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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has launched a new Peer Ambassador Program designed to connect veterans with benefits and services they may not be accessing, using fellow veterans and …
New Chester County Program Aims to Reach Isolated Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans living in sparsely populated areas may gain easier access to medical care as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $7 million available to fund transportation services …
$7M VA Grants Target Rural Veterans’ Transportation Gaps Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans with disabilities may see expanded access to recreational and rehabilitation programs as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $16 million in grants available for adaptive sports …
$16M VA Grants Aim to Expand Sports Access for Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 veterans have newly enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care so far in 2026, reaching that milestone by the end of March and …
VA Enrollment Surge Raises Questions on Access, Impact Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Veterans Commission at Washington Memorial Chapel has announced that it will host a special service and luncheon to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day …
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Vietnam Veterans with Special Commemorative Service Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding are being distributed across Pennsylvania to help veterans access food, housing, transportation, and mental health support through a statewide …
Pa. Awards $805K to Help Veterans Facing Basic Needs Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide initiative backed by nearly $144,000 in grant funding.
Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of veterans may qualify for additional education benefits under the GI Bill following recent court rulings, prompting federal officials to automatically review eligibility and expand access.
VA Expands GI Bill Access After Court Rulings Affect Millions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with applications due by June …
$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are encouraging residents to purchase women veterans license plates during Women’s History Month as a way to recognize the service of female veterans and support …
Women Veterans Plates Offer Tribute and Support for Veterans Read More