The University of Iowa’s at PAVE was profiled in a recent article. From the article: “It’s a peer program,” Baker-Strothkamp says. “It’s, ‘Hey, we’ve been there, we’ve done it, we … Learn More
M-SPAN hosted a tailgate for UM Football’s Military Appreciation game against SMU on September 15, 2018. Supporters and friends of the program joined M-SPAN staff for a great afternoon with … Learn More
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Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Richie Roberts, a disabled veteran and his wife were able to stay in their home. Due to chronic health issues, a Mid-Michigan disabled veteran and his … Learn More
The research about the the impact of deployments on military children by Kate Rosenblum, Principal Investigator for M-SPAN’s Strong Military Families program, was featured in an article about the profound … Learn More
Adam LeGrand, Peer Advisor at Syracuse University, shares the top five benefits of being part of a Student Veterans of America chapter in this article. “The PAVE and Disabled Student Veteran Liaison Programs … Learn More
For the Spring 2018 semester, Peer Advisors at PAVE’s Partner Campuses contacted 2,567 student veterans and assisted 571 of them with issues including academics, benefits/claims, finances, relationships and mental health. Learn More
HomeFront Strong trained 24 community mental health providers in military family resiliency through Star Behavioral Health Providers at the Michigan Army National Guard Traverse City Armory on July 30-31, 2018. … Learn More
M-SPAN’s Buddy-to-Buddy Program was recently featured in an Ann Arbor Observer article titled “Buddy System—A local program helps veterans find their way.” The article features quotes from longtime program volunteers … Learn More
Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Turnera Croom, an ailing veteran is now getting the care he needs. The veteran was paired with Turnera after calling the program and requesting help. Turnera … Learn More