ARMED SERVICES CORNER

NEWS & EVENTS

September is Suicide Prevention Month!

NAVAHCS kicked off this month with the Suicide Prevention Poker Run on 9/3.  65 riders participated on motorcycles and in cars.  At each stop, riders learned something about helping prevent suicide and got a card and snacks.  The high card and low card winners each received $150 gift card to Texas Roadhouse.  General feedback was that they are eager to do it again next year!  Remember the Crisis Line is now easier to reach by dialing 988.  Veterans press 1. 

​The 1-800-273-8255 number still works as well.
September 20, 2022  - Free Virtual Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Show       12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. This is a fun event with many categories such as painting, drawing, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, photography, craft kits, knitting, needlework, and many others.  Submit a photograph of your entry and email to Cory.Sanders@va.gov between 9/1/22 and 9/14/22 with the following information:                  

Subject Line:  2022 Art/Category#
Artist Name/Category#/Category/Title
Veteran phone number and mailing address
For questions call 928-445-4860 x 6342

September 21, 2022 - 3rd Annual Virtual VA Mental Health Summit 
 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT.   Online event hosted by the VA and Be Connected.  For more information call Mary Dillinger at 928-717-7587.

To get details on Events for Veterans, go to: ​https://www.va.gov/northern-arizona-health-care/events/


VFW’s Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship Applications for Spring Semester
The VFW offers scholarships up to $5,000 and you can apply between August 1 and November 15.  Scholarships will be awarded in January for the Spring Semester.  There are qualifications such as:
U.S. Citizen; Retired, Honorably Discharged, or Active Military or a member of the National Guard or Reserve; Have completed Basic and Advanced Training; E5 or below rank; Show the need for assistance.  Go to vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support for details and to apply.

Hiring Fair on August 27 was a huge success with 77 offers being made for nurses, social workers, MSA, police officers, food and nutrition workers and EMS workers!  This should help improve availability.

​Veterans Discounts​
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Papa Murphys - get 25% off your order! Location: 3298 N. Glassford Hill Rd. Ste 105 in Prescott Valley. Ben, the manager, has been doing this for years and welcomes veterans.
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Sea World San Diego Waves of Honor - Get a complimentary admission ticket for you and up to 3 dependents once a year to Sea World! For Veterans thus offer has to be used by 9/5/22. For Active Duty Military, the offer is good until 12/31/22. You must be registered with ID.me. 
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For more info, please contact:
Armed Services Chairwoman
Deb Robbins  phxlass@cox.net
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Mesothelioma Hope offers free resources that are reviewed by certified oncologists and provide detailed information about mesothelioma and its impact on veterans. 1 out of 3 mesothelioma patients are veterans so our mission is to raise awareness about this cancer and other asbestos-related diseases. 
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​1 out of 3 Mesothelioma Patients is a Veteran.
Thanks for your generous donations in the Red Envelopes!!! RWOP just donated $1,500.00 to U.S. VETS-Prescott to help with their mission to give homeless veterans a hand up, not a hand out!
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Deb Robbins - Armed Services Chairwoman, Sheryl Gillum- U.S. Vets, Sherrie Hanna - RWOP President

Volunteers Needed:

VA Ambassadors, Greenhouse, Wheelchair Assistants, etc.
VA needs ambassadors, greenhouse and wheelchair assistants to name a few.  If you have time to help, call Volunteer Services at 928-776-6013.  There is a process of getting finger printed and a background check but the work is very rewarding.

DAV needs volunteers in their 2 thrift stores (730 N. 5th Street or 726 W. Gurley) to help sort donations and get them on the floor and also drivers to provide transportation.  You can just go to one of the thrift stores and sign in when you’re available to help or contact Pete Walter, Public Service Officer for DAV Chapter 16 at 928-910-2207.  Monies from the sales in the thrift stores go to help veterans.

The VA desperately needs volunteers! They had 300 prior to Covid but only 40 now. If you have time to help, call Volunteer Services at 928-776-6013.They can use Ambassadors at the information desk, Wheelchair Assistants, help in the ER room with lab work, Greenhouse, many opportunities. 
 
ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)
Another volunteer opportunity is with the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. These volunteers work to promote and enhance employer support for military service in the Guard and Reserve. Contact is Larry Jacobs, Regional Director at 602-380-3829. 
​ ​Veterans Only:

If you need a Veteran ID Card, go to: https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/. With this card you can get discounts in many places.  

Donations:

DAV accepts clothing, housewares, furniture etc.   DAV has trucks to pick up large items.

US VETS accepts food donations for their food pantry (RWOP just donated $1,500 to them thanks to you).  They also need NEW sheets and pillows for the transitional housing.  Take items to the U.S. VETS Outreach Center at 1040 Whipple Street, front building

The National Crisis Line is now easier to remember! Simply Dial 988 then Press 1.
Toll Free: 800-949-1005
Toll Free: 800-273-8255 Press 1
Printable flyer
​usvets.org/locations/prescott/