I have been a member of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) since 1968. I lost my sight from injuries sustained when wounded on January 6th, 1968 In Vietnam. I have been actively involved with veterans, especially blinded veterans, for the past twenty years. I have served as chaplain and chapter commander of DAV Fort Sherman […]
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Bob had a difficult time deciding what to do after his release from the Army. Injuries prevented him from pursuing a career using his existing welding and fabrication skills. He tried and changed his mind several times with various training programs, including Ultrasound Sonography and Aircraft Mechanic, but continued to struggle with job performance due […]
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I am a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. During my stay in the military, I suffered through the death of my best friend and one of my brothers in a four month period. There’s a lot more to the story, but suffice to say it was during the “pullout.” I was offered […]
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Veterans should know that coming to WorkSource Spokane isn’t always about employment. Trish, a homeless Veteran, wasn’t ready for employment when she first arrived at WorkSource. She had spent nearly three years hitchhiking to Spokane from Florida. She experienced very unsafe situations and trauma during that harrowing experience, which was compounded by trauma she had […]
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The Washington State Veterans Cemetery is honored to be participating in Wreaths Across America for another year. In 2017, 1.56 million wreaths were sponsored and placed at 1,433 participating locations. There will be close to 1,500 participating locations this year (2018) on National Wreaths Across America Day. In 2010, 300 wreaths were donated. The need […]
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A veteran found a home that he loved and planned to use his VA benefit to purchase it. Although he loved the house, he discovered during the home inspection that the furnace was about to fail. He considered backing out of the transaction because he knew that he could not afford the $8,000 or so […]
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Spokane has a long lineage of supporting veterans. The Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane and the Spokane Floral Society began to showcase area youth in the first Lilac Festival Flower Show and parade in 1938, which extended to the military post-World War II. The Lilac Festival has celebrated our service members for over 80 years. […]
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Social workers at Mann-Grandstaff VAMC want more veterans to learn about Veteran Affairs programs that can get veterans the care they need, even at home. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides family caregivers of eligible veterans benefits that can improve the life and outlook of their veteran and their entire family. […]
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The Spokane Rotary Club 21 “Support Our Veterans Committee” has been helping veterans for years through donations and support of several charities and veteran assistance programs. Rotary 21 has purchased guitars for the Music as Therapy Program at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center; provided food for the Spokane Vets Forum dinners where they host mentors to […]
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Tony S. came to WorkSource as a veteran whose injuries prevented him from working in his chosen trade of plumbing. To make matters worse, his injuries and a prior conviction had become barriers to employment as well as housing. Our team at WorkSource not only helped him connect with VA benefits and other resources, but […]