Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative

Pamper Me Day Tea for Women Veterans! Allow yourself to be pampered as a thank you for your service!!! When: May 7th at 1000am Where: Women Veterans Garden RSVP today by calling 310-268-4350

Did we miss you at our last LAVC? Don't worry, we have you covered! Watch our April Meeting and don't forget to sign up for our upcoming meeting in May! Sign up here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event

Friday, April 30, 2021, VST: Operation Mask Up Glendale event at St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church. Address is: 500 S. Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204, the event will be from 11 AM 4 PM. Veterans Affairs (VA) will be on-site, offering COVID-19 vaccines to all veterans and their spouses.... Each family will receive 300 masks & 1 hand sanitizer when they register. Registration Link: https://www.usavest.org/events.html

Giving some goodies out for Military Children & Families!!! Come out and show your support and take home a bag for your kids! 740 Isis Ave Inglewood 90301

FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program covers funeral expenses when a loved one’s death was related to COVID-19. To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit this FEMA website: https://www.fema.gov//coro/economic/funeral-assistance/faq.

Sign up for the next LAVC meeting taking place on May 12th. Our Access & Engagement Working Group begins at 0900 AM. Followed by our Collective Meeting at 1000 AM and our Working Groups meet at 1100 AM!! https://conta.cc/2QdfnJL We look forward to collaborating with you!

Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. will be hosting our STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair on Friday, April 23rd, from 10AM to 3PM EST. Job seekers can register for free using the following link: https://careereco.com/Events/EOPSTEM-APR23 They'll be able to meet virtually with recruiters at major companies and government agencies nationwide, who are interested in hiring candidates with backgrounds in all of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields!

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is partnering with the California Department of Veterans Affairs to host the 2021 Tribute to Veterans and Military Families on Saturday May 29, 2021, to accommodate for Covid-19 safety protocols the event will take place virtually this year. For registration or more information visit the event page on Eventbrite using the following link, https://bit.ly/2QunC3S. We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget to register for the upcoming April Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative on April 14, 2021. https://conta.cc/3cO9Rp7

MILITARY VETERANS LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE TODAY Veterans can choose between Certified Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomy Training Contact JVS SoCal to complete a Pre-screening for training:... Ruby Rodriguez @ [email protected] or call/text (310) 890-6775 Must be Enrolled by April 9th to be Eligible for Training RSVP YOUR SPOT TODAY!

To our Veteran Community: If you are interested in becoming a construction worker, please join us to apply for the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program. Wed, March 24, 2021 12:00 PM 2:00 PM PDT Register here: ... https://hirelax2021-03-24.eventbrite.com See more

Veterans Day Observance / East Los Angeles Food Distribution today November 13, 2020 from 9 am - 12 pm

The TELACU Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is still available for Spring classes. Their mission is always to motivate and assist veterans in academic development. The program is virtual through Zoom online and is available for all Military Veterans and Reservists here in California. The VUB program is funded through the US Department of Education and is Free for all Military Veterans and Reservist. Spring 2021 Classes expected to start 4/19/2021 online, through Zoom! ... New Student Orientation will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Free Classes in Math, English, and Computer Science. Support with college assistance and academic counseling. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/141385224011

To those who served and those who continue to serve, thank you for your bravery and service!

THE SALVATION ARMY VETERAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PRESENTS: "HELP! FINDING WORK IS TOUGH" A 5-PART SERIES FOR VETERANS UPCOMING WEBINAR SESSIONS:... Job Application Tips & Tricks March 18, 2021 11 am 12 pm Master Your Interviews March 25, 2021 11 am 12 pm Secure the Position April 1, 2021 11 am 12 pm Register now on Eventbrite! https://gettingveteranstowork.eventbrite.com Or for More info: Email [email protected] or call Krystina Robinson, Outreach Coordinator at (562) 706-2175

Are you a United States Veteran looking to launch a new career? Now Hiring: -Armed Guards -Unarmed Guards... -Security Officer Lobby -Administrative Assistant To schedule a pre-screening appointment contact: Frank Sowell at [email protected] or call (323) 327-2915

Veterans AJCC has an exciting Training Opportunity coming up for U.S. Veterans in the L.A. County area! Seeking HIGHLY MOTIVATED and DRIVEN Professionals for FREE Logistics and Supply Chain Training that will take place in Long Beach, CA. Seeking U.S. Veterans who enjoy the process of planning and implementing procedures in a fast-paced environment and are open to new challenges. OPEN to self-starters seeking employment in the Greater Los Angeles area. Military Veterans--cons...ider a career in Logistics/Supply Chain and come learn how you can qualify for this free training! Upcoming Informational: -Tuesday, March 16, 2021 10:00 AM -Thursday, March 18, 2021 1:30 PM - & More RSVP: https://bit.ly/307gFHy

Cal State LA Veterans Connection Experience Friday, March 19, 2021 @10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Veterans Resource Center invites you to our annual Cal State LA Veterans Connection Experience. This event will provide information about key services and support for prospective military-connected (veterans, dependents, National Guard, reservist, and active duty) students. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to expose military-connected students to a host of resources and transitional... information. Also, admission representatives will provide a brief presentation and a virtual campus tour will be showed. Please register at www.calstatela.edu/vce.

