What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PERSONAL CARE KITS, MODEL KITS, AND PUZZLES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALS AND HOMES FOR USE BY VETERANS PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS (EXPENSE INCLUDES TRAVEL TO DELIVER ITEMS) EVENTS ARE HELD AND ITEMS ARE SUPPLIED TO TROOPS AT LOCAL FORS AND BASES.
- #2 $0SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENS IN NEW YORK STATE. IN ADDITION, A CAREER CENTER IS SUPPLEMENTED TO TRAIN RETURNING VETERANS AND UNEMPLOYED VETERANS TO AID THEM IN PROCURING EMPLOYMENT.
What they call their work
What they do
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
- Distribution of personal care and recreational items to veteransDistributes personal care kits, model kits, and puzzles to veterans hospitals and homes across New York State; delivers items in person and organizes events for troops at local forts and military bases.
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Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
- Providing scholarships and career training support for veterans and studentsOffers scholarships to high school students in New York State and operates a career center that provides training to help returning and unemployed veterans secure employment.
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Who they work with
- Local Posts Partner — Receives grants from the foundation to fund programs for veterans in hospitals and homes in New York State.
How they approach the work
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- Direct Support and Grantmaking Modelmethodology: direct_support_and_grantmakingBy providing direct aid and grants to local veteran service organizations and institutions, we ensure resources reach veterans efficiently, because localized delivery and trusted networks increase access and utilization.