Archive: BC in the News
New military and veteran success center opens in Surprise
BY TOM KUEBEL KTAR.com PHOENIX — A new resource center for veterans is open in Surprise, providing services that include a full-time AmeriCorp member and part-time Be Connected navigator. The aim of the resource center is to simply provide support services, that will be rolled out in phases, for veterans and military members that are crucial to their well-being, according to ...
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New hub for veteran resources opens in Surprise
By Desiree Fluellen Posted April 22 –The West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center is opening in Surprise to provide support for current and former military personnel and their families. FOX 10’s Desiree Fluellen reports.
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PREVENTS Executive Order Signing Ceremony
March 5, 2019 – President Trump signed Executive Order 13861 calling on the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Health and Human Services and others to develop a comprehensive strategy for ending the national tragedy of suicide. This event includes remarks by Thomas Winkel, the Director of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families (28:09).
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PRIMER: Supporting Arizona’s Active Duty Service Members & Veterans
February 24, 2021 –Arizona’s veterans and service members have stepped up to support our communities and those in need during the pandemic. From supporting food banks to providing supplies to the Navajo Nation, ramping up vaccine administration in the Gila River Indian Community and much more, Arizona’s heroes are always there to help. More than 500,000 service members, veterans and their families call Arizona ...
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Arizona nonprofit receives grants to help veterans with COVID hardships
By KTAR.com February 7, 2021 AT 5:45 AM PHOENIX — The Arizona Coalition for Military Families announced Thursday it has received multiple grants from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to further support Arizona’s service members, veterans and their families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will go toward the organization’s “Be Connected” program, which offers free concierge-style assistance to help veterans ...
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Bob Woodruff Foundation and ACMF Partnership Brings Flow of Support to Community in Need
By: Danny Reed Writer for the Bob Wodruff Foundation Published: January 11, 2021 –Through this partnership and the support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, we were able to support the manufacturing of 120 containers, which were delivered to the Hopi Nation. —Nicola Winkel, Program Director at ACMF ACMF’s mission is to “build Arizona’s statewide capacity to care for, serve, and ...
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