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Applications now accepted for 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applica... Fyre Walker • January 12, 2021 6:49 PM	1	750
Senior companion volunteer’s clients are like family David Sergent knows the importance of home. He plays an important role in helping to keep Veterans living in their own houses and communities a... Fyre Walker • December 22, 2020 10:50 AM	1	715
Five resources to help Veterans recharge this holiday season The holidays can be a joyful time filled with memories, quality time with family and friends and delicious food. But due to the pandemic, this ... Derek Tomlinson • December 17, 2020 9:26 AM	1	652
Wreaths Across America to go on in national cemeteries with COVID restrictions Veterans and their families can participate in Wreaths Across America in national cemeteries, but there will be restrictions due to the ongoing... Fyre Walker • December 10, 2020 9:52 AM	1	688
Postvention is key to suicide prevention says surviving spouse, advocate Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton’s work around suicide prevention and postvention is more than a job. It’s personal. Stumpf-Patton is the surviving sp... Fyre Walker • December 03, 2020 3:10 PM	1	919
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If a Veteran loved one has died by suicide, you are not alone. VA offers support after suicide loss Veterans have a significantly higher suicide rate than other adults in the U.S. This means Veterans are al... Derek Tomlinson • November 21, 2020 9:16 AM	1	954
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is for eligible Veterans who have incurred or aggravated a serious inju... Fyre Walker • November 11, 2020 11:02 AM	1	1058
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Departm... Fyre Walker • November 06, 2020 10:39 AM	1	1065
Veterans Outreach Events - Veterans Day Veterans' benefits help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversati... Fyre Walker • November 06, 2020 10:32 AM	1	727
Pregnant? You need a flu shot! Flu can be a serious illness, especially when you are pregnant. The flu can cause serious problems when you are pregnant. Even if you are gene... Fyre Walker • November 03, 2020 12:10 PM	1	597