WV Veterans Upward Bound

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Are You a Military Veteran?

If you're thinking about returning to school or learning a new skill, Veterans Upward Bound is here to help. From refresher courses and tutoring to understanding your GI Bill benefits, our team can guide you through the process and connect you with the resources you need.

Our services are free to eligible Veterans and designed to help you succeed in college, trade school, or other educational programs.

📞 Call 304-637-1322 or visit vubwv.org to learn more.

06/11/2026

Meet VUB Academic Advisor 👋🏻 Danielle Clum! Proudly serving Veterans across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia 💙💛, Danielle is passionate about helping Veterans achieve their educational goals. With her experience and dedication, she’s here to guide you every step of the way 📚

Whether you’re ready to pursue a degree, earn a certification, or refresh your skills, Danielle is here to help you get started!

Send us a message today to take the next step toward your future. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

Attention veterans! 📢 Your DD214 is more than just a piece of paper >> it's your key to accessing critical benefits and services.

This vital document ⤵️
🏠 Helps you qualify for home loans
💼 Supports civilian employment opportunities
🎓 Assists with education benefits
🏥 Provides access to medical services
🇺🇸 Enables veteran organization memberships
And more!

Whether you're applying for benefits or need to verify your service, your DD214 is essential. Read more about it in the article below, and if you need to obtain or protect your document, reach out—we can help!

From healthcare to home loans, education to employment, nearly every veteran benefit starts with one document: Your DD214.

06/09/2026

🩸 Give Blood. Save Lives. ❤️

The need for blood donors is constant, and every donation can help patients facing emergencies, surgeries, and critical illnesses.

As a thank you, those who donate through June 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards!*

Find a blood drive near you and schedule your appointment today through the American Red Cross.



*Terms and conditions apply.

Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to an emergency. Support the Red Cross. Join us today by making a donation.

06/08/2026

Are you a military Veteran thinking about a career change, returning to school, or learning new computer skills? Veterans Upward Bound is here to help!

We provide FREE services to eligible veterans, including:
✅ Refresher courses and tutoring
✅ Help obtaining military transcripts
✅ Guidance understanding GI Bill benefits
✅ Assistance with college, trade school, and admissions
✅ Financial aid support
✅ Connections to valuable Veteran resources

Our team can meet with you at a location near you to help you take the next step toward your goals.

📞 Call 304-637-1322 to learn more or visit vubwv.org.

06/06/2026

💙 Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Pantry – Bringing Fresh Food to Our Communities 💙

A reminder to our community that the Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Pantry is available to help bring nutritious food directly to areas where access may be limited or scarce.

Mobile Pantries are designed to make sure fresh, healthy food gets to families quickly. Because many fresh items have a short shelf life, they are transported and distributed at selected locations across the state to ensure they remain as fresh as possible.

Each Mobile Pantry distribution may include a variety of:
🥕 Fresh fruits and vegetables
🥛 Dairy products
🍞 Baked goods
🍎 Other healthy food items for families in need

These events are an important way to support food security and ensure no one in our communities goes without access to nutritious meals.

📍 Please see the attached schedule below for upcoming Mobile Pantry locations and dates.

Mobile Pantries provide food to food deserts where food accessibility is limited and/or scarce. Fresh, healthy food tends to have a short shelf life. To make sure food gets to our clients as quickly and fresh as possible, they are transported to selected locations and distributed by Mountaineer Food...

06/05/2026

Today we celebrate Alison Shields on her 3-year anniversary with the VUB team! 🎉

Alison brings more than 25 years of experience helping students gain access to higher education and succeed in college. Her dedication, knowledge, and passion for supporting veterans and students have made a lasting impact on the lives of so many across West Virginia.

Thank you, Alison, for all you do for our Veterans, students, and VUB family. We are grateful to have you on our team! 🇺🇸📚

06/04/2026

💰 Money Matters 💰

Looking for ways to make your money go further? VUB is happy to share this event. On June 18 at 4:00 PM at the Martinsburg Library, you can learn practical tips on saving money, budgeting, and stretching your income.

Trying to save for an emergency fund is hard. Don't tackle this alone! Come to Money Matters June 18th at the Martinsburg Library at 4PM to learn about different ways to save and how to stretch your income!

06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

Today, we celebrate the many benefits of bicycling — from improving physical and mental health to enjoying the outdoors and staying connected with our communities.

Whether you ride for exercise, transportation, or just for fun, we encourage our Veterans and students to take time to enjoy the journey. Stay safe and keep moving forward! 🌎💪

06/02/2026

Save the Date! 📅

Join us for Veterans Visibility Day, hosted by the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, honoring all who have served.

📍 Location: West Virginia State Capitol
📅 Date: Thursday, January 21, 2027

This special event will recognize and celebrate the service, sacrifice, and contributions of our veterans across West Virginia.

Mark your calendars and help us honor those who served! 🇺🇸