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Women and minority veterans in Arizona can now access Be Connected Career Navigation Plus for career advancement support. The program offers personalized guidance, career counseling, and financial assistance to help veterans launch or advance their careers. Learn more and enroll at www.ConnectVeterans.org or call 866-4AZ-VETS. ...

Arizona service members, veterans, families, and caregivers are encouraged to take the Arizona Veteran Survey at ConnectVeterans.org/Survey. The survey helps shape programs and resources that support veterans’ well-being, including employment, health, and suicide prevention. Every response helps shape programs and support for Arizona’s military and ...

Veterans have always strengthened Arizona’s economy, and today, programs like Be Connected offer vital support for employment and suicide prevention. Through career navigation, SkillBridge, and employer training, veterans can find meaningful work. The statewide support line at 866-4AZ-VETS ensures veterans connect to resources before challenges ...

A new video series raises awareness about the Be Connected support line at 866-4AZ-VETS, encouraging Arizona service members, veterans, and families to seek help before stress becomes overwhelming. The no-cost service connects callers to resources for housing, employment, finances, and mental health—offering early support to ...

With support from the Bob Woodruff Foundation, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families is enhancing its Be Connected program to meet the urgent needs of veterans and families. The funding provides transportation, clean water, financial aid, and food security, ensuring early intervention and support across ...

The Arizona Coalition for Military Families and MOAA’s Arizona Council of Chapters have partnered to expand services for veterans and families. Through this collaboration, MOAA grant recipients can access the Be Connected program, offering support for challenges like employment, financial needs, housing, and mental health ...

The West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center offers vital support services and resources for service members, veterans, and their families. The center provides a welcoming space where individuals can access assistance and connect with resources and support designed to support their well-being and success. ...

The Be Connected Faith Network invites faith communities across Arizona to join efforts in supporting veterans and service members. This collaborative initiative, led by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and state partners, emphasizes the role of faith in healing and well-being for Arizona’s military ...

The Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) highlighted its efforts to support veteran employment during a May 26 U.S. House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee hearing. Director Thomas Winkel shared how ACMF’s Be Connected Career Navigation program helps veterans translate military skills into civilian careers, reducing underemployment ...

Gilbert veteran Derek Tope, who served three combat tours, received a new air conditioning unit thanks to a partnership with the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Operation Homefront, and AAA Cooling Specialists. The donation eases the challenges faced by Tope and his mother, Sharon Grassi, ...