The Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania provides essential housing, employment, and other vital supportive services to eligible veterans, service members and their families to improve self-sufficiency, sustainability and quality of life.
FPA Pittsburgh to Honor Local Veterans at Event
On Tuesday May 22 2012, the Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh (FPA) will host Saluting Service, an even at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum to honor 23 local veterans making a difference through service in their Western PA communities. The FPA has created the First Class Patriot Achievement Award to honor past and/or present community service by veterans of any U.S. military branch, including reservists and National Guard, who reside in one of the 27 counties comprising Western Pennsylvania.
The FPA will present a donation to VLP to honor the Winner of the First Class Patriot Achievement Award.
Please click the link below to read the flyer with details on the event.
On February 16 2012, VLP was honored to receive the VA Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Service to Homeless Veterans. VLP is the second organization in the nation to receive this prestigious award, with the first recipient last year from Washington state. The award was presented at the VA Medical Center in Oakland by Mr. Pete Dougherty, Associate Executive Director and Senior Policy Advisor of the VA's national Homeless Veterans Initiatives Office. The wording on the plaque is as follows:
"It is with great pride that we recognize your devotion and outstanding contributions to our Nation's homeless Veterans. Your dedication and commitment to helping others exemplifies outstanding service to your community and our Nation. The Department of Veterans Affairs proudly commends you for your selfless efforts."
A free training program is now available for veterans interested in careers as a Pipe-Fitter for local Gas Utility Companies. This program, designed by the CCAC West Hills Center, was designed by local Gas Utility Companies and will be taught by industry experts. Successful graduates will be fully prepared to interview for Pipe-Fitter Positions with the hiring employers.
National Resource Directory Launches Mobile Version
The National Resource Directory, a comprehensive resource guide for Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans and their Families, has launched a new mobile version enabling the immediate access to information on benefits and compensation, employment, education, housing and much more.
Simply enter NRD.gov in the browser of any mobile device for access.
Verizon-Wireless Zone/Premium Wireless Retailers Support VLP
Veterans Leadership Program has been chosen to participate in a Verizon rewards program. The way it works is really very simple. Simply cut out the rewards coupon on the bottom of the attached flyer, or bring the entire flyer, to one of the Wireless Zone stores listed on the flyer (Verizon-Wireless
Corporate Stores will NOT honor the coupon). If you are activating a
new Verizon-Wireless line VLP will receive a $20 grant. If you are
renewing an existing line, VLP receives $10. If you are interested in
Verizon FIOS home internet service (where available) and you sign up at
one of our stores, VLP receives $20.
Kings Restaurant and VLP have partnered to serve our region's Veterans and the Families in their time of need. Below is a 30-second commercial describing the partnership. Visit www.kingsfamily.com for more information.
