Riding high on TVF&R Engine 51
Patsy Nestor got the ride of her life March 29 when she took a spin around Tigard in Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s Engine 51
April 26, 2017
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Category: News
emergency assistance
VA resources meet unique needs of at-risk or homeless women Veterans
As the number of women serving in the military has increased, female Veterans have become the fastest growing demographic in America’s homeless community. Today, women comprise approximately
April 25, 2017
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burial
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook chat on Pre-need Eligibility Determination
An important change to VA memorial benefits allows Veterans and their family members to find out in advance if they are eligible for burial in
April 24, 2017
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Veterans: Protect yourself from becoming a target for investment fraud
There are more than 21.3 million Veterans in the United States – that’s 21.3 million potential targets for fraud. Unfortunately, fraudsters like to try to
April 24, 2017
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emergency assistance
Housing with Supportive Services for Veterans
The Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that nearly 40,000 veterans were homeless as of January 2016—making up about 10 percent of all people
April 24, 2017
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Veterans honored for their ‘service and sacrifice’
Local veterans receive Quilts of Valor to thank them for their service. Pictured, from left, are John Matthews, Vince Schwartz, Thomas Pierce, Bill Emmons, Alvin
April 22, 2017
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emergency assistance
Salem housing for homeless veterans should open soon
The beds are made, some topped with handmade quilts. The walls are decorated, many with military and inspirational-themed artwork. The rec room is furnished with a
April 21, 2017
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disability compensation
VA modernization initiative reduces processing time for Veterans’ claims, saves future taxpayer dollars
VA recently started digitizing older, inactive paper records, which will save taxpayer dollars through reduced, leased office-space that currently houses these records. “This is just
April 21, 2017
8:19 am
transportation
A better transport plan
There had to be a better way to transport local veterans to their medical appointments. That was the premise that has ultimately led to the
April 21, 2017
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emergency assistance
Homeless to hero: Former Glencoe grad helps fight homelessness among female veterans
Leanne Babcock grew up homeless. Now, she’s doing everything she can to make sure no one else ends up on the streets. Babcock, a 2000
April 20, 2017
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WWII veterans
World War II vet celebrates his years of milestones
Urban Kluthe, 98, of Beaverton, wiped tears from his face and said, “… anyway, I never thought this would ever happen — oh my gosh.
April 20, 2017
8:00 am
MST
VA highlighting ways to help MST survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
You may know April for World Autism Month, Mathematics and Statistics Month or National Volunteer Month. But, it wasn’t until April 1, 2001, when the
April 19, 2017
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