Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
“Veterans kicked out of the military due to negative behavior related to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and sexual trauma have been upgrading their discharges after a 2017 law change, but there are potentially thousands of others left without access to care or benefits because of less-than-honorable discharges. “The landmark Fairness for Veterans Act, …
Interested in starting and running a small, sustainable farm? Then this new course presented by WSU might be just the ticket. “Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning is a 9-week, step-by-step course, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole systems lens …
As we transition out of Suicide Prevention Month (September), this seemed like a timely article worth sharing. “Veterans have a significantly higher suicide rate than other adults in the U.S. This means Veterans are also more likely to have known someone who took their own life. Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) helps make sense of …
Do you fly a United States Flag at your home? Have you wondered how to properly fly your American flag at half staff when appropriate? You aren’t alone. Apparently, people have been searching for this information for the last 10+ years online… So let’s take a look at how this should be done. First off, …
3 Full Time positions open at the Veterans Warehouse Thrift Store. Starting pay is $13.50/hr with potential for advancement after 6 months. Work includes general labor – customer service at the register, receiving donations, sorting and pricing goods. Applicants should be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend without trouble during a full 8-hour day. …
During these times of uncertainty, knowing how to get help, where, and when, can mean the difference between an empty stomach and something to eat. If you or someone you know would appreciate a bit of extra food, don’t be ashamed to look for a local food bank – this is why they exist. And …
Taken from the VA’s PTSD Page: “There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Even though PTSD treatments …
With the current pandemic, it’s important to think about our medical care and preferences should we be in a state that requires immediate intervention. Recently a friend drove himself to the hospital in the middle of the night with respiratory problems. The hospital took him into ICU and gave him a test for COVID-19. They …
The Pangborn Composite Squadron is part of the Civil Air Patrol, handled by Senior members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. This squadron was first formed in January of 1942, approximately 77 years ago here in the Wenatchee Valley, part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. They performed tasks such as supply airlifts, VIP …