Porter County Veterans Service Office

04/12/2021

CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship

Please note the 1 JUNE 21 cut off date!

CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special

02/11/2021

Heroes to Hives

Heroes to Hives

Heroes to Hives is a unique program through Michigan State University Extension that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

01/23/2021

AgrAbility (www.agrability.org) and the Indiana chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition are hosting an in-person workshop for veterans who have an interest in farming and agriculture on January 29, 2021 at the Beck Agricultural Center on the Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education near West Lafayette. We plan to begin the program at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and conclude by 4:00 p.m. Catered lunch will be provided.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required for all participants for COVID-19 protocols and planning purposes. COVID-19 precautions will be observed, including face masks, social distancing, and limited attendance.

A flyer with registration information and planned agenda is attached. Topics to be covered:

“Ag Enterprise Options, Opportunities, and Challenges”

• Beekeeping
• Small Ruminants
• Outdoor Recreational Enterprises
• Small Farm / Agritourism Insurance and Liability Issues
• Small Flock Poultry
• Funding Opportunities
• Indiana AgVet Update and More

Please share this flyer with your veteran clients and/or local veterans’ organizations!

Feel free to contact Ed at the email or phone number below if you have questions about this event or other AgrAbility veteran programs.

Ed Sheldon
Purdue Agricultural Safety & Health
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
225 South University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
[email protected]
Cell: 765-720-0229

11/11/2020

Veterans' Thanksgiving Dinners.

The Valparaiso Elks Lodge #500 will be providing Thanksgiving meals for Veterans.

Thanks to the generosity of Douglas Meece and the SmokeDaddy food truck, we will be offering hot, ready to eat, smoked turkey dinners to any and all Veterans and their families.

Doug will set up in front of our lodge located at 157 Jefferson St. Valparaiso, IN and start distributing dinners at 3:00PM on Saturday November 21st. Veterans can pick up the meals or enjoy them in our dining room. We will also have volunteers to deliver meals in the surrounding areas.

If you know of anyone one needing a meal or would like to help with this project please call the lodge at 219-462.5421 or email at [email protected] contact me Bruce Pillar Exalted Ruler, Cell 219-381-4501.

The Valparaiso BPOE Lodge 500 has a saying, " So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them."

10/31/2020

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Anyone know a disabled veteran who could use this?
Used Sportaid Top End Excelerator XLT Pro.
Donated to our Valpo office. Free to a good home.
Contact the Porter County IN Veterans Service Office.
219.465.3587.

07/14/2019

04/11/2019

New eligibility criteria a major improvement over existing rules - VAntage Point

Note that these changes are provisional until finalized!

New eligibility criteria will expand access and give Veterans more choice over their health care.

04/11/2019

The new push for getting more women to sign up for VA benefits

The new push for getting more women to sign up for VA benefits

Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan wants the military to expand transition programs to make more women aware of their available resources.

03/04/2019

Of possible interest to NWI Veterans. Ironworker apprenticeships. http://iwlocal1.com/apprenticeship.html?fbclid=IwAR3PEoWFvGQyBZChlUSEYppNHKbrsmXTKKW11AgWQu-ecNCsyK3WJfC2vL8

02/22/2019

Another good opportunity for Northwest Indian veterans to continue to serve.

01/23/2019

VA’s benefits appeals process will see a dramatic changeover next month

VA’s benefits appeals process will see a dramatic changeover next month

A new process for all appeals of veterans' benefits cases will go into effect on Feb. 19.

01/22/2019

VA Renews Opposition to Agent Orange Benefits for Blue Water Navy Vets

VA Renews Opposition to Agent Orange Benefits for Blue Water Navy Vets

Though legislation has been reintroduced in Congress, VA officials say there is no evidence to support the change.

01/22/2019

VA Official: No 'Secret Plan' to Privatize Health Care Under Mission Act

VA Official: No 'Secret Plan' to Privatize Health Care Under Mission Act

The head of the Veterans Health Administration said it has cut wait times drastically since 2014.

