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Join forces with IDVA in 2024 and make a powerful impact in the community! In 2022, we raised over $25k for Pets Healing Vets; in 2023, we raised over $ 30k for ECHO Housing. Together, let's make a difference! https://www.in.gov/dva/home/nonprofit-partner-solicitation/

Check out the December issue of the Hoosier Veteran out now! Do you want the complete issue sent directly to your email? Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/Tga050QeqQX

Come join us at IVH for the 2023 Wreaths Across America Ceremony!
Wreaths Across America Indiana Veterans' Home

IDVA wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the dedication and hard work of Mike Hamm, who retires Friday after ten years of service to Indiana veterans as the State Service Officer. Mike has been an invaluable member of our team, and we will truly miss him. As he embarks on his new chapter in life, IDVA wishes him all the best for his future. May this next phase bring Mike joy, fulfillment and endless opportunities! Congratulations on your retirement Mike!

We are only 20 days away from National Wreaths Across America Day 2023!

It is not too late to get involved! Volunteer, sponsor a wreath, offer services and support. Find out how: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

A great way to give back to Indiana Veterans — be the Non-Profit Partner of the Year! Apply today to team up with IDVA & help by hosting annual fundraisers. Make a positive impact & show your support. Apply here: https://www.in.gov/dva/home/nonprofit-partner-solicitation/ Questions? Join us for the YouTube live Q&A 12/6 https://ow.ly/JLpi50QakqO

Heroe's Club Monthly Cook-Out invites ALL Veterans, Active Military, Guard, & reservists for a fun-filled day of great food and connecting with a herd of horses! Call/Email 219-207-7222 or [email protected] to join the fun at NO COST. Dress warm, as we meet outside when weather permits and inside the arena during inclement weather.

From all of us at the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Next Tuesday (11/28) is National Giving Tuesday! On this special day in our nation, ECHO Housing is raising money to build a new playground for our children who live at Lucas Place. As you can see in the picture, the ground is ready to have a safe, fun space for children to play! To support the playground, please click on the link below. https://ow.ly/kkl350QajCM Your support is much appreciated!

Want to become a Certified Veteran-Owned business with the State of Indiana? Check out IDOA's certification workshop @ the Indiana Government Center South on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Questions? Please email them to [email protected].

Mark your calendars! Don't miss the Veterans Benefits & Resource Fair Nov. 18 at the Terre Haute VA Clinic! Get the scoop on the PACT Act, learn about resources available to vets, and get your questions answered.

Be inspired for an evening of creativity & self-expression through music & art! Share messages of connection & gratitude with those 'Just Like Me'. Enjoy a light dinner before heading over to IU Cinema to watch 'Just Like Me.' See flyer for more details.

Don't miss the next INvets & Rotary Event on Nov. 13! This event is a fantastic opportunity for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses to connect with companies and network. Make sure to check out the flyer for all the details!

It's time to honor and reflect at the Fountain Meadows Park in Valparaiso for the Military Veterans Day celebration. Commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Duty & Sacrifice monument, hear a special guest reflection by a local veteran, and give thanks.

On Nov. 12 at 3 P.M. DAV chapter 17 will host a tribute event. Meet Will Beiersdorf, a veteran of the Naval Reserves, Army National Guard, and founder of Salute, Inc. See flyer for more details.

Honoring our Veterans! All Hacienda Mexican Restaurants in Indiana are offering a FREE large wet burrito on Nov. 11 when you dine in or carryout & a 10% discount all year long!

Keep calm, and create! Join others on Nov. 11, 5-6:30 PM at the Indiana Memorial Union for an evening of creative expression and connection in honor of our veterans, military-connected individuals, & service members. Come be "Just Like Me" and enjoy dinner & a movie!

Check out the November issue of the Hoosier Veteran out now! Do you want the complete issue sent directly to your email? Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/69Vy50Q46yP

Experience the sound of history as a Huey helicopter lands at American Legion Post 11. The program begins @ 11 a.m. Contact Dustin Hamacher for additional information: https://ow.ly/zHv750PV4KS

Join HVAF on Friday, Nov 10 at the Biltwell Event Center. Support vulnerable vets & families with Hotel Tango Whiskey, craft beers & ci**rs, a Grog Bowl & whiskey pull! All proceeds go to - Tickets are available here: https://ow.ly/iJku50PJhNf

Celebrate our heroes and commemorate their service with a special ceremony at the Veterans Park Gazebo in East Chicago, IN, on Nov. 9 starting at 11 a.m. Honor our courageous veterans with us!

On Nov. 9 in Kokomo, come out for the Howard County Veterans Stand Down: a community resource fair providing services & support for Veterans & active military. 11 am-3 pm. Contact Angela Ciski at (765) 513-8504 or [email protected] for more information.

Save the date!

Next year's Law Enforcement K9 Obstacle Course Race.
(K9 Triathlon Registration coming soon).

Save the date!

We are halfway through the 100 day countdown to National Wreaths Across America Day 2023! Join us on December 16.

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

On Monday, Oct. 23, Governor Eric J. Holcomb presented the Public Service Achievement Awards to this year’s winners. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs accepted an award for the Military Family Relief Fund's COVID-19 response, assisting veterans with financial relief during the pandemic. These awards acknowledge and reward outstanding State of Indiana employees and teams who have made measurable, positive impacts on agency finances, operations or served populations from Jan. 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Thank you to all who are dedicated to making passionately proud through outstanding service!

Don't miss out on the Roudebush Job Fair on 11/1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 64! They're exclusively hiring Medical Support Assistants. No Veteran status is required to be a part of this great opportunity!

Get informed and get empowered! Come out for the Women Veteran Resource Fair on Oct. 27 from 3-6 p.m. @ the Irsay YMCA. Celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with snacks & medical professionals to answer all your questions.

Show the Heroes of Our Nation Your Appreciation - The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis Presents the Indianapolis Veterans Day Reception! The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis proudly invites you to honor our veterans at the Veterans Day Reception at the Indiana War Memorial. Enjoy an awards ceremony, movie premiere, and hors d'oeuvres, all for just $10 per person or $20 per family of 3 - 5+. Take this unique opportunity to show our heroes how much we appreciate them, and get your tickets now before they sell out. Purchase 2023 Reception Tickets Today and Honor Our Veterans! https://ow.ly/ApGX50PWzAv

Calling all military veterans & their families! Join us at the Battlemind to Home Summit Oct 26-27. It's a chance to learn how to overcome reintegration barriers & maximize the unique strengths of veteran-connected families. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Are you aware of the benefits you may be entitled to? The IDVA Commission is working hard to ensure that you receive any benefits you qualify for from the US Congress. Join us via YouTube Live on Oct. 18 @ 1 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/xfW0MXcCqKo

Daughters of the American Revolution, Twin Forks Chapter will host their Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event on Oct. 21 at the Union County Public Library. Questions? Contact Alice Greene at (513) 600-7189.

Newton County will host their Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event on Oct. 19 at the Government Center. Questions? Contact Greg Willis at (888) 663-9866.