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Veterans Affairs: Discovering Culture Through Education

December 17, 2014 0

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here and [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Veterans Affairs: Penn Student Enlightened by Time Spent with Veterans

December 17, 2014 0

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here [continue reading…]

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Veterans Affairs: College Students and Local Vets Journey to Our Nation’s Capitol

December 17, 2014 0

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here and [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

North Philadelphia: Addressing Veteran Homelessness

December 1, 2014 0

American military veterans can return home from service facing a number of uncertainties. Employment concerns, education, family life and the task of assimilating into everyday society all pose common obstacles. Civilian life does not demand [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Kensington: Making An “Impact” In The Fight Against Veteran Homelessness

November 14, 2014 0

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to end homelessness among veterans nationwide by 2016. Activists and supporters throughout the country are working together to reach that goal. Philadelphia’s Impact Services Corporation is a local organization that [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Veterans Affairs: Ending Veteran Homelessness by “Rewriting the Cardboard”

October 27, 2014 0

It’s an all too familiar scene, a homeless or impoverished veteran standing on a street corner or by a busy intersection, holding a cardboard sign and pleading for help. Often the cardboard signs are inscribed [continue reading…]

Education

Veterans Affairs: Diane Sandefur’s Passion, Patience and Leadership Guide Veterans Upward Bound Program

October 27, 2014 0

For people who choose a career in the field of serving those who have served our country, high levels of dedication and sacrifice come with the territory. Who would want to give anything less to [continue reading…]

Mayfair

Mayfair: Putting Used Goods To Good Use

October 20, 2014 0

At first glance, the interior of The Camouflage Rhino looks and feels just like any other thrift store you may have visited. Racks of clothing, second-hand furniture and various used appliances fill the sales floor. [continue reading…]

Social Issues

Veterans’ Affairs: Five Ways You Can Help Veterans Right Now

October 2, 2014 0

Servicemen returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last 13 years have made the needs of returning veterans more obvious to the public. Here are five organizations in Philadelphia that assist military veterans [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: The Veterans Advisory Commission, a One-stop Shop for Vets

September 23, 2014 3

On the door to Room 127 on the ground floor of City Hall, the “5 p.m.” closing time sign is peeling off. Scott Brown, director of the Veterans Advisory Commission, leads the agency established by [continue reading…]

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