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Brown to Host Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

We are only a few weeks away from my Annual Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon!

Please join me at Trout Lake Retreats on Sunday November 16^th and join your fellow brothers and sisters in arms as we honor and support all veterans and their families of the 40^th Senate District!

Please RSVP here.

Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses

To promote veteran-owned businesses, the Senate passed Senate Bill 64 requiring the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create a logo that can be used by Pennsylvania businesses with at least 51% veteran ownership to designate themselves as a veteran-owned business to the public. With Senate Bill 64, DMVA will also make a database available on its website of veteran-owned businesses that applied for and were approved to use the logo.

The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.

VA Awards $818 Million in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that more than $818 million in grants have been given to 235 organizations across the country to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. More than $16 million has been given to organizations serving Pennsylvania’s veterans, including:

• Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
• YWCA of Greater Harrisburg
• Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc.
• Lawrence County Social Services, Inc.
• Soldier On of Delaware, Inc.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown
• Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, Inc.
• Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County
• The Veterans Multi-Service Center, Inc., which serves veterans in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, was granted almost $17 million.

These grants will help to fund local organizations as they assist veterans with access to housing and housing counseling, health care, financial planning services, childcare, legal assistance and transportation.

Veteran Employment Programs

Hiring Our Heroes,  Hire Heroes USA, Onward to Opportunity and VetJobs are engaged in a formal evaluation effort to measure the impact of their programs. Supported by research from The Veterans Metrics Initiative, their proven models for success feature:

• Personalized coaching and mentorship – individual support in resume development, interview preparation and long-term career planning.
• Industry-certified skill training – education in high-demand fields like IT, cybersecurity and project management leading to nationally recognized certifications.
• Career connections and networking – direct links to employers, job boards and recruiter support that help veterans secure meaningful employment.

Veterans looking for career support can reach out to these programs for personalized support and proven pathways to success

Need Help Finding Your DD-214 or Military Records?

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) can help veterans locate their DD Form 214 (DD-214) and other essential military documents. These records are crucial for verifying service and accessing the benefits they’ve earned – including retirement, employment opportunities and membership in veterans’ organizations.

If your DD-214 is missing or contains errors, the DMVA can assist with locating or correcting it to avoid delays in receiving your benefits.

How to Get Help:

• Call: 1-800-547-2838 (toll-free)
• Email: RA-REQ@pa.gov
• Visit: Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center, 40 Fisher Ave., Jonestown
• Visit: DMVA field offices at the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh VA Regional Offices

Learn More: Visit the Records Request Program website

Veterans Chat & Chow

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs- Wayne County, PA and Penn State Extension is hosting a Veterans Chat & Chow event regarding identity theft protection on Wednesday October 29^th from 11am-1pm.

See the flyer below for more info!

Historical Weekend Coming in Monroe County

America 250 PA – Monroe County is hosting the 24^th Connecticut Militia Regiment for an encampment in Tannersville at the Carnival Grounds off Rt. 611. This free event will feature living history demonstrations of daily life, military tactics and essential skills from the Revolutionary War Period.

There will also be a presentation at 10AM Saturday in the Pocono Township Building, by Danny Younger, about Connecticut’s claim to part of Pennsylvania, the Pennamite-Yankee Wars and the history of Fort Hyndshaw.

Sunday, the Monroe County PA Veteran Association will hold their annual Veteran’s Day Parade. The Parade starts at 1 PM from Stroudsburg High School and continues to Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg.

Wishing Veteran Robert Roberts Sr. A Happy 90^th Birthday!

Please join me in wishing Mr. Robert Roberts Sr. a very happy 90^th birthday! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bob and his late wife, Nora, for several years. Their kindness, warmth, and joy have always been a light to those around them. Together, they raised a beautiful family, three children (two sons and a daughter), and are blessed with several grandchildren.

Mackenzie from my staff attended Bob’s birthday celebration and presented him with a Senate citation in recognition of this remarkable milestone.

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