Hundreds of Kansas Citians raise $60K to help house homeless veterans

Article Title: Hundreds of Kansas Citians raise $60K to help house homeless veterans

Article Excerpt: "...The St. Michael’s Veterans Center says that on Thursday, April 24, hundreds of community members and organizations came together to support local veterans at the 11th annual Celebration of Heroes. St. Michael’s is a nonprofit that provides affordable housing to veterans who may be homeless or disabled in the metro.

Organization leaders noted that more than $60,000 was raised during the event to support services for area veterans. An awards ceremony also honored six recipients for their efforts to enhance the quality of life for area vets. ..."

Reference Source: www.kctv5.com

Veterans Of Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Becoming Homeless

Article Title: Veterans Of Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Becoming Homeless

Snippet of Article: "...“I always tried to see the silver lining. Sometimes I may get depressed, but you can’t always let it get to you,” Schauer said. ..."

Article Source: www.kfoxtv.com

S. 1963 - Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009

Article Title: Major Veterans Legislation to Aid Caregivers, Women Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds the U.S. Senate for unanimously approving S. 1963, “The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.”

As passed, S. 1963 creates a comprehensive new program to support family caregivers of severely disabled veterans, and strengthens VA health care programs for women veterans, homeless veterans, veterans with mental health needs, and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury. ..."

Article Source: www.dav.org
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