Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteers at the annual B2B Recognition Event in April 2018

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

Buddy-to-Buddy Stories from the Field: Turnera Croom Helps a Veteran Receive Critical Care

Posted onJuly 25, 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

M-SPAN’s Jennifer Lamb Appointed to Michigan Women Veterans Advisory Board

Posted onJuly 9, 2018July 26, 2018Authorawealty

M-SPAN’s Jennifer Lamb, LMSW, MS, has been appointed to the Michigan Women Veterans Advisory Board by the State of Michigan’s Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Ms. Lamb is the HomeFront Strong … Learn More

Purdue University Peer Advisor Stephanie Jo Millette

PAVE Partner Campus Purdue Named One of America’s Best Colleges for Veterans

Posted onJuly 3, 2018July 13, 2018Authorawealty

PAVE Partner Campus Purdue University has been named one of the best colleges in the country for military veterans by College Consensus. “I was really happy to see how they come … Learn More

PAVE at Johnson County Community College Connecting Student Veterans

Posted onJuly 2, 2018July 13, 2018Authorawealty

Johnson County Community College is dedicated to supporting its military and veteran students, and strive to provide a learning environment that fosters their academic and personal growth. JCCC provides to … Learn More

Military families can teach us about the cost of family separations

Posted onJune 18, 2018August 8, 2018Authorawealty

Dr. Kate Rosenblum, Principal Investigator of M-SPAN’s Strong Military Families program, co-authored an article about how military families can teach us about the cost of family separation. “Our nation’s military families … 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

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Military Support Programs and Networks (M-SPAN) Awarded Grant for Resiliency Interventions for Military Caregivers

Posted onMay 30, 2018Authorawealty

University of Michigan’s Military Support Programs and Networks (M-SPAN) was awarded a grant from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Fund today, in support of its efforts to impact the … 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

HomeFront Strong Program Newsletter – Spring 2018

Posted onMay 21, 2018Authorawealty

HomeFront Strong has a new newsletter! This quarterly newsletter will be a place to share with you about recent updates in the program, highlight HomeFront Strong strategies and skills, cover … Learn More

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