DVA News
Suicide Prevention Program Logo Contest
Published: 02/01/2022
Calling all Washington Residents!
Do you have a love for art or design, enjoy working with our military communities, and want to be a part of the suicide prevention efforts in Washington state?
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a branding competition,… read more
Wednesday - Military Spouses: Navigating Your (Often Untraditional) Career Path - Free Workshop Webinar
Published: 01/24/2022
#MilitarySpouses! Join our Military Spouse Program Coordinator, Olivia Burley this Wednesday, January 26 at 11 am PST for a FREE Workshop Webinar on Navigating Your (Often Untraditional) Career Path.
We'll discuss the following AND share resources on how you can kickstart - or restart - your career.
▶ The role of career objectives in your planning
▶… read more
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Published: 01/17/2022
On this day, and on the third Monday of each January since 1986, millions of people across America celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a national holiday of remembrance and service. His spirit lives on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. where he gave his “I have a Dream” speech in front of over 200,000 people… read more
LGBTQIA+ Veterans Outreach Coordinator - Robin Lang
Published: 01/15/2022
VIDEO - WDVA LGBTQ+ Veterans Outreach Coordinator - https://youtu.be/a3iPbL-FSDA
Robin Lang is WDVA's first LGBTQ+ Veterans Outreach Coordinator, a position created in 2021.
Your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to a diverse workforce, and an inclusive workspace and understands that diversity and inclusion are… read more
Expiration of Term of Service (ETS)/EAS Sponsorship & Veteran Cultural Competence Training - 10/11 February
Published: 01/14/2022
Support Transitioning Service Members in Your Community
Expiration of Term of Service (ETS)/EAS Sponsorship & Veteran Cultural Competence Training - 10/11 February
The sponsor receives VA-certified training to help connect transitioning service members/Veterans with resources at the local, state, and national level.
ETS-SP leadership and regional contacts serve as a… read more
Welcoming in the New Year - Your WDVA Services Are Here for YOU!
Published: 01/01/2022
As we welcome in the New Year, your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs continues to support and serve the many brave members of our community who… read more
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release - Washington Veterans Home Positive Resident
Published: 12/29/2021
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is honored to announce the receipt of eight grants, totaling $15.5 Million, to combat COVID-19 at the four State Veterans Homes
Published: 12/15/2021
Veterans living in WDVA’s State Veterans Homes and Transitional Housing Programs will soon see improvements and upgrades thanks to COVID-19 grant funding.
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is honored… read more
WDVA Veteran Services Office in Olympia is Reopen to the Public
Published: 12/13/2021
We're Open!!!
Your WDVA Veteran Services Office in Olympia is excited to announce that we are reopen to the public!
We’re ready to meet face-to-face to and connect you with your earned services and benefits, but an appointment is required – call us at 1-800-562-2308!
Veterans Farm at Orting Donates 2,700 lbs of Farm Produce to Orting Valley Senior Center
Published: 12/13/2021
“Thank you so much for the ongoing donation of fresh produce from the Veterans Farm. The seniors of Orting truly appreciate it as many cannot physically garden any longer. The fresh produce is a vital staple of nutritious eating and keeping them healthy is our primary goal. The total donation we received was 2700 pounds of beautiful produce in 2021. We look forward to… read more