DVA News
Honoring Black American Veterans Who Served - Black History Month
Published: 02/02/2021
Each February during Black History Month, we honor the black Americans who came before us and still serve now, standing for their dreams and rights, and making a difference for us all. We also proudly celebrate and honor the African-American experience and sacrifice. WDVA salutes you! Join is… read more
Submit Volunteer Stories Now - ServeWA
Published: 01/28/2021
Who are the helpers MAKING A DIFFERENCE in your community?
2020 offered challenges, Washingtonians responded.
Serve Washington invites you to share your volunteer stories and help inspire service across the state. We want to highlight the individuals, organizations and communities making an impact — from neighbors lending a hand, to the community activists and the… read more
WDVA Podcast - Veteran Entrepreneur Series- Annette Washington
Published: 01/27/2021
Veteran Entrepreneur Series- Annette Washington
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with The Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center. If you are in Alaska, Idaho… read more
YesVets Employer Survey
Published: 01/22/2021
YesVets Employer Survey
As a YesVets employer, we would like to introduce the Veterans Training Support Center (VTSC). Part of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, VTSC is a resource for professional development and training opportunities around veterans and their families. Could your business benefit from training topics in regards… read more
Veterans Conservation Corps Testimonial
Published: 01/20/2021
From the Maintenance Field to Maintaining Fields
I’d like to preface this reflection with the fact that my time at Violet Prairie was nearly cut in half due to my contraction of Covid-19, and consequently, I missed a lot of winterizing activities at the farm. So, an already short internship was reduced to 8 weeks.
During my initial days at the farm, I was introduced to a myriad… read more
Is It Your Time to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? - Information from the Federal VA, TRICARE, and Dept of Health
Published: 01/19/2021
COVID Vaccine
FOR VETERANS ENROLLED IN VA HEALTH CARE, the VA is now offering vaccines to these 2 groups:
2015-2018 Veterans Suicide Data via Washington State Department of Health
Published: 01/07/2021
Be There For Our Service Members & Veterans!
Remember, You Are Not Alone.
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
2015-2018 Veterans Suicide Data via Washington State Department of Health
WDVA Podcast - Forefront Brett Bass & WDVA Suicide Prevention Coordinator Codie Garza
Published: 12/23/2020
The latest episode of the WDVA's Podcast brings in Suicide Prevention Coordinator Codie Garza, along with Forefront's Brett Bass to discuss what WA is doing to reduce suicide.
State Veterans Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Published: 12/15/2020
The WDVA Veterans Homes Program has registered for the Operation Warp Speed Pharmacy Partnership Program. Through this program, the residents and staff will receive one of the vaccine series authorized for administration.
Clinic dates at the Veterans Homes are: Dec. 30 at the WA Veterans Home, Dec. 31 at the Walla Walla Veterans Home,… read more
A Call for Proposals - Help Us Fill Our Veteran Training Support Center Training Calendar for 2021
Published: 12/01/2020
It is with great excitement that the Veteran Training Support Center (VTSC) continues our work to identify professional development opportunities to fill our 2021 training calendar.
This email is our official call for proposals to seek subject matter experts who can enrich our training… read more