Laine Griffin

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Laine Griffin

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new collaboration with the nonprofit Grace After Fire to expand services and support for Oklahoma's women veterans and their families. Grace After Fire is a veteran-centered nonprofit organization that first started as The Women's Heart by Stephanie Moles in 2002, with a focus on increasing access to healthcare services for women veterans, especially those who struggled with drug and alcohol abuse.

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Laine Griffin

Last week, the Florida Veterans Foundation launched its statewide Veterans Dental Program, designed to expand access to vital dental care services for eligible veterans across the state. The Florida Veterans Foundation's (FVF) comprehensive network of selected 501c3 nonprofit organizations will deliver no-cost services to qualifying veterans, including routine exams, cleanings, fillings and other necessary dental procedures.

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Laine Griffin

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs' Suicide Prevention Team recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to the city of Liberty Lake's Mayor Cris Kaminskas, Police Chief Damon Simmons and Deputy Police Chief Darin Morgan to commemorate their placement of 988 Lifeline Emblems on city vehicles.

1 month ago | audacy.com | Laine Griffin

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this month that the "Meals with Meaning: Veteran Feeding Veteran" program, launched in response to food insecurity heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully distributed 2 million meals to New York's veterans, service members and military families.

1 month ago | audacy.com | Laine Griffin

Kelley Guidry was named the first recipient of the Nevada Woman Veteran of the Year Award, a statewide award designed to recognize and honor women veterans for their volunteer work on behalf of veterans and the veteran community. Guidry, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served six years from 1997 to 2003, was selected by her peers to earn the honor. The Nevada Woman Veteran of the Year Award was launched during Women's Military History Month in March.