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Financial Literacy Month – Free Course for Military Families
April is Financial Literacy Month – and for military families, that means more than just budgeting tips. Frequent moves, transitions and other factors make financial readiness a key part of long-term well-being. According to a recent survey, more than half (51.2%) of...
New Opportunity for Veterans with Disabilities
Are you a veteran with an injury or disability who has an idea for a device that could improve your mobility, independence or ability to enjoy the activities you love? The Quality of Life Plus Program (QL Plus) is here to help – at no cost to you. QL Plus creates...
New North Carolina Veteran Suicide Data Shows Downward Trend
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released the latest findings from the agency’s ongoing analysis of suicide rates across the United States. The latest data shows a total of 181 Veterans in North Carolina died by suicide in 2019. That is significantly...
Department of Defense Chooses North Carolina HBCU for Major Award
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, recently announced awards totaling $15 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to establish Centers of Excellence (COEs) in...
Learn about Agent Orange in Free Online Class
The VA is hosting a virtual class, Agent Orange: What You Need to Know, to help Blue Water Navy Veterans and their families better understand Agent Orange exposure, related health conditions, benefits, and more. This free class takes place on Thursday, September 30,...
Provider Guide to Addressing Veterans’ Reaction to Events in Afghanistan
Many Veterans who served in Afghanistan, and other wars, continue to experience a range of emotions related to the U.S. withdrawal from the country, and their families and caregivers face challenges supporting them. Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a list of family...
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Expanding for Veterans and Service Members
The GI Bill - and its derivatives like the Post-9/11 GI Bill – continues to help Veterans service members, family members and dependents achieve their academic and vocational goals. Legislation such as the Isakson and Roe Act and the Colmery Act build on the GI Bill...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized topic, spread vital information and make sure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help....
