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Military & Veteran families in San Diego County....Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) invites you to join us at our first warehouse distribution of the year! Come stock up on the items you need. The distribution will be held on January 20. REGISTER! To register, click the link below and complete the application; then click ‘Save Record’ on the top right corner. You will receive a confirmation email within minutes to let you know we’ve received your application. BYOB! Please bring your own bags so you can stock up on the things you need. Don't worry, we have volunteers that can help you get the items to your car! INVITATION! This distribution is by invitation only, so we are sure to have enough for everyone who has registered. NEXT STEPS! Once registered, families will receive an email and/or a phone call the week of the distribution, which will provide additional information to include their confirmed registration, location, and scheduled time for arrival. SHARE! Please share this information throughout your networks inviting families to sign up soon. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSCBqiS5 Hope to see you there! #teamstepusa #stepexperian #nonprofit #nonprofitleadership #community #communitypartnerships #collaboration #communityimpact #makeadifference #strongertogether Tony #strongcommunities #volunteer #communitypartnerships #communitydevelopment #militaryspouses #military #militarycommunity #militaryfamilies #ombudsman #communityresources #sdvc #sdmfc #volunteers

Food insecurity is defined as lacking access to reasonably priced and nutritious food of adequate quality. Our latest Research Spotlight article highlights an important cross-sectional study from SSAFA the Armed Forces charity, Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research. The study explores the proportion of ex-Service personnel affected by food insecurity and identifies key factors associated with food insecurity within the #Veteran population. Read more at https://lnkd.in/epfp5QE3

🎆🇺🇸 Celebrating the Tractor Supply Hometown Heroes program!🇺🇸🎆 Fortunate to work for an organization that recognizes and honors its Customers, Team Members, and Communities that serve to protect Life Out Here - including Military Service Members, Veterans, AND First Responders. Out Here, we call them Hometown Heroes. 🎖️Consistent with our Mission & Values, our new program builds on our organization's tradition with: - $1 Million donation to 10 Heroes charities - Regular recognition of our Hometown Hero Team Members through our spotlight series and donations to local Hero charities of their choice - and Neighbor's Club program enhancements, including 1️⃣ Top-Tier Member Status which includes 2% back every day, free shipping, free delivery, trailer rentals and more 2️⃣ 5% Quarterly Discounts (choose when to use!) as well as 3️⃣ Additional discounts on Honoring Heroes Days like July 4th, First Responders Day, and Veterans Day! No cap, no brand exclusions - simple, earnest recognition and the best value for our most heroic customers. 🫡Thank you to all who serve - you serve every day, so this program is here to benefit you every day. 🙏Special thanks to all of the teams that brought this to life, from the Neighbor's Club team Joe Leone, Megan Everett, Kaitlyn Lucy Brown, Connor E., the TSC Foundation, the entire TSC Marketing and PR/IR teams, our Store operations team for bringing this to life in our stores every day, our IT partners for making it all work along with ID.me our verification partner and our loyalty partners at Epsilon, our amazing Leadership Team who had the conviction to make this a reality, and all of the other Team Members at our Store Support Center who brought this to life. I started typing out all the names to thank, but as is always the case just too many Team Members to mention - needless to say, it takes a Tractor to accomplish big jobs, and this team always lends a hand to deliver! 🚜 #tractorsupply #tschometownheroes #lifeouthere #gura #military #veterans #firstresponders

Are you a military veteran living in or around Lewiston, Idaho? You are not alone, and there are so many resources available for help. Here is a list of some resources available to veterans in or around the Lewiston region. Please let me know if I can expand this list. There's a program called Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) that can help with rent assistance, utility assistance, rapid rehousing of homeless veterans, gas vouchers, and up to $1,200 in automotive repairs. They will also help with legal assistance, such as evictions or debt collection, child support, and a few other things. That's just some of the services they offer. SSVF grantees vary depending on location. The Blue Mountain Action Council out of Walla Walla is an amazing group that serves a few regionally nearby communities. Community Action Partnership of Lewiston is an SSFV grantee and case management location. https://lnkd.in/gyvmWAvG The Salvation Army in Lewiston also has a Veterans Services program, accessible via the link below, or by calling the local Salvation Army. https://lnkd.in/gFvqVZqr Again, you are not alone, and if you're in need of help, that's perfectly okay. Times are hard for everyone. As a community we have to love compassionately and help our neighbors. Additionally, calling 211 will give you an option for Veteran services. I highly recommend starting with contacting your local VA representative or advocate. They will be able to better help you navigate potential resources, and find more that I don't know about. #military #veteran #socialservices #communityresources #public #gethelp #veterancrisis #crisismanagement #billassistance #legalhelp #lewiston #idaho #lewistonidaho #clarkston #va #help #publichealth #lcvalley

