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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Celebrating Women's History Month and Women Veterans
March is designated as Women's History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and the Armed Forces.
From home loans to health care, VA has resources and programs for women who have served.
Now available online anytime, information on VA women’s health care services available after separation from the military.
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Sign up to stay informed about getting a COVID-19 vaccine from VA
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Virtual Events this Week
Mar. 11 - Houston Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
Mar. 11 - Detroit - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution
Mar. 11 - Virtual Hiring Fair: STEM
Mar. 11 - Road to Recovery: Vaccines and Reopening Our Community
Mar. 11 - Conversations with Caregivers: Substance Use
Mar. 16 - Mental Health First Aid
Mar. 16 - Federal Employment (Understanding the Process & How to Apply)
Mar. 16 - Western Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
Mar. 17 - Washington State GROW & Hiring Fair
Mar. 17 - Women Veteran Author Panel
Veteran Job Board, top Veteran employers meet on RallyPoint
In an effort to connect more Veterans to meaningful careers, RallyPoint launched a Veteran Job Board that is focused on connecting small businesses with job-seeking Veterans.
Businesses are invited to post their Veteran job announcements for free. VA and RallyPoint are working together to share Veteran job listings with as many Veterans and their families as possible.
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Download the COVID Coach mobile app, now available in Spanish iOS or ANDROID
Register your SNAP EBT card on Amazon for exclusive benefits and discounts
1.3 million Veterans live in households that participate in USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help put food on the table. SNAP EBT cardholders qualify for 50% off Prime membership and can use their benefits to shop for groceries on Amazon Fresh and Amazon.com.
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COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy of breastfeeding? We have compiled a list of recommendations and resources on our blog.
Find more answers to COVID-19 questions on RallyPoint
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VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
Veterans get updates through new digital notification feature
With VANotify, Veterans can now receive even more VA notifications by email and text including confirmation of receipt of benefits applications, changes to VA account and tracking VA Pharmacy deliveries.
*Veterans do not have to sign up for VANotify. VA is automatically streamlining communications to Veterans who receive services from VA, as long as the Veteran’s contact information with VA is up to date.
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Learn how to manage the effects of a traumatic brain injury
Borne the Battle: Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscareno-Sato
Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscarena-Sato is the founder of Gracefully Global Group, a multicultural publishing and content development firm. On this week’s episode, she discusses her military experience, transitioning into a global marketing position for Siemens, writing, publishing and more.
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Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
Download the UPDATED VA Welcome Kit
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