Category: General News

A brief look at the week ahead with NAMI Pinellas County FL, Inc.

March 20, 2017General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Connection Recovery Support Group A FREE support group led by trained peer facilitators for adults with a mental health condition, regardless of their diagnosis. Monday, March 20th from 6:00-7:30pm at Empath Health, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater in The Gathering Place, Building 100, Rm “D”, Tuesday, March 21th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Conference Room of St Pete Public Library Main Branch 3745 9th … Continue reading A brief look at the week ahead with NAMI Pinellas County FL, Inc. →

VICTORIES FOR VETERANS GRANT PROVIDES VETERANS WITH CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT

March 15, 2017General News, JobsJeff Cavanagh

Pinellas County, FL – Since October 2016, CareerSource Pinellas’ Veteran Services program staff have served nearly 400 veterans with significant barriers to employment. Thanks to Duke Energy and Tampa Bay Rays $10,000 Victories for Veterans grant those services now include funding for support services and additional employability skills workshops. A dedicated team of CareerSource Pinellas … Continue reading VICTORIES FOR VETERANS GRANT PROVIDES VETERANS WITH CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT →

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to Host Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration in Lee County on March 24

March 15, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) will host a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration at the Lee County Healthcare Center on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The facility is located at 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909. The event will take place in the main lobby located … Continue reading Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to Host Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration in Lee County on March 24 →

VA’s Rule Establishes a Presumption of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

March 15, 2017Benefits, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, N.C. are effective as of today. “Establishing these presumptions is a demonstration of our commitment to care for those who have served our Nation and have … Continue reading VA’s Rule Establishes a Presumption of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune →

Former Congressman David Jolly Launches Non-Profit Policy Committee

March 13, 2017General NewsJeff Cavanagh

St. Petersburg, FL – Former Congressman David Jolly (FL-13) is launching Brighter Future Florida Inc. (“Brighter Future”), a non-profit organization created to continue his work on issues important to Pinellas County, Tampa Bay and the State of Florida. Funded initially with unused money from the 2016 campaign cycle, Brighter Future will focus on veterans’ issues, … Continue reading Former Congressman David Jolly Launches Non-Profit Policy Committee →

A Letter From BayPines Employment Re-Entry Services re Vets2PM

March 13, 2017General News, JobsJeff Cavanagh

Good Morning, I thought I’d share information about a program that is returning to the Tampa Bay area after much success last year. It’s called Vets2PM; Vets2PM is generally geared towards Veterans who recently transitioned out or Active Duty Personnel that is preparing to transition out out of service. The organization work with these individuals … Continue reading A Letter From BayPines Employment Re-Entry Services re Vets2PM →

Invitation to VACTB Grand Opening

March 13, 2017Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Dear Friends, As prominent members of the Tampa Bay area, we are very much honored to invite you to attend the Grand Opening of Veteran’s Art Center Tampa Bay. As you may already be aware, The VACTB is Florida’s first art center for Military, Veterans, First Responders and Families providing therapy, healing/ wellness and education … Continue reading Invitation to VACTB Grand Opening →

VA Healthcare Emphasizes Healthy Eating

March 13, 2017Benefits, Events, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Healthy eating: An important component to the overall health and well-being of individuals, and a major focus of Bay Pines VA Healthcare System dietitians in service to Veterans. One of many tools used to help Veterans achieve a more balanced and nutritious diet is the Healthy Teaching Kitchen – an hour-long cooking demonstration hosted by … Continue reading VA Healthcare Emphasizes Healthy Eating →

VA Secretary Announces Intention to Expand Mental Health Care to Former Servicemembers With Other-Than-Honorable Discharges and in Crisis

March 13, 2017Benefits, General NewsJeff Cavanagh

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin while testifying in a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on March 7, 2017, announced his intention to expand provisions for urgent mental health care needs to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. This move marks the first time a VA Secretary has implemented an … Continue reading VA Secretary Announces Intention to Expand Mental Health Care to Former Servicemembers With Other-Than-Honorable Discharges and in Crisis →

Raytheon plus SPC Veteran Students equals Ride 2 Recovery

March 13, 2017General News, Student StoriesJeff Cavanagh

What do Raytheon and four student veterans working in a cycling center have in common? They are all linked to St Petersburg College, the Veterans Administration and Ride 2 Recovery (a national non-profit dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of injured veterans through cycling). In 2016, Raytheon funded a grant to help establish a cycling … Continue reading Raytheon plus SPC Veteran Students equals Ride 2 Recovery →

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