Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Western Michigan University (WMU) presents a Military Benefits Workshop on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Representatives from the WMU Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, Student Veterans of America and Michigan National Guard will be helping military-connected students who have questions or would like assistance applying for spring semester benefits.

MVAA Director Brian L. Love attended the 8th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Hundreds of veterans were in attendance and Director Love had the honor of pinning more than 25 Vietnam veterans during the successful event.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has partnered with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) and Worldmaker-Internation to bring Veteran Thrive Training opportunities to Michigan in December. THRIVE is an engaging one-day training to help unlock innovative strategies and practical tools designed to enhance your resilience and well-being. ??Wednesday, December 4th, in Grand Rapids: https://lnkd.in/e-9MXBjz ??Tuesday, December 10th, in Eaton Rapids: https://lnkd.in/e5tfUUeR ??Wednesday, December 11th, in Eaton Rapids: https://lnkd.in/egbMhY4v

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is now including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in English and Spanish, on all Michigan hunting and fishing licenses sold to resident active-duty and 100% disabled military veterans. "Michigan is home to more than 516,000 veterans, many of whom are avid hunters and fishers," said MVAA Director Brian L. Love. "MVAA is always looking for ways to support suicide prevention in the veteran community. Including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline contact information on each license will put a vital resource in the pocket of those veterans who love the Michigan outdoors." READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eanYKirg

As a reminder, eligible veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or within your community from one of nearly 65,000 in-network pharmacies or urgent care locations. Flu vaccines are usually available September through April. Find a location near you by visiting: https://lnkd.in/edgwF9F

Last Thursday, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Brian L. Love went to the Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) to donate gifts from the Veterans Giving Tree. Each star on the tree represents a gift requested by a veteran member or a life enrichment gift that would improve the quality of life for a group of veterans. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/ebfdhgtX Pictured below: MVAA Director Brian L. Love and MVHCT Volunteer Coordinator Maxine Butler.

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of America's fallen and disabled service-members and first responders. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided nearly 63,000 educational scholarships that total over $300 million. Join Folds of Honor on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at JW Marriott in Grand Rapids for a formal gala that will include dinner, live music, keynote speakers, and the opportunity to meet scholarship recipients and hear their inspiring stories. There will also be live and silent auctions to participate in as well. For more information and to get tickets, visit: https://onecau.se/_6knbt1

Join Oakland Community Health Network and Forgotten Harvest for a drive thru veteran resource and food distribution event on Tuesday, December 10th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Troy. For any questions, please contact Chaka McDonald at (248)764-4443 or [email protected].

A Community Thanksgiving Dinner is being held at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge on November 28th. Dine in is available from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and free delivery within the Marquette County. To make a reservation, please call (906)451-4951.

Lucille MacDonald, 98, who this spring was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for "Rosie the Riveter" work during World War II, died Nov. 15, 2024, in Hawaii. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eFkfY53Y