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Success Stories December 2022
Read the real stories of how the Be Connected Support Line team has helped Arizona veterans thrive.
December 14, 2022
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Property Tax Exemptions Approved
An important voter-approved initiative for veterans passed in November. The initiative reinstates property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The approval of Proposition 130 on the ...
December 14, 2022
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Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program
America lost a beloved son on July 21, 2020. Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox died by suicide at his home in Columbus, Georgia at the ...
December 14, 2022
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The Upstream Mindset in Suicide Prevention
An upstream approach to suicide prevention is a way to leverage time and expand the opportunities for intervention from one single pivotal moment to a ...
December 14, 2022
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Veteran Suicide Prevention Workshop
A Veteran Suicide Prevention Workshop was hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Deloitte in Washington, DC, in October 2022. The purpose of ...
November 14, 2022
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Suicide Mortality Review Team
Read more about how Jake's law resulted in the creation of a Suicide Mortality Review Team in the Arizona Department of Health Services
September 26, 2022
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Success Stories September 2022
Read the real stories of how the Be Connected Support Line team has helped Arizona veterans thrive.
September 26, 2022
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Consumer Participation on Scientific Review Panels
ACMF Project Director Nicola Winkel, MPA, was nominated to be a consumer reviewer. Along with prominent scientists, she helped determine how the $370 million appropriated ...
September 26, 2022
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Upstream Approach to Suicide Prevention
Our upstream approach means we seek to connect with people “upstream” before an issue or problem worsens into a crisis that can lead to suicide. ...
September 26, 2022
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13 Years of Sharing Arizona’s Innovation
This August marks 13 years since the founding of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families! Continuing in our tradition of showcasing Arizona's innovation, an Arizona ...
September 20, 2022
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Community Partnership in Action: Support Service Dogs
September is National Service Dog Month, so we thought it was a perfect time to share this amazing story of how the Be Connected program ...
August 30, 2022
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Success Stories August 2022
Read the real stories of how the Be Connected Support Line team has helped Arizona veterans thrive.
August 28, 2022
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Partner Spotlight: Operation Enduring Gratitude
Operation Enduring Gratitude (OEG) is a Be Connected Partner that helps veterans with mobility challenges who have difficulty entering and exiting their homes.
August 28, 2022
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The Arizona Coalition for Military Families at 10 Years
On August 19, 2009, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) was launched.
August 19, 2022
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Veteran Receives New A/C Unit
See the joy when a veteran and his wife receive a new air conditioner.
August 10, 2022
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July 2022 Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Read real stories of how service members, veterans and their families have been helped through the Be Connected support line, 866-4AZ-VETS (866-429-8387) offered by the ...
July 1, 2022
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Learn More About Be Connected Career Navigation
Be Connected Career Navigation is a no-cost career coaching and employment matching service exclusively available to all transitioning military members (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve) ...
June 29, 2022
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Practice Self-Care to Be a Better Caregiver
To be the best caregiver you can be, you have a responsibility to also take care of yourself. Practice self-care.
June 29, 2022
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West Valley Veteran Success Center adds Veteran Benefits Counselor
Learn more about the West Valley Veteran Success Center open to all service members (Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard), veterans and their family members ...
June 17, 2022
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Semiconductor Technician Training
Learn about a short-term training program that will qualify you to get hired in an exciting new career
June 16, 2022
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Join the Be Connected Community Corps!
Become a member of the Be Connected Community Corps! Join other volunteer helpers who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service ...
May 19, 2022
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Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck
Phoenix, AZ – (May 19, 2022) – We have two new open full-time positions available in Arizona. These positions are ...
May 19, 2022
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Replay the 2022 Statewide Symposium
Replay the 2022 Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families by visiting ACMFEventCenter.org
May 19, 2022
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Partner Highlight: AHCCCS
We are very proud to highlight the partnership between the Be Connected program and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). AHCCCS is Arizona’s ...
May 19, 2022
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Checking In About Recent Events
Check in on your military-connected employees and community members during this time of uncertainty. If they need support, we're here to help. Call 866-4AZ-VETS (866-429-8387).
March 1, 2022
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Work With Us!
We're hiring! We have open positions across the state. Visit www.ArizonaCoalition.org/Careers to learn more.
February 27, 2022
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Symposium: Registration is Open
The Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families provides networking opportunities, as well as four general sessions featuring key members ...
February 27, 2022
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CDC Warrior Built
Read more on how the Arizona Coalition for Military Families was invited to participate in a national initiative hosted by the CDC Foundation and the ...
December 12, 2021
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Transportation Assistance for Veterans
Be Connected is partnering around the state to strengthen access to care and connection to resources for our veteran community including transportation. Visit www.ConnectVeterans.org/Ride to ...
November 17, 2021
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Be Connected Provides COVID-19 Relief
To help ease some of the burden caused by the pandemic, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and Be Connected secured grant funding from the ...
November 10, 2021
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Testimony Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Arizona Coalition for Military Families Director Thomas Winkel provides testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
November 3, 2021
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Support Before, During and After Deployment
Phoenix, AZ – (Oct. 26, 2021) – October 26 is National Day of the Deployed – our opportunity to honor ...
October 26, 2021
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Career Navigation Plus
Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 12, 2021) – Creating opportunities and providing specialized support to women veterans and minority veterans is the ...
October 12, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Wondering what Be Connected can do for you? Read these real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out to the ...
October 11, 2021
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Underserved Areas in Northern Arizona Receive Support Through Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Be Connected program partnered to purchase 300-gallon water containers for homes with no access to running water for Hopi and Navajo families.
September 22, 2021
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West Valley Military & Veteran Success Center
The brand new West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center is now open as part of the Surprise Resource Center, located at 12425 W. Bell ...
September 15, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Read real stories of how service members, veterans and their families have been helped through the Be Connected support line, 866-4AZ-VETS (866-429-8387) offered by the ...
August 27, 2021
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Help Guide Our Future Efforts
To make sure we have an accurate and timely view of the needs of our state’s diverse population of service members, veterans, and their families, ...
August 26, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Wondering what Be Connected can do for you? Read these real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out to the ...
August 2, 2021
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Our New Website: ConnectVeterans.org
We recently created ConnectVeterans.org as a virtual home for information so every service member, veteran, and their families can easily connect to the Ecosystem of ...
August 1, 2021
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