posted Nov 30, 2010 11:57 PM by USIAV Organization
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We received a new career opportunity from ProjectHIRED. It's a very interesting position working outreach for veterans. Click the link on the right under Job Opportunities, ProjectHIRED.
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posted Sep 20, 2010 6:50 PM by USIAV Organization
USIAV has partnered up with ProjectHIRED! Stay tuned for more information regarding our new partnership with ProjectHIRED and how we will work together to help disabled veterans find employment.
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posted Aug 19, 2010 10:37 PM by USIAV Organization
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updated Aug 19, 2010 10:51 PM
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The Monterey Veterans Collaborative Meeting went very well today. We had a panel of veterans to assist the collaborative in a Q&A session. The panel provided information from the veteran's point of view. We listened to their stories of hardship which gave the collaborative insights on how they can improve their programs and/or make it easier to reach the veterans. Also, USIAV is working to establish a Drop-In Veterans Center, a brick and mortar location for all veterans seeking information in all areas of interest to include but not limited to, education benefits, medical benefits, mental health services, disability claims, and much more. The center would also include a student lounge, equipped with computers and free wifi for the many student veterans in our area. |
posted Aug 11, 2010 5:29 PM by USIAV Organization
HONORING THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR
Tools for returning veterans in the transition home
Led by Lee Klinger Lesser and Chris Fortin
Hiking in the hills and picnic at Muir Beach. Also Relaxation/Mindfulness Practices. - We will hike in the hills above Green Gulch Farm in Marin County in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and picnic at Muir Beach.
- At the Zen Center participants will learn techniques that have proven successful in reducing stress, quieting the mind, and in healing and renewing the spirit. These body/mind practices focus on breath, sensory experience, and mindful awareness.
- Retreats are non-denominational and open to all vets who have served since 2001.
- No fee.
- Lunch will be provided.
Where: 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA 94965 * Meet at the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center at 0900*When: Saturday, August 14 / 0900-1700Lee Klinger Lesser, M .S. has led workshops in Sensory Awareness, a mind/body discipline, for over 35 years in English and in Spanish. She has studied with Jim Gordon and the Center for Body-Mind Medicine based on their work of healing with people who have suffered from trauma in war zones around the world.Chris Fortin, M .A.,M FT, is a Zen Buddhist priest and psychotherapist in private practice. She began practice at San Francisco Zen Center in 1976 and now practices as a leader in the Everyday Zen community. She has 30 years of experience in helping to heal the wounds and trauma of body, mind, and spirit.Please contact Lee Klinger Lesser at 415-307-6043, leelesser@gmail.com orChris Fortin at 707-527-8106, chrisfortin@comcast.net to register.“Self care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have,the gift I was put on earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self, and give it the care it requires, we do so not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer |
posted Jul 26, 2010 10:05 PM by USIAV Organization
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updated Jul 26, 2010 10:08 PM
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Project HIRED has two local job opportunities for disabled vets. The Monterey job opportunity is looking to fill ASAP.
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posted Jul 19, 2010 9:29 PM by USIAV Organization
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updated Jul 19, 2010 9:54 PM
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No cost to participating veterans. This program has been fully funded by the San Martin Lions Club. Transportation will be provided by the Santa Cruz County Veterans Center.
Working with horses provides a wonderful opportunity to engage in therapeutic activities outside of a traditional therapeutic environment. Reaching for a ball while seated on a calm horse can help make physical activity fun for a disabled child. Learning to halter a horse in an open pasture can make an urban teen who has issues listening to authority figures pay attention. Seeing how a horse responds to body movements and tone of voice can help reinforce the power of calm, assertive behavior over a tendency toward aggressive or anxious engagements. And of course it opens the heart when a person of any age or ability begins to feel the mutual respect that occurs when a horse and person come to know and trust and communicate with each other, whether in the saddle or on the ground.
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posted Jul 17, 2010 10:53 PM by USIAV Organization
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updated Jul 17, 2010 11:35 PM
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Big Sur director Mr. Kastner is letting our vets run for free in the Big Sur "Run Forrest Run!" 5K event on Nov 13th, 2010. He's also going to throw in a t-shirt! Check the link for race details. If you are interested contact USIAV. Do not register on the website, this is a special entrance.
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posted Jul 15, 2010 5:22 PM by USIAV Organization
Help-4-Vets is the result of months of hard work by various stakeholders in Monterey County to collaborate with each other to bring a greater awareness to the needs and value of local veterans. Our goal is to provide you with information on resources that are available to you to improve and enhance your quality of life.
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posted Jul 13, 2010 12:11 AM by USIAV Organization
New volunteer opportunity for August! Link for more details.
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posted Jul 8, 2010 11:34 PM by USIAV Organization
I want to thank those of you who attended the meeting. I wish we had more time to discuss your questions and suggestions. If you think of anything please email or call me. I'll post more information regarding the Salinas Valley Half Marathon volunteer opportunity on our website. Just keep in mind that the dates are Aug 6th and 7th. For the next meeting I'll review what was discussed during the Monterey County Veterans Collaborative. Talk to you soon! |
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