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EICC Network Military Veterans Ministry
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Explore VA.gov to learn about your benefits
- Disability
File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time. - Health care
Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online. - Education and training
Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs. - Housing assistance
Find out if you're eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy, build, repair, or keep a home. If you have a service-connected disability, check if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently. - Careers and employment
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran-owned small business, and access other career resources. - Life insurance
Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful resources. - Pension
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. - Burials and memorials
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran's service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits. - Records
Apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade. - Benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers
Learn about benefits for spouses and dependents of a Veteran or service member, including added support if you're caring for a Veteran with a service-connected disability.
EICC Network Military Veterans Ministry
5 STEPS TO START A VETERAN MINISTRY
Step 1: Identify number of Veterans in your organization
• Set-up recruiting tables before and after service/event (awareness and sign-up)
• Create a tracking system to identify veteran population within organization
Step 2: Create faith-based Veteran group mission/ vision statement
• Aligned to organization
Step 3: Elect faith-based Veteran group leadership council officers (President Vice President, Secretary, etc.)
Step 4: Hold monthly meetings with officers (faith-based Veteran group leadership counsel) and members
Step 5: Develop a strategic plan for the upcoming year
• Weekly/monthly prayer groups, activities, trips, seminars, etc.
• Connect with local VA Medical Center (VAMC)
GOALS:
Step 6: Recognize Veterans in your organization:
• Recognize Veterans during primary service/event during month of November
• Host formal banquet during the month of November in honor of your Veterans
Step 7: Partner with the VA Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative (CFOI)
• Host an annual collaborative outreach event
• Request current VA resources and information
Veterans/Employers...Did You Know?
Special Employer Incentive (SEI) Program
This program is an initiative form the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. It provides training and experience to Veterans. The program is for Veterans in VA's VR&E program who struggle to obtain employment. VA determines Veteran eligibility.
Once approved for the program, a participating employer hires the Veteran. VA identifies suitable placements and coordinates the process. Ideally, employment continues after completing the program. The SEI program is beneficial to both Veterans and employers.
Non-Paid Work Experience (NPWE)
The VA NPWE program provides eligible Veterans and Servicemembers with training and practical job experience. This program is ideal for Veterans and Servicemembers who have clear career goals. It’s also beneficial for those who learn well in a hands-on setting and may have had a hard time getting a job due to lack of experience.
The NPWE program may be set up only in Federal, state or local government agencies. The employer may hire a Veteran or Servicemember at any point during his/her participation in the NPWE.
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