01/15/2019

11 organizations women veterans need to know about

11 organizations women veterans need to know about

Have you found your community?

01/11/2019

Porter County Animal Shelter

Porter County Animal Shelter

If you are a Veteran or Active Duty military, check out our Pets For Vets program! When a Veteran is matched with the right pet, both lives change for the better. Our knowledgeable staff will help you select a companion who fits into your lifestyle and housing situation and our adoption fee will be WAIVED, subject to an approved adoption application and proof of veterans' status.

12/28/2018

After seeing the healing power of reunions, these combat vets are helping bring other units together

After seeing the healing power of reunions, these combat vets are helping bring other units together

When James Ferguson set out to plan a reunion for his Marines in 2015, he never imagined the idea would blossom into a nonprofit that pays for reunions of combat comrades of all generations.

12/12/2018

Pets For Vets | Porter County Animal Shelter, IN

Pets For Vets | Porter County Animal Shelter, IN

When a Veteran is matched with the right pet, both lives change for the better. That is why the Porter County Animal Shelter will WAIVE ADOPTION FEES for a veteran who adopts a pet from us!

12/04/2018

Veterans: #ExploreVA benefits

Veterans: #ExploreVA benefits

Do you have questions about VA benefits? Register here for VA's next social media event to get your questions about benefits answered by VA experts.

11/28/2018

Town Hall Meeting for Northwest Indiana Veterans

Town Hall Meeting for Northwest Indiana Veterans

In Lake County, a town hall meeting for local Veterans is coming up. The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center out of Chicago is hosting the meeting at the Adam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic on Madison Street in Crown Point. It's part of a nationwide outreach effort to get feedback from Veterans who use th...

10/19/2018

News from Lakeshore PAWS for veterans.

Veterans Day SUNDAY 11/11

We will be kicking off our 2018 Pets for Vets Program on Sunday November 11th from 10am – 4pm. Thanks to 10 generous businesses in our area, 30 Veterans will be able to adopt a dog at no cost to them. Please bring proof of service if you intend on adopting. This program will start 11/11/18 and run through 12/31/18 or until 30 Veterans have adopted a forever friend through Lakeshore PAWS. Whichever comes first.

10/10/2018

Task & Purpose

Task & Purpose

That's a pretty good price.

10/08/2018

Porter County's 13,332 veterans may be getting full-time help in meeting their needs

Porter County's 13,332 veterans may be getting full-time help in meeting their needs

VALPARAISO — Porter County has the seventh largest number of veterans of any county in the state at 13,332.

09/28/2018

Our Commenting Guidelines For Social Media

08/10/2018

The VA is holding a Veteran's Resource Fair in conjunction with the Valor Games this Tuesday, August 14th Soldier Field.

06/27/2018

Inside Veterans Health Update

Starting October 1st, the VA can text appointment reminders to your cell phone.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/1f9e41b

To increase access to health care for all Veterans, VA has created VEText, an interactive mobile solution to remind Veterans of upcoming appointments via text messaging. Beginning Oct. 1, Veterans throughout the nation will be receiving interactive VEText appointment reminders on their mobile device...

06/18/2018

Not just for veterans. If your personal property or business was damaged by the flooding earlier this year, FEMA is here to asses the damage. Please see the attached documents.

04/18/2018

Help support our Porter County veterans with this great fundraiser being held by Justice Involved Veterans!!!!

03/21/2018

Veterans, take advantage of this Free Financial Counseling!

03/16/2018

Here is a great event at Jesse Brown for Vietnam Veteran's Day.

03/14/2018

Porter County, IN - Official Website

Check out the Porter County Events Calendar for information on all upcoming veteran events and meetings!

http://www.porterco.org/calendar.aspx?CID=38,

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12/01/2017

Veteran Hiring Event in Porter County. WorkOne Northwest Indiana

11/29/2017

Support our Veteran's this month at Culver's Valparaiso!!!

10/16/2017

Information on applying for VA Disability Compensation.

Information on applying for VA Disability Compensation.