Picture of Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Dick Overton

Stories from the Field: Dick Overton Helps a Korean War Veteran’s Widow Honor His Memory

Posted onDecember 14, 2018December 14, 2018Authorawealty

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Dick Overton, a grieving widow was able to ensure her Korean War veteran husband received Military Funeral Honors. Dick, a Marine Corps veteran, was contacted by … Learn More

Picture of a group of veterans at the 2018 Plymouth Middle School Veterans Day assembly

Buddy-to-Buddy Participates in Plymouth Middle School Veterans Day Assembly, Receives $3,000 Donation

Posted onNovember 12, 2018November 14, 2018Authorawealty

Buddy-to-Buddy staff had the honor to participate in a very moving Veterans Day assembly at Pioneer Middle School in Plymouth. The only day each year that the entire student body … Learn More

Stronger Together: How Michigan Medicine Experts Help Military Veterans

Posted onNovember 8, 2018November 8, 2018Authorawealty

Buddy-to-Buddy and M-SPAN’s other programs were profiled in a Michigan Medicine Headlines article. “A treatment program, no matter how good it is, will not work if the person won’t go,” … Learn More

Paul Jingozian with his service dog Sierra

Stories from the Field: Paul Jingozian Helps Veterans Get Service Dogs

Posted onOctober 23, 2018October 22, 2018Authorawealty

Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Paul Jingozian, veterans are being paired with trained service dogs that are helping them improve their quality of life. Paul has a service dog, Sierra, and … Learn More

Two photos of Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick; One from him in uniform in the mid-200s, the other of Patrick more recently

Buddy-to-Buddy praised by Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick on Michigan Radio’s Stateside Program

Posted onOctober 9, 2018October 10, 2018Authorawealty

Post-9/11 Marine Corps veteran Dan Patrick was interviewed along with Vietnam veteran Lawrence Dolph for a Michigan Radio Stateside episode that aired on Monday, October 10, 2018. Patrick reflected on … Learn More

Volunteer Richie Roberts Helps a Veteran Stay in His Home

Posted onAugust 28, 2018Authorawealty

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

Buddy System—A local program helps veterans find their way

Posted onJuly 27, 2018August 1, 2018Authorawealty

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

Volunteer Turnera Croom Helps a Veteran Receive Critical Care

Posted onJuly 25, 2018July 26, 2018Authorawealty

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

Tribute to a Great Man, Paul Clement

Posted onJune 4, 2018Authorawealty

The Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program staff and volunteers grieve the loss of Paul Clement, a long-serving and exceptional volunteer. Everyone who knew him knows what a good, kind man he … Learn More

Ron Springer, left, of Buddy to Buddy, chats with USMC veteran Richard Begley during the 15th Annual Capital Area Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on Wednesday at Adado Riverfront Park in downtown Lansing. Buddy to Buddy is a volunteer program that does outreach and support for Michigan veterans. The event brings together services at a single location to provide resources for homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless. More than 50 area agencies were in attendance to provide health screenings, shots, benefits enrollment, employment help, housing help and clothing. The event is put on by Volunteers of America Michigan in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Ron Springer Featured in Lansing State Journal

Posted onMay 24, 2018May 25, 2018Authorawealty

Long-serving Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Ron Springer was featured on the cover of the May 25, 2018 edition of the Lansing State Journal. The picture of Ron was taken at the … Learn More