Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Upcoming events around the region
Our state has done well as far as battling COVID-19 is concerned – a majority of residents continue to stay home and practice physical distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Thank you. During this time, a lot of our usual gatherings, especially for holidays, have to be modified. Some events were …
The WVC Vet Navigator put on a resource fair on 18 Feb 2020 for the Veteran Students of WVC and for the community. It was a great turnout with about 10 veteran-specific resources, including SSVF, VFW Post 3617 (who brought coffee and cookies to the event), American Legion Post 10, Worksource, GCU, mental health …
Honorable Welcome Home offers veterans the welcome they should have received when they first returned from service. It is a welcome that lets them know that we are honored to receive them and to offer rejuvenation of spirit to those who carry the hidden burdens of war. With the thoughtful guidance of our friends at …
In North Central Washington, we love our Veterans so much that Veterans Day events span nearly a week, from assemblies at the area schools, to parades, to luncheons, and more. Here’s just some of the events that happened around the area for 2019 Veterans Day. Wenatchee Valley College, 08 Nov: WVC Veteran Knights hosted …
One hundred years ago the American Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most prominent nonprofit groups in the United States. American Legion goals include a commitment to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, …
The Thomas A Biddle Foundation provides resources and support for families left behind after PTSD Veteran suicide. Each year. they host a fundraiser that combines a dinner and auction, and a motorcycle ride the next day after breakfast, hosted by a local American Legion post. The 5th Annual SOAR ride was the second weekend in …
“My name is Rich Henning. I’m a retired, 100% Disabled, US Army Veteran. I am walking 500 miles for PTSD awareness. My mission is to share my success as well as your potential to manage PTSD and access helpful Veteran agencies. “During my walk I am creating a video documentary focusing on PTSD success stories …
“Our guys start at 6am placing these flags at the Brewster Cemetery and then visit 4 towns cemeteries to honor the Veterans at each one. They come back to the [American Legion] Post 97 and have a color/arms presentation in front of the memorial there. The day is finished by taking down all the flags, …
This year, Wenatchee Valley College Veteran Knights hosted their 4th annual Armed Forces Day event on May 17th. With support from the College, local veterans organizations, and community-focused businesses, the public was able to learn about the military, our area resources, and grab a free lunch.
Operation Creation’s mission is to provide free or extremely low-cost experiences and events at local farms and art studios, intended to teach art and agriculture skills, and to connect veterans with each other and the communities they call home. Operation Creation’s official launch was on 27 April 2019 at Quincy’s WWII Themed Community Dance (at …