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In Gilbert, Arizona, Army veteran Derek Tope, who served three combat tours and now lives with PTSD and other disabilities, received a new air conditioning unit from AAA Cooling Specialists. The donation, facilitated by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, came just in time for ...

A Gilbert military family is grateful after receiving a new AC unit from AAA Cooling Specialists, just in time for Arizona’s triple-digit heat. The donation, made through the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, supports Army veteran Derek Tope, who lives with PTSD and disabilities after ...

Arizona’s long-standing commitment to veteran employment proved vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through partnerships and programs like Be Connected, veterans accessed resources, job opportunities, and support. Despite progress, challenges remain, and efforts continue to ensure every veteran in Arizona can thrive in civilian life. By ...

The West Valley’s newest veteran resource center in Surprise offers support services, including an AmeriCorps member and Be Connected navigator. This collaboration, led by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and local partners, aims to enhance well-being for veterans, military members, and their families by ...

Located at the Surprise Resource Center, the West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center connects veterans, service members, and families to resources, support, and guidance. Services include a Be Connected navigator and AmeriCorps member, expanding access to benefits and reducing barriers to assistance in the ...

The West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center in Surprise, Arizona, offers vital resources and support for service members, veterans, and their families. Through partnerships with local organizations, the center provides one-on-one guidance and access to services, including the Be Connected program, resource navigation and ...

Veteran suicide prevention is now a national priority, with a new initiative promoting collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies. The plan emphasizes seamless mental health care, research, and community engagement to reduce veteran suicide and honor the sacrifices of those who served. President Trump ...

Arizona continues to support veterans through programs like Be Connected, offering mental health resources, and the Veteran Toolkit, aiding job readiness. Investments in state veteran homes and legislation expanding job licensing and tax exemptions ensure better care and services. (Excerpt from Governor Ducey’s FY22 Executive ...

The Arizona Coalition for Military Families received grants from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to expand its “Be Connected” program. The funding was used to support Arizona veterans during COVID-19. The program offers assistance with housing, employment, transportation, and basic needs, with a focus on northern ...

Through a partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, ACMF supported the delivery of 120 large water containers to veterans on the Hopi Nation, addressing critical water access challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort reflects ACMF’s commitment to sustainable solutions through collaboration, ensuring veterans and ...