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Scholarships for Women Veterans to Attend Civic Leadership Program [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook](​[twitter](​[instagram](​[youtube](​​​[blog](​​[contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( [Six VA benefits that pass on to family members.]( VA Benefits that Pass on to Family Members Can your loved ones use your VA benefits when you pass? Here are six VA benefits that are available to Veterans' surviving family members. [WATCH]( [VA employees speaking with a Veteran.]( How Can We Address Veteran Homelessness? You can help VA reach out to fellow Veterans by providing your input and letting us know your experience with homelessness, or those of friends and family. Visit the link below to share your concerns and thoughts about Veteran homelessness. [SHARE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a weekly list. Check out VA News for all 44 upcoming events listed by state, including: [Armed Forces Day – Chill Out at the Grill Out – Maumee, OH]( Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. ET [EVENTS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Survivors & Caregivers Together: Memorial Day Q&A On May 23 at 1 pm ET, VA and our community partners will be available to answer questions about survivor resources, benefits, caregiver support and memorial affairs. [ASK YOUR QUESTIONS]( ['Carry the Load' and Honor Veterans, Service Members During 'Memorial May']( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Person putting contact lens in their eye.]( New Website for Veterans to Order Contact Lenses Veterans and their VA caregivers now have a new way to get prescription contact lenses. The Veterans Canteen Service PatriotVision website allows Veterans, their families, caregivers and VA employees a new way to order prescription contacts, and orders include free standard delivery. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Cup of coffee alongside coffee beans.](  30% Off Coffee for Veterans Veterans get 30% off your next order from Veteran-owned [Alpha Coffee]( with code VA2024. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, including GovX ID. Veterans can receive 10% off future orders using GovX ID. [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( [Helzberg Diamonds]( 10% off online or in-store for Veterans, active duty, military retirees and registered family members. [ShopVCS]( Veterans enrolled in VA health care and their families receive exclusive online shopping benefits. Get discounted [tickets]( to the 2024 Military Basketball Association Championship game on May 26 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustration of the Washington Monument, Marine Corps War Memorial and a military person in uniform saluting.]( Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert America’s national night of remembrance, PBS’ National Memorial Day concert, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. E.T. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Navy Veteran, VetResources Reader from Texas Wins Gaming PC]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustration of a fish hook with a sign that says "We're Hiring" and a trap at the bottom.](  Guard Yourself Against Scammers Impersonating VA Scammers often send official-looking posts or emails trying to hijack your personal information and steal your benefits as well as health care and other identifying information. Learn about precautions you can take to guard your benefits. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veterans like Shannon, Dennis, Courtney, and Michael managed their mental health with evidence-based treatments and self-care and are now thriving. During Mental Health Month, read about their journeys toward healing.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 29 jobs and six upcoming job fairs, including [Virtual Military Spouse Employment Summit – May 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Group photo of women in business attire.]( Civic Leadership Program for Women Veterans Applications are open now through May 17 for the Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap, an online, self-paced, 3-month program for Women Veterans, military spouses and military family members. The program features one-on-one coaching, peer groups, networking opportunities and activities for women to build connections with local policy leaders. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man and son near Fenway Park in Boston.]( Stay Connected with the Military Community, Join the Blue Star Neighborhood Whether you're looking for career support, travel tips or have questions about taxes, a community of people is waiting for you in the Blue Star Neighborhood. The Blue Star Neighborhood is the largest online community committed to fostering camaraderie, connection and support for military members, Veterans and their families. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran Buddy Check!]( Be a Buddy – Compassionate Contact Corps – Join VA in your civic duty! [Compassionate Contact Corps - VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement]( The Compassionate Contact Corps is a virtual social prescription program where trained volunteers are matched with Veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. The volunteer typically calls the Veteran weekly to provide socialization and companionship via phone or video calls. - Is exposure to depleted and enriched uranium a presumptive condition for VA disability benefits? [Answers Here >]( - What are the best truck driving training programs? 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