Primary One will be at the MVRC Columbus Resource Center from 1-3 p.m. to give out information on healthcare and will help veterans enroll in both affordable healthcare plans and Medicaid/Medicare. For more information, contact Dixie Bishop at dixie.bishop@milvetsrc.org.
Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) will host an Holiday Appreciation event on Tuesday, Dec. 12 for MVRC veteran clients and community partners. The event is being held in appreciation of local veterans helped by the center and as a thank you to the Hamilton community partners for supporting MVRC this year. Veterans Services Specialist Dan Dunaway will have snacks, special treats, tours, festive entertainment and more. The event will be at the Hamilton resource center, located at 633 High St., Ste. 101 from noon until 4 p.m. Representatives of the East Lakota High School AP Government class who have donated more than 400 pairs of new shoes since October will be on hand as well. Their project was started by John Ferguson a few years ago. The shoes are worth from $50 to over $150. More details can be found at www.TheShoeProject.org. For more information about Military Veterans Resource Center or the open house, contact Dan Dunaway at 513-252-2395.
All MVRC locations are closed on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for staff training. All locations will reopen at 0830 on Thursday, Dec. 21.
Military Veterans Resource Center in Chillicothe will be providing the ham for the Carver Community Center's Christmas/Holiday Feast. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. where MVRC staff and volunteers will serve a hearty holiday meal to any hungry person in Ross County. For details, contact Dennis Lambert at 740-571-4555 or dennis.lambert@milvetsrc.org.
First day of winter.
All MVRC locations are closed on Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
All MVRC locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.
MVRC's fifth annual "New Year, New Career," military career fair is free of charge for attendees and will feature more than 40 of Miami Valley’s top employers. A complimentary brown bag lunch will be given to all attendees which will be convenient to active duty members attending the fair on their lunch break. "Companies across industries will be looking for qualified veterans to fill immediate openings," said Len Proper, executive director of Military Veterans Resource Center. "Last year, more than 100 military job seekers attended. “Many received interview invitations on the spot and were quickly hired.” Participants should bring their resume and be prepared to speak with potential employers about their skill sets and experiences. Professionals will also be on hand to review resumes and help attendees with their interview skills. Contact Kelley Koons at 937-329-9559.
MVRC will once again offer free income tax filing services for active duty, veterans, spouses, reserve and guard members from Jan. 22 until April 16. Appointments are being scheduled now at all our locations.
Appointments are filling fast! Call today to get your name on the schedule.
Appointments are filling fast! Call today to get your name on the schedule.
Appointments are filling fast! Call today to get your name on the schedule.
We will be closed in observation of Veterans Day
Join us on December 15 for an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. There will be a 50/50 raffle and dessert auction. All proceeds benefit our veterans directly! For more info or to purchase a ticket, call Dan at 513-252-2395
Join us for Military Appreciation Night at The Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadians. Come find us wearing the bright green 50/50 bibs and try your hand at winning half the pot, while also supporting your local veterans.
