class starts Monday, April 12th! Register here.

STAT OF THE WEEK 600. The number of volunteer hours VBH had in 2020.

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Cory Spoor joined Veterans Bridge Home in March 2021. Prior to coming to Veterans Bridge Home, Cory worked for Congressman Mark Walker where he served as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator.   

EVENT HIGHLIGHT Cotswold Pop-Up! Come out for a workout and a drink after! Details here.

EVERY VETERAN, SPOUSE AND CAREGIVER IN AMERICA ELIGIBLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE About six million enrolled Veterans use VA health care, and VA has successfully given at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more than two million of those Veterans, with more getting vaccinated every day. READ MORE

2 COMPETING BILLS NOW AIM TO SECURE HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS SICKENED BY BURN PITS Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., unveiled an ambitious and potentially costly legislative effort Thursday to open up compensation and health care to a large swath of veterans sick from exposure to burn pits, but some are concerned the bill doesn't go far enough. READ MORE

WEEKLY POLL

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

StoryCorps | April 12-25th | Virtual | RSVP

Open House | April 12th | 12:00 PM | Virtual | RSVP Required

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, April 14 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Veterans Lunch | April 14th | 11:45 AM | Virtual | RSVP Required

Free Professional Headshots | April 14th | 1:00 PM | Bazemore Studios | RSVP Required

Cotswold Pop-Up | April 17th | East Meck High, CLT | RSVP

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

Clemson Paralympic Soccer is hosting free virtual Veterans camps, helping participants learn the rules of the game, how to play the sport, and coaching skills. Veterans who participate will earn their coaching and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certifications. Learn more and register at: clemsonparalympicsoccer.org and RSVP through the VBH calendar here.

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

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)

Does your professional profile need a refresh? Bryan Bazemore of Bazemore Studios is offering free professional headshot services for Veterans and family members! RSVP before it fills up!

TSO | Charlotte Douglas Airport | Apply

Multiple Positions | Hoopaugh Grading Company | Apply

Manufacturing Engineer II | Chemring | Apply

Multiple Positions | Salvation Army | Apply

Outcome Specialist | CLC | View

Advisor | Equitable | Apply

Multiple | Service Source | View

Multiple Job Openings | MSS | Apply

General Construction | SSU | View

Advisor | Equitable | Apply

Retirement Benefits Group Advisor | Equitable | Apply

Multiple Job Openings | MSS | Apply

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

1643 Total Services

522 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.