Metro is hiring Bus Operators... Veterans are highly encouraged to Apply!! Operators are at the core of LA Metro’s service and keeps Los Angeles moving. As we ramp up services across Los Angeles County, LA Metro is hiring nearly 800 Bus Operators! APPLY NOW AT... metro.net/drivela Benefits Include: - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - Family Transportation Passes - Holiday, Sick & vacation Time - Tuition Assistance - Retirement Plan Options

FREE FOOD DRIVE!!!

Access to Care: What barriers impact veterans the most and how we can collectively improve the system Join Unite Us for an important conversation with Andrea Talmadge from Washington Serves, Dave DosReis from Rhode Island State Office of Veteran Services, and Christy Kenady Director of ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind in the National Capital Region. This discussion will focus on three critical issues impacting veterans today, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage: access to care across the country during this crisis, government-supported benefits, and veteran suicide and the effects of social isolation, unemployment and mental health during the pandemic. https://uniteus.zoom.us//regist/WN_IH90-XNOSgexKKD_ylbj7Q

This presentation will explore how U.S. veterans have been impacted by the economic, social and health disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on findings from USC’s Military and Veterans Programs International COVID-19 Veteran Impact Study https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19-Veteran-Study-

This month, Dr. Carl Castro, Director of the USC Military and Veterans Programs, discussed the published articles he co-authored examining the LGBT service member experience after the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Jesse Ortiz-Barreto and Jonathan Willett from the LGBT Center provided a thorough overview of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's resources. Renata Sahagian, Chief Executive Officer of the Life Aid Research Institute, gave an overview the Life Aid mission and upcoming events. https://youtu.be/mk2TyL94Skw

The Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative (LAVC) meeting is happening now Wednesday, October 14, This meeting is on Zoom. This month, Dr. Carl Castro, Director of the USC Military and Veterans Programs, will speak about the published articles he co-authored examining the LGBT service member experience after the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Jesse Ortiz-Barreto and Jonathan Willett from the LGBT Center will provide an overview of the LGBT Center's resources. Renat...a Sahagian, Chief Executive Officer of the Life Aid Research Institute, will overview the Life Aid mission and upcoming events. https://files.constantcontact.com//a3070e3d-25f1-4950-93d7

USC and Non-USC Veterans & Military Families Welcome! Students, Alumni, Community Members - connect with employers https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/usc/e/733wO

For more information contact Mark Mitchell: [email protected]

Please help me circulate this valuable and easy to navigate resource to veterans and their families who need resources or just want to talk to another veteran or family member.

Event Name: VA Virtual Benefits & Services Symposium for Faith-based, Non-Profit & Community Organizations Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 Time: 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. (EDT)... Location: WebEx Virtual Event Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaf/onstage/g.php Phone: 1-404-397-1596, access code 199 454 8899 Expected Number of Attendees: 500+ Expected Audience: Faith-based, non-profit, and community organizations

Dr. Carl Castro, Director of the USC Military and Veterans Programs speaks about the joint effort underway to secure the LAVC's sustainability. Kelly Armaly, Consultant, with the Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), shares SCG/ VPAN Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities within Los Angeles County. Tony Madril, LCSW, shares information about an ongoing pilot study examining the benefits of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy in the treatment of PTSD. https://youtu.be/VxKIZKrnQnQ

Are you a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. Your input may help improve the health care services offered to you. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469, or email [email protected]. Caring for Military Families! Contribute to the kn...owledge that may help improve your health care services. If you are a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469, or email [email protected]. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you are a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001, you may be eligible to participate in research requested by Congress. Your input may help improve your health care services. If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469, or email [email protected].

The Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative is a network of community partners and veteran service organizations committed to improving access to services and quality of care for veterans transitioning out of the military into civilian life. Join us for the next Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative meeting. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event

Nationwide Protest for All Military Sexual Trauma Survivors and Non-Survivors -Los Angeles https://www.facebook.com/events/3124113511029416/?ti=icl