VCC Receives 2021-2022 San Diego County Veterans Allegiance Award
VCC is honored to be the recipient 2021-2022 San Diego County Veterans Allegiance Award, awarded to one agency or non-profit for outstanding service to individual Veterans and Veteran Programs, and support to Armed Forces Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard members, and contributions to the community. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our partners!
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Community connections made to date in FY2022
BRIDGING THE MILITARY-CIVILIAN DIVIDE
While there are thousands of organizations serving veterans across the country, one need in particular continues to go unmet: Veterans don’t feel connected to their civilian communities. Over half of veterans and military report feeling disconnected from the communities in which they live.
Likewise many civilians want to give of themselves, in timeframes that work in their busy lives, and offer their knowledge and support when its needed.
VCC serves as a bridge across the civilian-military divide. Through VCC, San Diego County veterans, military and their families can connect to information such as:
While there are thousands of organizations serving veterans across the country, one need in particular continues to go unmet: Veterans don’t feel connected to their civilian communities. Over half of veterans and military report feeling disconnected from the communities in which they live.
Likewise many civilians want to give of themselves, in timeframes that work in their busy lives, and offer their knowledge and support when its needed.
VCC serves as a bridge across the civilian-military divide. Through VCC, San Diego County veterans, military and their families can connect to information such as:
Recreation, VoLUNTEERISM Where can our kids get involved in sports? What can I do to volunteer? What are local recreation opportunities?
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Career ADVICE, EducationCan I talk to someone in the health field to find out if that career is really for me? I'd like to get some advice on majors before I utilize my GI Bill.
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Exclusive Veteran/Military Discounts Where can I get trusted car/home repair? What wellness programs exist that offer a vet/mil discount?
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THIS PROGRAM IS POWERED IN PART BY WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT® TO HONOR AND EMPOWER POST-9/11 INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
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COMMUNITY Partners
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