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Keeping Veterans in Mind this 4th of July Weekend
July 1, 2020
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Bethany A. Walmsley, Executive Director 503-954-2259 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020
Portland, OR – Veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be impacted by the use of fireworks around the Fourth of July. Unexpected explosions and popping sounds from fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks to terrifying life experiences, being easily startled, always being on guard for danger, irritability, overwhelming grief or shame, and difficulty sleeping or…
Myth Busting: Check Your Knowledge of Veterans Issues
May 21, 2020
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Stereotypes and misinformation can easily get in the way of civilians and veterans forming strong relationships within their communities. Check out these 5 myths and see how much you know about the realities facing veterans and the amazing work they’re doing in your community!
Myth 1: Getting back to life after military service is easy. Reality: In a Pew Research study, nearly 44% of post-9/11 service members report that returning to civilian…
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
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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
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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…
