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ODVA LGBTQ Vets Veteran services for the LGBTQ+ veteran community.

Oregon is a state made up of a diverse veteran community that spans five eras of service and four generations. And now to better serve you, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Q***r (LGBTQ) Veteran Coordinator office is available to answer your questions and assist with a variety of services.

07/09/2026

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has expanded its Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant (VEBG) Program, increasing the amount of funding available per applicant and greatly expanding eligibility for veterans facing challenges in completing their educational or vocational goals.

The VEBG was established by the Oregon Legislature in 2019 to provide financial assistance grants to eligible veterans to alleviate financial stress during a gap period when required courses or training hours are unavailable, allowing them to remain enrolled in school or apprenticeship training.

The original lifetime maximum grant award was capped at $5,000; however, with the Oregon Legislature’s passage of House Bill 4132 earlier this year, that amount has been doubled to $10,000 beginning July 1, 2026. The Legislature also expanded eligibility to include veterans experiencing financial hardships that could endanger their ability to remain enrolled in a degree, apprenticeship or training program.

Read more online at https://ow.ly/CyCA50Zm5KW

Oregon Women Veterans: Your voice matters.The Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) ha...
06/17/2026

Oregon Women Veterans: Your voice matters.

The Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) has launched a short, confidential survey to better understand the needs, challenges, and priorities of Women Veterans across Oregon.

Oregon Women Veterans are one of the fastest-growing veteran communities in the state, and their experiences play an important role in shaping future services and support. The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete, does not collect personal identifying information, and will remain open from June 1–30.

Women Veterans statewide are encouraged to participate, and community partners are invited to help share the survey within their networks.

Learn more and take the survey online by visiting https://oregondva.com/2026/06/01/advisory-committee-to-odva-launches-statewide-survey-for-women-veterans/

Oregon is proud to have been the first in the nation to establish a dedicated LGBTQ+ Veterans Program offering direct se...
06/11/2026

Oregon is proud to have been the first in the nation to establish a dedicated LGBTQ+ Veterans Program offering direct services to LGBTQ+ veterans to assist with military records corrections, discharge status upgrades, and service-connected disability compensation claims filing for VA benefits.

The program also provides extensive outreach to engage and foster community with LGBTQ+ veterans and assists veterans in enrolling in specialized health care through a Veterans Health Administration LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator.

Through these efforts, veterans within the Oregon LGBTQ+ community now receive trauma-informed and dignity-affirming care while also connecting with needed federal, state and local services.

If you, or a veteran you know, wants to learn more about resources for LGBTQ+ veterans, contact the ODVA LGBTQ+ Veterans Coordinator at [email protected] or visit https://ow.ly/Zv5X50V6wrC

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday Mar...
03/17/2026

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday March 19, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT

This online Town Hall will be geared toward providing women veterans with information on menopause and what is available at VA. Women veterans can also expect the Town Hall to provide information regarding:

-Answers to questions about menopause and perimenopause
-Focus group discussions for women veterans
-Discussion regarding future topics for town halls such as this
-Information about the latest in health care services and research from subject matter experts

This virtual Town Hall is open to all veterans, caregivers, spouses and community members.

Register online at https://ow.ly/pUhz50Yvuyj

03/16/2026

Happy Women's Military History Week! Thank you to all of the women who have proudly and bravely served in every conflict in our nation's history.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs recognizes and honors women who have served in the United States military throughout our country's history, in every branch of military service. They are the trailblazers and history-makers who played and continue to play a huge role in safeguarding the United States.

If you are a woman veteran or service member, ODVA salutes, recognizes and thanks you for your honorable service and your sacrifice. We honor your courage, your dedication and your commitment, and we pledge to ensure that your history-making contributions to our nation's security and prosperity will never forgotten.

09/12/2025

The Oregon Women Veterans Conference is the largest gathering of women veterans across the state offering not only an opportunity for connection, empowerment, and healing but also to recognize the role that women have held in serving our nation while in uniform and out of the military.

Without our sponsors, this event would not be possible. Thanks to their generous support, this year’s conference — taking place September 27 in Bend — continues to be offered for free for all women veterans in Oregon.

Please join us in thanking the organizations that are making this possible:
🏅 Oregon Lottery
🏅 Together With Veterans
🏅 AARP Oregon
🏅 541VETS
🏅 PNW Veteran Sisters
🏅 American Legion
🏅 Military Officers Association of America – Oregon State Council & Portland Chapter
🏅 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Dept. Oregon
🏅 Air & Space Forces Association
🏅 United Veterans' Groups of Oregon (UVGO)
🏅 Warrior Impact
🏅 Save A Warrior
🏅 Reveille & Retreat Project
🏅 Tower Theatre Foundation
🏅 OregonHealthCare.gov

These partners share a deep commitment to recognizing Oregon’s women veterans, and we are honored to have them alongside us.

Learn more about our sponsors — and how you or your organization can donate or sponsor this year’s Women Veterans Conference and help ensure the continued success of this event — at www.wvc.oregondva.com

09/08/2025

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed September 7–13, 2025, as Oregon Veteran Su***de Prevention Awareness Week.

This observance is a reminder of the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the importance of seeking and offering support, and our shared responsibility to create a culture of care.

Veterans and their families have 24/7 access to confidential support through the Veterans Crisis Line by:

• Dialing 988 and pressing 1
• Chatting online at veteranscrisisline.net
• Texting 838255

Together, we can ensure Oregon’s veterans know that help is available, recovery is possible, and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ODVA is also committed to helping veterans and their families find support, hope and connection through our website BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com — Oregon’s hub for veteran su***de prevention resources.

The site offers tools for self-care, crisis planning, and meaningful connections, along with a comprehensive directory of mental health support. Every veteran’s journey is unique, and this resource is built to meet those diverse needs.

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Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honor...
07/16/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will bring together women veterans from across Oregon for a weekend of connection, resources and recognition.

The event is free and open to all women veterans, but registration is required. The 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference is being held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, which was the planned location of the 2020 event that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

—Register online at wvc.oregondva.com
—Full press release: https://oregondva.com/2025/07/16/registration-now-open-for-2025-oregon-women-veterans-conference/

06/14/2025

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress established what would become the United States Army — the oldest and largest branch of our Armed Forces.

For 250 years, the Army has played a vital role in defending our nation, responding to crises, and upholding our shared values at home and around the world.

Today, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognizes and honors the generations of soldiers who have answered the call to serve, including the thousands of Army veterans and service members who call Oregon home.

Learn more about the Army’s 250th anniversary and its historic legacy of service: https://www.army.mil/1775/index.html

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