Laker Vets

12/03/2024

Good Morning, West Michigan! 🌅

Today is the day! is here, and we’re excited to make a real difference in the lives of local Veterans and their families. 🎖️

Let’s kick off the day strong—be one of the first to donate and show your support! 💙

🔗 Donate Here: https://westmichiganveterans.org/donate/

10/25/2024

Please join us for a special recognition of your service at 10AM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave. South, GR 49507.

Our program will honor those who serve(d) in the US Armed Forces, any role or military branch, active/discharged/retired/reservists, all Guard members, including combat and non-combat eras.

This special “Veterans Pinning Ceremony” is sponsored by the Advocates for Senior Issues Committee to recognize, honor and thank those who served along with those who never returned home.

If you would like to participate or know someone, please contact Margaret Howard, at your earliest opportunity to request a registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Howard at 616.330.8881.

Sincerely,

Steven Lipnicki
West Michigan Veterans Coalition
616-635-0144

10/25/2024

Last chance to apply - application deadline was extended to 10/31/2024 - you only have a few days left!

ARMED FORCES SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Scholarships are available to those who served, or currently serve, in the US Armed Forces to include Active
Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Retired and honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces AND their spouses and dependents currently attending or admitted into a college, university, or trade school.

These scholarships may be used to support related expenses such as books, tuition, transportation, housing, etc.

For a complete description of our scholarships, eligibility, applications, due dates and additional information check out WMVC Scholarships webpage (www.westmichiganveterans.org)

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10/25/2024

MVAA is hiring…

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is looking for a Strategic Outreach Director to lead our Strategic Outreach Division team. This position is responsible for MVAA's strategic planning, outreach, claims/benefits, veteran service officer training, mental health and su***de prevention efforts and performance metric for claims. The posting closes Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 11:59 p.m. ET.