A proposal expanding funeral benefits for veterans backed by a U.S. senator from Florida is gaining some traction on Capitol Hill and is now headed to the Senate floor. Read more [...] 
Congratulations to Cheryl Woodhouse - NWVU South Carolina Member, Veteran of the Week! Read more [...] 
Last Day to Register for Free Virtual ZOOM Retreat for Military Women Veterans is September 19. REGISTER TODAY! Event to be held Sat, October 3, 2020 via ZOOM Virtual Meeting. Read more [...] 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened the registration period for claiming an Economic Impact Payment. Individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, or certain Veterans benefits – but didn’t receive the $500 payment per child earlier this year – can still file for the $500 payment. Read more [...] 
H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage. Read more [...] 
St. Mark United Methodist Church’s 501c3 Youth and Family Center is providing one-time mini-grant ($500-$1,000) cash assistance for businesses in the Chatham community that were financially affected by looters following the death of George Floyd. Read more [...] 
One out of seven small businesses in the U.S. is owned by Hispanics. It is SCORE’s mission to support all entrepreneurs in the United States, including the 4.6 million Hispanic owned businesses. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are pleased to share the Hispanic Business Owners Hub. Read more [...] 
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning: An Educational Webinar for Veterans on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time. RSVP and Registration Required. Read more [...] 
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time set aside to reduce stigma around the topic, share resources and raise awareness about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. We hope you find this resources helpful. Read more [...] The National Women Veterans United (NWVU) is honored to host a free Virtual ZOOM Retreat for Military Women Veterans, sponsored by the Veterans Support Foundation (VSF). " Faces and Places of Military Women Veterans; How Are We Coping During The Pandemic?" There will be an "Officer of the Day," a team coach, motivation speaker, and guest participants. Important information will be provided for resources that will assist military women veterans take care of themselves and their families. Date and Time: Sat, October 3, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Read more [...]