What's Happening
Why Aren’t Post-9/11 Veterans Receiving the Healthcare They Need?
May 16, 2020
RVP offers free, confidential mental and physical health services to post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. One of the first things that shocked Bethany about the high demand for RVP’s services was how many veterans aren’t receiving services from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and are not getting the health care they need.
“Many of us think we have the VA pegged. We’ve been…
Still Serving During COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers | RVP In the Community
Dear RVP Community,
With the current uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, I want you to know that all of us at the Returning Veterans Project understand that you may be experiencing difficult circumstances because of the coronavirus pandemic. Please know how important you are to the Returning Veterans Project. We appreciate you and we are still here.
The RVP staff is working remotely, yet all of our office support is here - our…
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
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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…
2019 Impact Report
February 21, 2020
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We can’t thank you enough! Because of you – our generous donors, tireless volunteers, enthusiastic supporters, clients, and overall awesome community – local veterans and families are getting the care they need to heal the wounds of war.
You have done so much to make a difference in your community! Want to see how much?
Read the 2019 Impact Report >Your support helped delivered free, confidential health services that opened…
Heroes to Our Heroes
February 11, 2020
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After multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Col. Daniel Williams, a West Point graduate and Army veteran, returned home with lingering back and knee injuries that prevented him from enjoying physical activities. While the local VA provided some relief for the pain associated with his back surgery and two left knee replacements, Col. Williams also needed acupuncture and chiropractic care, which is oftentimes unavailable at many VA clinics. That’s when he…
