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The Real Estate Fix With Rich Szerman –Disabled Veteran Fights Zombie Mortgage– March 1, 2024

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The Real Estate Fix With Rich Szerman On today’s show, your host and real estate expert Rich Szerman welcomes Laverne Simmons in studio.  Laverne is a ten year Army Sergeant who was honorably discharged from the military after an injury sustained during a convoy in 2009.  During her time in service, she was able to purchase a home.  Once she ...

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Paycom Employees Raise Thousands For Veterans With Burpees

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This month, the Oklahoma-based Paycom Software, Inc.–a leading provider of comprehensive HR and payroll solutions–donated a record-breaking amount for vets who are affected by PTSD. Paycom shared that their employees raised $133,963 for the Courage Foundation through the Burpees for Vets campaign, a national fitness challenge that raises money and awareness for veterans transitioning out of military service. The Courage ...

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COC Offers New Supporting Veteran Certificate Program

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Recently, the College of the Canyons (COC) has launched a new program for veterans to help veteran service organizations provide stronger support to the veteran community.   This fall, COC has launched a new certificate program for veteran service providers, such as veteran counselors in higher education, government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.  “The program was designed to help veterans ...

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Garcia Introduces Bill To Support Veterans As Priority Choice For Election Workers

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, introduced a bill Thursday that would allow veterans, military spouses and people with disabilities to be given preference when hiring election workers. The Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans with Disabilities Act would allow states to give preference to veterans, military spouses, or individuals with a disability to be election workers, officials said. “Our veterans ...

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Car Show Raises Funds For Santa Clarita Veterans

The Sons of the American Legion in Newhall hosted their annual car show fundraiser, coming together to raise funds to keep the doors of the American Legion open for veterans.  This year marks the fourth year that the veteran fundraiser was hosted at the Castaic RV Park, complete with dozens of vintage and luxury cars, motorcycles and live music.  “You ...

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Garcia Shows Appreciation Toward New Bill That Helps Veterans 

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, showed his appreciation toward the House Appropriations Committee for the passage of the FY24 Bill aimed toward helping Veterans. On Thursday, Garcia showed his gratitude at the House Appropriations Meeting but also expressed that Veterans Affairs (VA) has not been doing its job to help veterans properly. “I’m proud to support this year’s Military Construction ...

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Here’s How To Overhaul The Veteran’s Benefits System

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Let’s chat about our amazing veterans and their benefits system. It’s no secret that this system could use some serious TLC, right? We’re going to explore some fantastic ideas on how we can overhaul it – making life better for our brave heroes who’ve selflessly served our nation. Together, let’s dive into simplifying the application process, offering support for disabled ...

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Santa Clarita Veteran Recalls 20 Years In The Air Force

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Fresh out of high school, Marcus Nichols joined the ranks as a student at the prestigious Air Force Academy in Colorado to begin a career that would take him around the world and even into space. Nichols was 18 years old when he was accepted into the Air Force Academy, a four-year university in El Paso County Colorado. “What drove ...

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COC Awarded Nearly $600,000 Federal Grant For Veteran Student Success

College of the Canyons (COC) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support veterans.  COC has received a $598,718 grant  from the U.S. Department of Education to support a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) at the Canyon Country Campus.  “This grant will help us deliver the high-quality and nuanced support resources that veteran students ...

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Military Spouses To Be Honored With Free SPA DAY 

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Military spouses are being honored at Anthony Vince Spa with a free SPA DAY later this month hosted by Hello Auto Group and Santa Clarita Veteran Services.  On May 26 The Hello Auto Group Valencia and the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaboratives are set to hold a special SPA DAY to honor military spouses in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The ...

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