WHAT'S NEW? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an ideal time to take a little moment to make a big difference in someone's life. VBH's Battle Buddy program trains you to be aware of signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, preparing you to help transitioning veterans facing any number of life's challenges. Read More

WEEK AT A GLANCE Want to see your favorite local baseball team live?! The first 30 readers to reply Yes! along with your zip code here will receive FREE TICKETS to the Charlotte Knights May 5th game at Truist Field! Limited Quantity Available. Tickets available on a first come first serve basis.

Join us on Tuesday the 4th for Brew & Chew with Vets.

Join us Wednesday for our weekly workout in Charlotte!

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 69. The number of Live Whole Health hashtags on the VA's ongoing self-care blog series. #LiveWholeHealth

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT

​This week we shine the spotlight on Air Force retiree, MSgt Angel Rush! Angel served for 16 years as a dental laboratory manager and enlisted accessions recruiter. She was a distinguished graduate from the SNCO Academy, was awarded a Silver Badge for 3 years, and deployed in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Outside of her work as a talent acquisition manager with Electrolux, Rush enjoys hiking and spending time at the beach with her two children, as well as volunteer work reviewing resumes and conducting mock interviews.

Register now for the FREE 2021 U.S. Department of Defense/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Biennial Suicide Prevention Conference May 18-20 VIRTUAL

Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an ideal time to educate Veterans on the conditions that encompass mental health, how to seek help if needed, and live a mentally healthy life. Read More

Lower Body Chair Yoga Practice You may think of yoga as a practice only done by the young and flexible, but all of us can do it! Join Whole Health Coach and Yoga Instructor Katherine Hillgren from the St. Louis VA Medical Center in this 23-minute gentle lower-body chair exercise video.

The Circle of Health The Circle of Health helps you explore connections between important aspects of your life and your health and well-being. Improving one area... Read More to Explore Your Circle of Health

WEEKLY POLL

Have you heard of VBH's Battle Buddy program? After 1-hr of basic mental health training you will be prepared to help a buddy if and when they share their troubles with you. People are already successfully completing the training!

Brew & Chew with Vets | Tuesday, May 4 | 8:30 AM | Golden Corral- Rock Hill, SC

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, May 5 | 6:00 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

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

Environmental Tech (signing bonus) | HEPACO | Apply

Employee Communications Director | Equitable | Apply

Financial Professional | Equitable | Apply

Cybersecurity Workforce training/positions | UNC-Charlotte | Contact

Outcome Specialist | CLC View

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Multiple Positions | Service Source | Apply

HR Coordinator | Southern Industrial | Apply

Operations Supervisor | BMC | 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.

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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.