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Over 200,000 veterans will sleep on the streets of our nation tonight.
Our VISION is that one day there will no longer be homeless veterans in America...
U.S. VETS provides housing, counseling, job assistance, and HOPE to thousands of homeless veterans each year. Our programs foster the skills necessary for every veteran to return to the community and remain self-sufficient.
U.S. VETS - Long Beach, Grand Opening of Program for Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans
Recently Separated Veterans Program (March 5, 2009)
Supervisor Don Knabe pictured with Recently Separated Veterans and U.S. VETS Staff
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On March 4, 2009, U.S. VETS held its Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its Recently Separated Veterans program. Supervisor Don Knabe, 4th District, Los Angeles County, was recognized for his contributions toward the program. Eloy Oakley, President of Long Beach City College delivered the keynote address. To read more about the event please read the article printed by the Long Beach Press Telegram. Press Telegram Article "Vet's Re-entry Point"
See corresponding news clip KABC News Clip "Long Beach helps veterans back on feet"
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Corporate Office Open House
May 9, 2009
On May 8th we celebrated our corporate office move to Downtown Los Angeles. We were honored with the presence of our supporters and new friends. Our guests of honor included Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Laura Richardson and Councilwoman Jan Perry. Our gratitude goes to the Food Services Department that provided the food for the event. Thanks also to our staff and Board of Directors who made our move to Los Angeles a reality.
Keep posted for our new website, soon to be launched!!!
Beyond Tribute
U.S. VETS Joins the Effort (May 21, 2009)
U.S.VETS is part of a national effort designed to accomplish two goals: 1) raise awareness of the mental health needs of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and 2) launch a national fundraising effort to support non-profits that provide mental health and other support services to veterans who suffer from combat trauma and traumatic brain injury. To join this effort, go to www.beyondtribute.org
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U.S. VETS - Houston Partners with WOMAN, Inc. & HomeAid to build housing for Female Veterans
(February 9, 2009)
U.S. VETS thanks the HomeAid Houston Project Selection Committee for playing an instrumental role in the approval of our 30-unit permanent supportive housing project for homeless female Veterans and their children. We are excited to be partnering with Michaelle Wormly, Executive Director of WOMAN, Inc. on this project. Thanks to discussions with Steve Hefner and Bobby Rivers, Camden Builders has agreed to be the Builder Captain on the project.
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