Helping Veterans Transition from Armed Forces to Civilian life

Veterans Support Organization is a vital resource in helping veterans transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life. We are a nonprofit that provides employment, housing and financial assistance to veterans and leading veterans support agencies. Our programs have improved the lives of thousands of veterans.

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Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect on Our Values

5.24.13

Memorial Day is more than just fun and games. It’s a day to reflect and remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives for America’s values and freedom.

Veterans’ Compensation Claims Are Speeding Up

5.20.13

To reduce the backlog of cases, the department has authorized overtime to increase the production of compensation claims in its regional offices.

VA Has New Hotline to Help Women Veterans

5.13.13

The new hotline responds to questions from veterans, their families and caregivers about VA services and resources available to women veterans.

Saluting VA Nurses

5.10.13

It’s National Nurses Week. Let’s all support the great nurses working for the VA and caring for our nation’s veterans.

How to Care for Aging Veterans

4.23.13

Many families need to plan long-term care for aging veterans. There’s a great guide from the VA to help families make big decisions.

Unemployed Veterans. Are There Fewer of Them?

4.5.13

Latest figures show a small improvement in the number of veterans without work. In February, close to 772,000 veterans were unemployed.

Incarceration: Too Often a Revolving Door For Veterans

3.29.13

Many veterans land in prison because of the consequences of their social problems, such as living in poverty, going without work for long periods of time, and abusing drugs.

Our Spending Record on Veterans

3.12.13

These days, with the economy still in recovery, charities like VSO have to put every donated dollar to good use. See how we’ve spent donated money and how we compared to other veterans’ nonprofits.

VA Working to Reduce Veteran Suicides

2.19.13

By adding staff and new public awareness initiatives, the VA is aiming to reduce the number of suicides among veterans.

What Veterans Say About VSO

2.12.13

Many struggling veterans describe "life-saving" moments when VSO gave them employment, transitional housing, and other help in rebuilding their lives.

How Do We Stop Veteran Suicides? Give Them Hope

2.5.13

The newest data on veteran suicides is distressing. The only way to stop these suicides is to give former soldiers a reason to live.

Resources for Improving the Health of Veterans

1.31.13

Many veterans are in poor health. But they shouldn't be. There's many healthcare benefits they can take advantage of. We offer some online resources.

Can You Mentor a Veteran?

1.22.13

Our veterans need career help from people who care and know their line of work. When veterans have mentors, they are more likely to secure and excel in careers of their choice.

Walmart To Hire 100,000 Veterans

1.15.13

World's largest retailer has pledged to hire any returning military veteran who wants a job with the company, so long as he or she has an honorable discharge.

PTSD Is Treatable But Recovery Depends on Environment

1.9.13

PTSD is a rising health concern among our veterans. But there’s good news: it’s treatable, as long as there’s a supportive environment for veterans.

Why It's Vital to Give to Veterans' Causes

12.31.12

What are you doing to help our nation's veterans? Thousands of veterans need jobs, food, housing and other supplies, and they rely on the public to help them through veterans’ causes and nonprofits. Now is the time to assist them.

Donate To Veterans Today. They Need Our Help.

12.17.12

Our government is making a substantial effort to address problems facing today’s veterans. But government can’t do it alone. The public needs to support the work of veterans’ causes and groups – especially at this time of year.

Holiday Season Tough on Many Veterans

12.12.12

The sights and sounds of the holiday season can trigger social isolation, irritability, nightmares, and depression for veterans who suffer from PTSD or have lost friends in combat. But there are many steps that can be taken to help veterans get through these weeks.

Mental Health Stigma: Veterans Need to Ask For Help

12.5.12

Do you know a veteran who has a hard time asking for help? Military service members are trained to be self-reliant. This is a great asset. However, that’s not the case when it comes to mental health.

What Will It Take To End Homelessness Among Veterans?

12.3.12

The federal government has made a bold promise to end homelessness among veterans by 2015. Is it realistic? Our CEO thinks so.

New Veterans Program to Help Thousands in Florida

11.29.12

In one part of Florida, troops coming home from military service are getting an extra boost in finding work and easing their return to civilian life.

Three Tips for Helping Veterans Find Federal Jobs

11.20.12

Veterans are given preference for federal employment. This means government is more likely to hire a veteran than a civilian with similar skills/educational background for a job opening. We offer tips that can help veterans search for federal jobs.

How Veterans Can Get Benefits They Are Entitled To

11.15.12

Too many veterans aren’t getting benefits they are entitled to. That’s largely because they don’t know about them. We offer some resources for veterans to learn more about their benefits.

Thanking Our Veterans on Veterans Day and Every Day

11.11.12

On Veterans Day, we all need to take a moment to appreciate the 21 million men and women who have worn a uniform, represented our country, and protected our freedom.

A Solution to Veterans’ Unemployment: Entrepreneurship

10.30.12

Instead of waiting for job offers, veterans are increasingly taking matters into their own hands and starting their own businesses.

Before Seeking Help, Homeless Veterans Need a Plan

10.19.12

Homeless veterans need to ask themselves important questions before they seek assistance, like: Am I ready to work or do I need to learn a job skill? Then, they need to make a list of their most basic needs. It’s part of a great plan prepared by National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.