Veterans Corner - Upcoming Events & Information

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Deb Robbins , Veterans Chairwoman - phxlass@cox.net

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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

March 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

James David Warfield Memorial Verde Valley Stand Down

This is an annual event connecting homeless, at-risk vets and their families with the essential community services they need but the information is good for all vets and everyone is welcome. It will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center where any vet, not just those with the VA, can find out about services available to you such as notary services, dental, resources to help you navigate benefits, etc. This should be a fun day with the Marine Corps Mountain Color Guard and a Dedication Ceremony at 11:00 am.

March 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Game of Throws Fundraiser Supporting Nations Finest

This event which benefits Nationsfinest.org, will be held at Mile High Middle School in Prescott. This group provides services for transitional housing, mental health, employment services and case management. There will be food, raffle prizes, music and a kid zone. Team fee is $60 to enter.

For more information: https://nationsfinest.org/game-of-throws/

To Register: https://nationsfinest.kindful.com/e/gameofthrows-prescott-flagstaff

Monday, May 2

Veterans Mixer at the Gurley Street Grill, Outdoor Patio 240 W. Gurley St. from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

These mixers are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for vets and vet-owned businesses. It’s informal, free and you need no reservations…just show up!

Key Information:

Thinking of going to college but don’t have the funds? Money is no longer an issue! As of March 14 the Arizona Legislature granted Veterans In-State Tuition Status. Now you can attend in-state universities and community colleges free of charge! You also no longer have to enroll within 3 years of discharge which was one of the prior requirements.
A great resource is the Center for Women Vets. If you don’t already get their newsletter, you can subscribe here: https://va.gov/womenvet/ The Center for Women Veterans’ (CWV) mission is to monitor and coordinate VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans. We serve as an advocate for cultural transformation and to raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect to #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA..
You can explore benefits at: https://www.va.gov/

Nurse’s Life Line – 877-252-4866 If you’re feeling ill and not sure if you need to go to the ER or doctor and want to talk with someone, they are available 24/7.

Crisis Line is always available for any vet who needs help by calling 800-273-8255 and press 1 if you’re a vet, or you can have a confidential chat by texting 838255.