The nation’s first respite home managed by veterans for veterans experiencing mental health and substance use challenges is now open in Pewaukee. Known as a peer-run respite, the R&R House is operated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin under a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). “We are pleased to partner with […]
Tag: Veterans
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Military Veteran Commentary
By Chief of Police Art Howell In observation of the recent community conversation wherein it was suggested that military veterans be excluded from future employment opportunities with the Racine Police Department, a formal public response is in order. This conversation cannot proceed in earnest without first acknowledging the sacrifice of those who have given their […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Local news, Uptown Observer
Steil still pushing for answers in Wisconsin Veterans Home outbreak
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. UNION GROVE ⏤ U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil isn’t satisfied with the answers he’s received concerning an August COVID-19 outbreak at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s letter to state Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar, dated Nov. 23. Image provided. On Monday, […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
Kenosha County Board approves police body cams, veterans memorial bonds
A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputy stands monitoring commenters during a tense citizens’ comments portion of the County Board’s Thursday night special meeting. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⸺ Thursday night, 18 members of the County Board held a special meeting to pass bonds for police body cameras and improvements to a veterans […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
New law creates 988 suicide hotline with special designation for Veterans
Legislation to designate a three-digit phone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline has been signed into law. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act directs the FCC to designate 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Line and allows veterans to press “1” after dialing 988 to be routed automatically to the Veterans […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
Drive-thru flu shot clinics for veterans set in Milwaukee, Union Grove
Veterans can receive flu shots quickly and easily at two upcoming drive-thru clinics hosted by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Union Grove Clinic, 41425 Spring St.Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. No appointments are required. There is […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Milwaukee VA Provides Telehealth, Telephone Care During Pandemic
While the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center is only seeing patients for essential appointments at the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic, telephone and video appointments are still available. “We remain committed to providing our veterans with the world-class care they’ve earned and deserve,” said Dr. Dan Zomchek, medical center director. “We continue to urge all […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
Carthage College Awarded $15,000 Grant To Support Student Veterans
Carthage College has received a $15,000 grant from the William Dean Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee to provide Green Zone training for faculty and staff. Green Zone training aims to build a network of supportive allies who know the concerns of military veteran students and will assist them in navigating the complexities of […]
Posted inCommunity
Veterans Treatment Court Seeks Volunteers
The Veterans Treatment Court of the 2nd Judicial District is looking for volunteer mentors to help their fellow veterans who are completing the court program. Volunteer mentors use their time and energy to help veterans with peer support and assist with finding resources such as housing, employment, job training, education, transportation, VA benefits, discharge status, […]
Posted inEmployment, Eye on Talent
State Veterans agency announces new grants for business training and technical assistance
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dan Zimmerman announced today $400,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. “We are proud to support veterans who are choosing to invest in themselves to create businesses right here in Wisconsin,” said […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Stand Down event, Nov. 10, brings needed services to homeless Veterans
A Veterans Stand Down Event will be put on by Racine/Kenosha Veterans Services on Nov. 10 and Racine’s Lakefront YMCA. The event gives homeless Veterans the opportunity to come together for camaraderie, food, clothing, as well as medical, dental and other services. Veterans are provided access to community resources to rebuild their lives. At the […]
Posted inSchools
UW-Parkside students chosen to participate in program for female veterans
The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University awarded University of Wisconsin-Parkside students Chesney Fix and Anjuli Holmes with a scholarship to attend the 2018 Focus Forward Fellowship hosted at Purdue, West Lafayette, Ind. The Focus Forward Fellowship helps female veteran students build skills, leadership, and a sense of community with their peers. Fix and Holmes […]
Posted inEmployment, Wisconsin Jobs
Foxconn unveils campaign to hire 3,000 military veterans
With the first vertical construction recently taking place at what will become part of the Foxconn Technology Group’s massive Mount Pleasant facility, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer is facing the reality of just exactly HOW it will hire the 13,000 workers it has promised to employ. Southeastern Wisconsin, along with much of the United States, is […]
Posted inBreaking, Sports
Badger ticket lottery for veterans opens August 1
Get ready to Jump Around! The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs will give away free tickets to the Wisconsin Badger Salute to Veterans football game. Beginning on Aug. 1, at 10:00 a.m., veterans and service members can register to win two free tickets to the Wisconsin Badgers’ season opener versus Western Kentucky at Camp Randall […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources
Veteran Entrepreneurs Can Apply For Start up Program at Ward 4
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is seeking veteran entrepreneurs and business owners looking to take their startup or business to the next level. Command Post at Ward 4 Milwaukee is an innovative program offering veterans education, coaching, and co-working membership at no cost. The Command Post is a one-of-a-kind startup accelerator program offering veterans […]