Veterans Services of the Carolinas

📢 Exciting Expansion Announcement from Veterans Services of the Carolinas! We are thrilled to share that Veterans Services of the Carolinas (VSC) is expanding our reach in Eastern North Carolina under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Grant. We now proudly serve veterans in the following additional counties: Newly Covered Counties: Carteret Craven Cumberland Jones New Hanover Onslow Pamlico Pender Our commitment is to provide comprehensive support to veterans and their families, ensuring they can access the resources needed for stability and overall well-being. With the SSVF Grant, we offer: Housing Assistance, Employment Support, Healthcare Navigation, Case Management Services, and more. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of assistance, please reach out. We are dedicated to helping veterans secure a safe and stable future. Contact Us Today: Phone: 855-962-8387 Website: www.abccm-vsc.org We are honored to extend our services to these new communities. Together, we can make a difference. #VeteransServices #HousingAssistance #EmploymentSupport #VeteranFamilies #EasternNC #CommunitySupport #VSC #SSVFGrant #VeteranSupport

**Join Us at the Regional Impact Summit in Cumberland County!** Veterans Services of the Carolinas is proud to be a part of the **Regional Impact Summit NCCARE360**, taking place on **July 31, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.** This community event will focus on resetting the coordinated system of care to better serve our community. **Event Highlights:** - A community convening for solutions-focused discussions. - On-site platform technical support from Unite Us. - Comprehensive community data review. - Lunch will be provided! **Event Details:** 📍 **Location:** Cumberland County Department of Social Services 1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 **Register Now:** (https://lnkd.in/gv2TQ787) We look forward to collaborating with our partners at NCServes, NCCARE360, the Cumberland County Department of Public Health, Unite Us, and many others to enhance our community's health and human services. Together, we can make a significant impact! #CommunityCare #VeteransServices #NCCARE360 #RegionalImpactSummit #CumberlandCounty #HealthInnovation #SocialServices

National Alliance to End Homelessness Capitol Hill Day is one of the most important ways to engage in federal advocacy to help end homelessness. Through face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, you have an opportunity to establish and build relationships with Congressional offices, educate elected officials on success and progress at home, and encourage them to work in support of policy initiatives to eliminate homelessness. Managing Director, Jessica Rice and Mecklenburg County service providers arrived at the office of Senator Thom Tillis and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. to discuss the needs of NC Veterans.

2024 Lumbee stand down was a huge success. VSC is thankful for all who attended to help and show support to all of the Veterans that showed up. It was a true honor to see a large turnout and get so many Veterans connected with services!

VSC’s USMC Veteran Taylor cooper was recognized at the Woman’s Veteran Summit. Taylor was the youngest Veteran at the event to be recognized by guest speaker US Army Brigadier General Twanda Young.

Peer Support Specialist Michael Wilson presented The Infant of Prague Catholic Church an appreciation letter on the behalf of VSC. They have provided food boxes for our our Veterans in need countless times, and truly are an amazing resource to our community.

Two years ago I met Daniel Conway as he was a new peer support specialist within my organization. From the moment I met him, his passion for justice involved individuals shined through. Today while I was in DC at this year’s #NCHV conference, we had the privilege of watching a Veteran who received services with Veterans Services of the Carolinas graduate from the FIRST graduation of the Onslow County Veterans Treatment Court! I’m so proud to not only call Daniel my friend but a colleague in this space.

To most Americans, Memorial Day is an abstract concept, while many Veterans live with the memory of their fallen comrades on a daily basis. This year in honor of Memorial Day, Veterans Services of the Carolinas feel privileged to honor a fallen Marine, husband and father: SSgt. Javier Ortiz Rivera was born 09/07/1984 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. His family moved to Rochester, NY in 1990, and Javier enlisted in the Marine Corps in July of 2002. He completed boot camp at Paris Island, SC and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines. His primary MOS was 0331 (machine gunner). Javier deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving with 2/6 Upon completion of his tour of duty with 2/6, he was assigned to School of Infantry East as a combat instructor. Javier was assigned to 1st Battalion 8th Marines in 2009. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in September 2010. Javier was killed in action on November 16, 2010. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor for his heroism. Javier was married and had three children. He was funny, hard working, compassionate, and a man of faith. His wife, Veronica, and children, Alyssa Andrew, and Anthony have made every effort to ensure he is never forgotten and his memory and legacy live on. They ask that you please speak his name and share his story. Our offices are closed today, we wish everyone a relaxing but reflective Memorial Day and hope you take a moment to learn more about fallen service members in your communities.

The Gaston County Veterans Treatment Court is making waves in the Community! #SupportVeterans #PTSD #VeteransTreatmentCourt #VeteranMentors #JusticeImpacted

Please come join Veterans Services of The Carolinas, Peer Recovery Center, and our amazing community partners while we clean up old encampments around Carteret County. Please scan the QR Code for volunteer sign-up so we know how much food we will need to prepare following the event.