Veterans Breakfast Club – Creating Communities of Listening

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Our LIVE virtual veterans storytelling programs bring together people from all over our region, nation, and beyond. Tune into one of our four weekly programs!

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The Scuttlebutt: Understanding Military Culture

It is common nowadays to say to a veteran or service member, “thank you for your service”. This is a far cry from the way returning Vietnam vets were treated. Even so, some veterans bristle at this well-intended phrase. But if saying, “thank you” isn’t quite right, how should civilians show gratitude to veterans who sacrifice for our country? Tune in this week!

Episode 3: What's Wrong With Saying, "Thank You For Your Service"?

September 21, 2020

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The mission of the Veterans Breakfast Club is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories to ensure that this living history will never be forgotten. We believe that through our work, people will be educated, healed, and inspired.

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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL 2

Our virtual town hall on August 5th featured presentations on COVID-19 and Pittsburgh-Area Veterans Services. Did you miss the livestream? Tune in by clicking the button below!

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Interested in the veterans benefits that were mentioned during the program? Take a look at some of the questions and answers that were featured during the program.

Q: How does a veteran who has never had contact with the VA obtain a Category rating?

A: Find out if you are eligible to enroll in VA health care: Apply at www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/. Call VA toll-free at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Download the mailable VA Form 10-10EZ from www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/10-10EZ-fillable.pdf. Call our enrollment coordinator at 412-360-6993. When you apply for VA health care, we’ll assign you to 1 of 8 priority groups. This system helps to make sure that Veterans who need care right away can get signed up quickly. It also helps to make sure we can provide high quality care to all Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. To learn more, visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/

Q: Does the Veterans Administration offer any support systems for elderly Veterans who are otherwise healthy but have become so old that they can no longer safely provide for themselves?

A: VBA has a program for Veterans with a service-connected condition that is impacting you ability to access the community and interact with others. The Independent Living Program can help with support, home adaptation, or other support resources. You can apply on VA Form 28-1900.

Q: There never seems to be an easy place veterans can go to start looking into benefits they're entitled to. Can I be connected with resources?

A: While it’s true there are many organizations offering many benefits for veterans, it can be difficult to navigate. We recommend reaching out to the organizations and communities that presented today.