July 7th – VA Hopes To Build Awareness And Trust Among Female Veterans
VeteransIn 2019, 20,000 women transitioned out of the military, making them the fastest-growing cohort of veterans. Yet compared to men, they're much less likely to get their health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. On average, they wait…
June 22nd – The Freedom 4 Miler has gone virtual; participate today to support our veterans
VeteransWho: Colorado Veterans Project
What: Freedom 4 Miler (virtual)
When: Now through July 4th
FOX31, as part of Serving Those Who Serve, is thrilled to support the Freedom 4 Miler, put on by our partners at the Colorado Veterans Project,…
June 16th – Pat Tillman Foundation awards 60 scholarships to U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses
VeteransCHICAGO — The Pat Tillman Foundation is awarding scholarships to 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses.
In recognition of their service and leadership potential, the Tillman Scholars will receive scholarship funding to…
June 1st – COLA Increase for Veterans Benefits Passes House
VeteransThe House on Thursday passed by voice vote an annually required measure to increase cost-of-living adjustments tied to veterans benefits in parity with the COLA approved by the Social Security Administration. Senate passage and the president's…
May 29th – 99-year-old Colorado veteran going on 100 walks before 100th birthday to raise money for first responders
VeteransSALIDA, Colo. (KDVR) — A World War II veteran is on a unique mission to raise money for first responders. George Blake, of Salida, is an Army veteran. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. He turns 100 in January 2021.
Inspired by a close…
May 21st – The only VFW Post in Aurora is about to disappear, and veterans are asking for your help to save it
VeteransAURORA, Colo. -- The only VFW post in Aurora shut down during stay-at-home order, but the bills kept coming in. Now, Post 3631 may have to close its doors for good if help doesn’t come fast.
April 29th – Their trip to Russia is delayed by pandemic. But veterans from Denver charity still remember when US & Soviet forces fought side by side
VeteransDENVER (KDVR) – A group of World War II veterans was about to embark on a long-planned trip to Russia, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the party.
April 22nd – ‘Operation Help A Hero’ seeks grocery gift cards for veterans financially strained by coronavirus
VeteransDENVER (KDVR) – A Denver-based veterans charity is Serving Those Who Serve. They’re sending grocery gift cards to veterans who are in financial need because of the coronavirus outbreak, and they need your help.
April 22nd – Colorado state-run veterans homes report no cases of novel coronavirus among residents
VeteransAll five of Colorado’s state-run veterans care and nursing home facilities – with more than 450 residents and 500 staffers between them – are without any infection from the new coronavirus among the residents, according to the state…