Wayne County Veterans Community Action Team - VCAT

15/01/2015

The Detroit VA Healthcare System is hosting the 2015 OEF-OIF Welcome Home Event on Saturday, February 7 from 8am – 1pm.

As part of their mission to help returning service men and women as they transition, we are providing a Hiring Fair at the medical center. They have partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, State of Michigan Veterans Affairs and Wayne County Veterans Services to sponsor the event. We are expecting over 75 employers will be on hand, including the Big Three.

09/01/2015

Recent REBOOT graduate urges veterans to register now for January session

Vietnam veteran explains how program changed his life
Former U.S. military service members can start off the new year with a new outlook by participating in a three-week session designed to help prepare members of the armed services for life after the military.

Connecting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state of Michigan.

08/01/2015

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) reminds veterans and their families that benefits counseling and assistance is always free through county offices and MVAA.

“While the vast majority of Michigan county veteran offices work tirelessly, we want to make it clear to veterans that benefits assistance is, and will always be available free of charge,” MVAA Director Jeff Barnes said. “You have earned your benefits through your service to our nation, and county, state and accredited veterans service organizations will do all they can to help you access those benefits.”

Connecting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state of Michigan.

19/12/2014

The University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law is offering a free legal clinic at SS Peter & Paul Church, 438 St Antoine, Detroit, from 9 to 11 am on January 15, 2015. This clinic will help and focus on Tenant Rights.

** Registration is required at least one week prior to clinic date and they accept a maximum of 25 clients for each clinic.

To register call Alesa at the Law School at 313-596-0258.

17/12/2014

REBOOT Program Helps a Vietnam Veteran Reinvent Himself

“This program changed my life,” said Vietnam veteran James Howard as he accepted his Michigan REBOOT certificate of completion. “I’ll travel wherever I need to go to tell others about this program. They need to know there is something out there for them.”

Howard, 54, recently completed a three-week workshop hosted by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) that provides training to address personal, social and professional aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Developed by the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc., each REBOOT Workshop offers education designed to enhance previous experience and develop new skills. While the workshops are geared primarily for Post-9/11 veterans, they are open to all veterans regardless of service era or discharge status.

MVAA will host three additional Michigan REBOOT Workshops in 2015 and online registration is open for these sessions:

March 16-April 3, 2015 (Women veterans only) – Southeast Michigan
April 27-May 15, 2015 – Lansing
June 1-19, 2015 – Grand Rapids

To read more about Howard, the REBOOT Workshop or to register for upcoming REBOOT Workshops click below!

Connecting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state of Michigan.

15/12/2014

CARE of Southeastern Michigan is offering Beyond Trauma, an eight-week healing group for female veterans.

This program provides hope and direction for women recovering from substance use and trauma. Classes are every Monday, Jan. 5-March 2, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $30, however scholarships and a sliding fee scale are available. To register, visit careofsem.com or call 586-541-2273.

13/12/2014

Braille and Talking Book Library Can Help Visually Impaired Veterans Read Again!

Colder temperatures are setting in across Michigan, leaving many people cooped up indoors and looking for something to do. While sitting down with a good book can be an enjoyable and warm way to pass the time this winter, some Michigan veterans may be unable to read standard print books. For those veterans, the Braille and Talking Book Library is a great asset, offering state veterans access to the latest best sellers for free!

For more information about the Braille and Talking Book Library click the link below!

Connecting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state of Michigan.

11/12/2014

The Navy Sea Cadets are hosting a Wreaths Across America at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, starting at 1 pm on December 13, 2014.

Come help place wreaths on all the veteran graves!!

Afterward they are hosting Tailgate party at 3 pm at the American Legion Post 4 on Grosbeck Hwy. A full menu and bake sale for $5 per person.

09/12/2014

Stiggy's Dogs, which matches rescue dogs with returning vets in need of a companion, is hosting an "Paw"liday Open House at their training center (203 Brookside Lane, Brighton, MI) from 4 to 7 pm this Friday!

19/11/2014

“Military Moms’ Mega Weekend” Salutes Women in Service

Women have been involved in helping to defend America since the Revolutionary War. Today more than 165,000 women are enlisted and active in the armed forces, with over 35,000 serving as officers. Members of metro Detroit’s corporate, civic and military communities will gather November 21-22, 2014 to celebrate the legacy of ladies in uniform at “Military Moms Mega-Weekend” at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.

Friday November 21st 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday November 22nd 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Features: Community Service Project, “Care Package Assembly” for hundreds of military families, panel discussions, vendors, VIP breakfast, celebrity guests, Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show, silent auction, award presentations, arts and crafts, horse and carriage rides.

Free - Community Service Project and Panel Discussion
$30 per person - Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show

Tresa Galloway at tresa@eabytresa.com or 248-890-4079

18/11/2014

The University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law is offering a free legal clinic at SS Peter & Paul Church, 438 St Antoine, Detroit, from 9 to 11AM. This clinic will help and focus on Social Security Disability Benefits.

To register call Alesa at the Law School at 313-596-0258.