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RALI Sponsorship Provides Substance Abuse Training for Volunteers
August 7, 2020
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Oregon is teaming up with the Returning Veterans Project to address substance abuse throughout Oregon!
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Oregon is a community health coalition, with a focus on raising awareness of opioid addiction. RALI Oregon represents communities across the state that have been impacted by this crisis including employers, veterans, children, rural Oregonians, health care providers, and law enforcement.
RALI’s renewed support for…
May 5 is #GivingTuesdayNow
April 28, 2020
In this time of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 our communities are coming together to show the power of human connection and community for #GivingTuesdayNow.
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled day of giving on Tuesday,…
Volunteers are the Heart of RVP!
April 14, 2020
Did you know that one-quarter of Americans volunteer every year? In both Oregon and Washington, the rates are actually even higher! Around one-third of Pacific Northwesterners are volunteering at a rate of about 36 volunteer hours per person, every year.
The Returning Veterans Project simply would not exist without the spirit of volunteerism that is thriving in our region. Our mental and physical health provider volunteers are the heart of RVP!…
CARES Act: Get More out of Giving
April 1, 2020
Updated January 5, 2021
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) is the cherry on top when it comes to donating to your favorite 501(c)3 charities!
Why? Because the CARES Act has “expanded the charitable contribution deduction for both individual and corporate taxpayers” through 2021!
What does this mean for you? This is your chance to take advantage of an above-the-line tax deduction - up to $300 for individuals, and up to $600…
You Were Her Stepping Stone
February 27, 2020
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Instagram
Letty Chichitonyolotli bravely volunteered to serve our country in the U.S. Navy. But like many women in the military, she suffered abuse and returned to civilian life feeling broken and alone. In despair and without support, Letty planned her own suicide.
Overcoming the DarknessConsumed by nightmares, anxiety, and paranoia, Letty had a plan to end her life. Getting care at the Department of Veterans Affairs wasn’t an option – she wasn’t…
Partnership with Honoring Heroes Epitomizes “Community”
February 25, 2020
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | RVP In the Community | Instagram
Since 2009, Honoring Heroes Inc. has been generously supporting local US veterans and active duty service members in our community. A nonprofit comprised mostly of volunteers, Honoring Heroes has put on poker runs, raffles, t-shirt sales, silent auctions, benefit food sales, and much more to raise critical funds for local veterans organizations. And 100% of all proceeds they raise go directly to veteran-support organizations!
This week, Honoring Heroes gifted RVP a…
