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VETERAN AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER

07/02/2020

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Happy Fourth of July

To see a list of celebrations by county, click here.

Irreverent Warriors

Register for the Silkies Hike 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 starting at the Indiana War Memorial 55 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis.

This year, forty-nine cities will host a Silkies Hike. These hikes bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to prevent veteran suicide. The hike is for active duty, National Guard, Reserve and veterans only.

Please see link below for info & to register.

Click here to register.

Coronavirus Information

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is closely monitoring a pandemic of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19.

Additional Resources

Legal Assistance

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. -Â Using the law to fight poverty, empower clients, and improve access to justice.

Financial Assistance

Military Family Relief Funds
Veteran Resources
Military Family Assistance Centers
Care Source Community Resource ListÂ

State of Indiana Resource Guide and Education

State of Indiana Updates
State Resource Guide

Food Assistance

Food Assistance Availability Map

COVID-19 Testing Sites

Click here to see the map

2020 Census -Â Itâ€™s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the census, too.Â #2020Census

News you can use!

Veterans #StillServing in the COVID-19 era

Second chances for veterans from veterans treatment court

Veterans Moving Forward: More veterans requesting service dogs amid pandemic

Governor’s executive order extends Indiana’s public health emergency into July

Indiana extends eviction pause again through July 1

July 1, 2020

Military Family Relief Fund COVID-19 Special Application

If you are experiencing a financial hardship as a reasonable and logical consequence of COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. Click here to read more about eligibility requirements and to see the application. If you have additional questions, visit in.gov/dva or call (317) 232-3910.Â Â

We’re #INthistogether

Social distancing is the most important, effective tool we have to defeat COVID-19â€”and a growing coalition of Indiana-based partners is committed to equipping everyone in our state with the knowledge and the resources to stay connected and motivated. Hereâ€™s how you can join the fight, play your part and keep us working together: #INthistogether.

Golf Outing 2020

The 7th Annual Salute to Veterans Golf Outing is rescheduled for Oct. 2. Proceeds benefit WISH for OUR HEROES Indiana. Brookshire Golf Club (12120 Brookshire Pkwy Carmel) will host this event.

To register a team, e-mail saichele@dva.in.gov.

Golf Outing

Free phone & hearing aid drying by REDUX

Any veteran or first responder currently using a hearing aid or mobile device are invited to bring them to the Round Room Corporate office 525 Congressional Blvd., Carmel on July 8 and 15 for complete moisture removal. Click here to schedule your free, no-contact appointment.

Veteran support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

To get answers to questions you have about coronavirus and how VA is responding, visit ourÂ Coronavirus FAQs pageÂ or readÂ VA’s public health response.

If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call yourÂ VA medical centerÂ before going to a clinic, urgent care center, or emergency room. Calling first helps us protect you, medical staff, and other patients.

For the latest information about coronavirus, visit theÂ Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Hiring NOW

Find a new career and discover who is hiring right now, even during the coronavirus crisis. Click here for more information.Â Is your business hiringÂ as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, or are you looking for a new role? Check outÂ #CoronaVirusHiringÂ orÂ #NowHiringÂ â€” or add those hashtags to your social media posts.

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IDVA Resources

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Mayors Veterans Appreciation Day 2020

The 10th Annual Mayors Veterans Appreciation Day event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 for all central Indiana veterans, military and their families. This event is free admission and free parking. Come share in the family fun, games, music, and camaraderie. Veteran Healthâ€™s Mobile Vet Van will be on site, as well as more than 90 vendors and information booths displaying most veteran services, programs and benefits. A job fair with nearly 50 employers will also be in attendance. The location for this event is the Marion County Fairgrounds 7300 East Troy Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46239. For more information contact Don Hawkins at (317) 632-0500 or Hawkins@VSC.ooo | Please visit www.Veterans.ooo.

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