Veterans are an important part of society, and it’s why honoring them has been a part of the tradition for so many years. Whether they served actively or played a support role, veterans did their part to serve the nation’s people as long as they can. Veterans can suffer from various mental health disorders, and they’re at high risk because ...
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4 Practical Ways You Can Show Your Patriotic Side
Being patriotic is always a good trait to showcase to your friends and neighbors. People have become so confused as to what it means to showcase your patriotism nowadays. You don’t have to take drastic measures to showcase your love for your country. Here are a few practical ways to do so. Pay Respect To Veterans Countless veterans have put ...
Read More »Over $6 Million Awarded To Homeless Veterans In L.A. County For Rental Assistance
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $6.4 million in rental assistance and housing vouchers to help veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, including those in Santa Clarita, officials said Thursday. The supportive housing assistance is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, which combines rental assistance from HUD ...
Read More »City Of Santa Clarita Offers The Gift Of Hometown Hero Banners
The City of Santa Clarita is offering community members the chance to sponsor a Hometown Hero banner, a special and personalized gift for the holidays. Hometown Hero banners are displayed on street poles around the City three times a year, featuring a military member’s photograph, name, rank and branch in the military. The banners are installed three times a year, ...
Read More »Veteran Services Collaborative Receives $15,000 COVID-19 Grant
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative recently received a $15,000 grant from the Los Angeles County Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund that is set to help the nonprofit group continue operations. In late September, the Collaborative was notified its COVID-19 grant application had been accepted, and, after completion of a few additional steps, $15,000 in grant money was transferred to the ...
Read More »Eye On The Valley – Veterans Centers and Online Teaching – October 30, 2020
Hosts: Matt Watson Topic: Veterans Centers and Online Teaching Guests: Jeff Stabile, Emily Evenson, and Kate Wolf SCVi Charter School The Eye On The Valley Show – October 30, 2020 On this episode of Eye On The Valley, our host Matt Watson talks with his guests Jeff, Emily, and Kate as they talk about veterans and schools. Matt starts off ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Resident Honors, Supports Veterans With Fundraising Flags
A Santa Clarita resident has found a way to help support living veterans in the community, by honoring veterans who have passed this coming Memorial Day with fundraising flags. Tracy Fernandez-Michaels as been spending most of her time making masks, after recently being laid-off due to the shutdown of non-essential businesses. When she discovered that local boy scout troops would ...
Read More »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony To Be Hosted By Eternal Valley Memorial Park
The Memorial Day ceremony that is traditionally held at the Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary has been canceled, however, event organizers are planning a virtual event, officials said Tuesday. Due to the “Safer at Home” order still in effect, this year’s Memorial Day event is expected to be replaced by a small ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May ...
Read More »Free Lunch Event Serves 200 Meals To Santa Clarita Veterans
Several community organizations in Santa Clarita collaborated to put on the free “Thank You SCV Veterans” hot dog lunch this weekend which handed out 200 hot dogs to local veterans and their families. Santa Clarita Grocery, local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as The Guardians came together on Saturday for the first of ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Organizations Partner To Offer Free ‘Thank You SCV Veterans’ Lunch
Several local organizations in Santa Clarita have partnered to offer two free “Thank You SCV Veterans” hot dog lunches in the month of May. Santa Clarita Grocery, local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as The Guardians have come together to set up the event as a way to celebrate National Military Appreciation Month. ...
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