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Local Golfers Raise Funds for Veterans
December 18, 2019
Get Wet for a Vet, an Oregon-based non-profit, contributed $25,000 to the Returning Veterans Project this week! We are greatly appreciative of their dedication to the health of our local veterans, service members, and their families.
These funds will be used to provide free RVP health services to local veterans and families — giving life-changing support to help heal the wounds of war and prevent homelessness, broken relationships, unemployment, and even…
The veteran behind this season’s special gift!
December 17, 2019
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | RVP In the Community
If you’ve been following our #HopeChangesEverything campaign these past few weeks, you probably know that now through December 31 – when you donate $50 or more to RVP – you’ll receive a special thank you gift of premium wine. Turns out, that wine has a BIG backstory.
Ben Martin was a Marine. After serving during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, he was among the first wave of veterans to return home after…
A Divide You Can Cross: The Widening Gap Between Veterans and Civilians
November 15, 2019
Last week’s mid-term election was a strong reminder of what a divided time it is for our country. But in all the news and information about the countless ways we differ these days, there’s one division that isn’t hitting the news cycle—and it isn’t all about politics. It’s the gap between those who have served our country in the military and those who haven’t.
The military-civilian gap is widening, which means people are having…
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Volunteer Provider
August 26, 2019
Volunteering with RVP is extremely rewarding. You are giving back to your community in a lasting way by supporting local veterans and service members and giving them hope for healing.
Many people believe veterans can already get the care they need from government programs like the VA. But the reality is only 22% of post-9/11 veterans exclusively use VA health services, and…
Celebrating Our Community of Supporters
May 28, 2019
Dear RVP Community,
For Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, we honored and remembered current and fallen service members, as well as veterans and military families. Today, we celebrate you - our community of supporters - for helping us ensure our veterans and military communities have the free, confidential resources they need to withstand the unique challenges of military life.
We’re proud to share the results of our fundraising effort –…
Sip and Strum and SING! Raises Nearly $1,000 for RVP
May 15, 2019
When Vancouver shows up for our veterans, service members, and military families - they SHOW UP!
On Monday, May 13, we sipped, strummed, and sang at Say Ciao Columbia River Tap Room and Eatery in Vancouver, WA for our “Sip and Strum and SING” fundraiser.
Our community came together and raised nearly $1,000 to help provide free, confidential health services for local veterans, service members, and their families. We also raffled away gift…