❗ [Funding Alert] Fantastic funding opportunity for adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is providing grants to support the development and implementation of adaptive sports activities for our heroes with #disabilities. 💪 🌟 This program will not only provide instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, but also training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, and more. It's such a fantastic way to promote physical activity, support our veterans, and enhance the overall well-being of our heroes. Let's spread the word and help make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country! 🎖️🇺🇸 Award Ceiling:$750,000 Application Deadline: March 27, 2024  Link to NOFA: https://lnkd.in/gH3DNfVU #nonprofits #funding #veterans #disabilitysupport #fundingopportunity #federalgrants #opportunities #armylife #veteransupport

❗ [Funding Alert] Fantastic funding opportunity for adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is providing grants to support the development and implementation of adaptive sports activities for our heroes with #disabilities. 💪 🌟 This program will not only provide instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, but also training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, and more. It's such a fantastic way to promote physical activity, support our veterans, and enhance the overall well-being of our heroes. Let's spread the word and help make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country! 🎖️🇺🇸 Award Ceiling:$750,000 Application Deadline: March 27, 2024  Link to NOFA: https://lnkd.in/gH3DNfVU #nonprofits #funding #veterans #disabilitysupport #fundingopportunity #federalgrants #opportunities #armylife #veteransupport

❗ [Funding Alert] Fantastic funding opportunity for adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is providing grants to support the development and implementation of adaptive sports activities for our heroes with #disabilities. 💪 🌟 This program will not only provide instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, but also training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, and more. It's such a fantastic way to promote physical activity, support our veterans, and enhance the overall well-being of our heroes. Let's spread the word and help make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country! 🎖️🇺🇸 Award Ceiling:$750,000 Application Deadline: March 27, 2024  Link to NOFA: https://lnkd.in/ek2gMMUM #nonprofits #funding #veterans #disabilitysupport #fundingopportunity #federalgrants #opportunities #armylife #veteransupport

If you are a Navy family, have you heard of Naval Children's Charity? They have many free resources available. They include: ✨ Free books for naval children, young adults, parents and carers. ✨ Doing Distance - A psychological toolkit for armed forces children which includes worksheets that are accessible through their website to download for free with accompanying videos. ✨ A wellbeing box for children aged 7-13 yrs, which includes a handbook, journal & cards ✨ Navigating Grief - A booklet for parents, carers and young people. ✨ Wisdom While You Work - A notebook for Naval children aged 10 – 25 years old with hundreds of life’s most important values to guide and encourage young people. Topics include health, kindness, honesty, love, enthusiasm, motivation and communication. They also have their Life Chances Programme. This offers opportunities to children and young people, not just those whose families are in crisis or in need of immediate financial support. These are opportunities where young people can come together with other Naval children, bond over shared backgrounds and lifestyles, have fun and discover new experiences, some of which may lead on to future careers. There are opportunities to suit all different children including those with a disability or illness. You can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dSHWZiPD #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryYoungPeople #ArmedForces

As Chief of Protocol, one of my biggest challenges is navigating the tricky waters of gift-giving, especially when it comes to ORF-eligible gifts. And here in Okinawa, it gets even more complicated - giving an Okinawa-made gift to a local would be considered taboo. But yesterday's gift of custom-made, hand-painted sugar cookies was a huge success! Not only did I get to support a USMC spouse's business, but I also found a way to give a food gift that qualified under ORF (which is no small feat). It's moments like these that make me love my job - finding creative solutions to tricky problems and supporting local businesses at the same time. #protocol #giftgiving #supportlocal #supportmilspouses #ORFeligible https://lnkd.in/gXuVHTnz